Town of Babylon requires property owners to remove snow and ice from abutting sidewalks within a reasonable time after snow stops. Most incorporated villages within the Town (Babylon, Amityville, Lindenhurst) set specific windows of 12-24 hours in their village codes.
Under NY common law and Town Code Chapter 159 (Streets and Sidewalks), abutting property owners are responsible for keeping public sidewalks passable. The Village of Babylon Code requires removal within 24 hours after snowfall ends, and the Village of Lindenhurst sets a similar standard. Icy sidewalks that cause pedestrian injury can expose the property owner to tort liability under NY General Municipal Law after statutory prior written notice.
Failure to clear can result in fines of 50-250 dollars and Town removal with costs billed to the property.
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