President Scibetta lectures on standards and appeals at Columbian Lawyers meeting
Salvatore Scibetta, president of the Columbian Lawyers Association. Eagle photos: Mario Belluomo.
By Robert Abruzzese
March 10, 2023
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CONEY ISLAND — For the first time in its history a current president of the Columbian Lawyers Association was the guest continuing legal education speaker during the association’s monthly meeting at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island on Wednesday, March 1.
Salvatore Scibetta is an accomplished attorney and the newly appointed vice chair of the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA).
From left: Hon. Connie Mallafre-Melendez, Hon. Ellen Spodek, president of the Brooklyn Brandeis Society, Steven Bamundo, and Hon. Donald Kurtz.
With over 15 years of legal experience, he has earned a reputation as a diligent, knowledgeable, and capable attorney with extensive expertise in real estate law. He began his legal career at the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and went on to become a partner at Lee Anav Chung White Kim Ruger & Richter LLP.
Scibetta, a graduate of Fordham University and Brooklyn Law School, has served as a commissioner on the BSA since 2018. In addition to being president of the Columbia Lawyers Association of Brooklyn, he is also a member of both the Brooklyn Bar Association and the Richmond County Bar Association, and serves on the board of the Staten Island Children’s Museum.
From left: Margherita Racanelli, Linda LoCascio, Dean Delianites, and Hon. Connie Mallafre-Melendez.
His speech was entitled, “The Board of Standards and Appeals, What is it and why is it important?”
During his discussion, Scibetta talked about the Board, its role in New York City, its process of hearing cases, and how it works with community boards. He discussed the New York City Charter, the New York State General City Law and the NYS Multiple Dwelling Law.
From left: Linda LocCasio, Gregory LaSpina, Dino Mastropietro, Mark Longo, and Joseph Rosato, president-elect of the Brooklyn Bar Association.
The BSA is an independent board that plays an integral role in regulating land use, development, and construction in New York City. The BSA is responsible for granting “relief” from the zoning code, which means that it has the authority to approve variances and special permits for certain types of projects that do not strictly conform to the city’s zoning regulations.
The BSA is also responsible for hearing appeals related to building code and fire code violations, and it has the power to impose penalties and order corrective action when necessary. The BSA is comprised of five members who are appointed by the mayor and serve staggered terms.
Joseph Bova (left) and Hon. Mark Partnow.Hon. Gina Levi-Abadi (left) and Hon. Heela Capell.Betsy Jean-Jacques (left), president of the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kings County, and Marisa Arrabito.Hon. Bernard Graham (left) and Hon. John Ingram.From left: Marisa Arrabito, Linda LoCascio, and Dominic Famulari, president of the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association.
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
