NYSDEC issued a second, more extensive Notice of Violation to Nicholas Amodio regarding the Clay Bird Lane facility, following inspections on January 9, April 9, and April 17, 2026. The inspections were prompted by ongoing issues at the facility, including multiple fires and unauthorized activity.

Violations cited

• 6 NYCRR Part 360.9(a)(1): The facility was operating a construction & demolition (C&D) debris handling and recovery operation with no applicable exemption and no Department authorization.
• 6 NYCRR Part 360.9(b)(1): The facility was operating a construction handling and processing operation, again without any applicable exemption or authorization.
• 6 NYCRR Part 360.9(b)(5): Department staff observed piles of C&D debris stored on the property, which the facility had no authorization to accept.

Issued by

Ian MacColl, NYSDEC Environmental Program Specialist 2, Division of Materials Management, Region 3.

Litigation

This notice was later filed as an exhibit in Town of Mount Pleasant v. Casa Verde Corp. (Index No. 66129/2026, Westchester County Supreme Court).