{
  "id": 16185757,
  "title": "New York family blocks road with tree trunks, court awards it to neighbouring club",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/new-york-family-blocks-road-with-tree-trunks-court-awards-it-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-new-york-family-owned-half-of-a-private-road-beside-its-45-acre-property-after-relatives-blocked-it-with-tree-trunks-the-states-highest-court-ruled-a-1500-member-club-had-gained-title-to-it/articleshow/135141232.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a landmark ruling, a New York family has lost their claim to a shared private road that now belongs to a nearby recreational club. This road, previously amicably used for decades, became contentious in 2021 when disagreements over access arose. The state’s highest court ultimately sided with the club, citing its historical maintenance and usage, despite the family's assertions of permission…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}