United States v. The Town of Oyster Bay (E.D. N.Y.)

On April 10, 2014, the United States filed a complaint in United States v. Town of Oyster Bay (E.D.N.Y.), alleging that the Town of Oyster Bay, the town supervisor, and the Long Island Housing Partnership ("LIHP") engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against African Americans, in violation of the Fair Housing Act, through the use of residency preferences in the administration of two affordable housing programs, one for first-time homebuyers and one for seniors. The complaint was filed along with a settlement agreement with LIHP which requires LIHP to ensure that residency preferences it administers do not violate fair housing laws, and to provide education regarding the requirements of fair housing laws. The claims against the remaining defendants were stayed between 2016 and 2019 pending resolution of criminal charges against the town supervisor.

Press Release (4/10/2014)