Islip, NY

Islip, NY: A mass eviction of over 100 former residents of the Fairwood Gardens apartment complex in Bay Shore occurred without prior notice as the buildings were suddenly condemned by the town of Islip after citing the property for 57 health and safety violations. Though inspectors said the buildings were structurally unsound, evidence proved inconclusive leading to former residents filing the lawsuit claiming violation of constitutional rights. Following the incident, the FBI and the Suffolk County district attorney's office began an investigation into the potential civil rights violations and despite the fact that no findings were released, two town officials were fired by Islip in May, 2006 and at least two other department employees were arrested on charges unrelated to the case. Three federal suits were brought against the town and it was the resolution of one of these that led to 47 former residents reaching an agreement, part of which includes the town not admitting to any wrongdoing. (Jan-23-2007) [NEWSDAY: TENANT RIGHTS]

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