It's because the tree is in poor condition and was a hazard that you should have taken down. If the tree is healthy and it falls on the neighbors property, you (the tree owner) are not responsible. It's perfectly legal to own a healthy tree. It's not a question of who owns the tree.
Franklin Square is a hamlet (and a census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 29,342 at the 2000 census. Franklin Square is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead. Franklin Square is located at 40Â°42â²6â³N 73Â°40â²36â³W / 40.70167Â°N 73.67667Â°W / 40.70167; -73.67667 (40.701722, -73.676549). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 kmÂ²), all land.
October 13, 2015 Beginning Thursday, October 15, 2015, Franklin Street will be closed from E. 6th Street to E. 7th Street. No through traffic will be allowed. Eastbound detour will be signed using E. 5th Street â Mulberry Street â E. 7th Street. Westbound detour will be signed using E. 7th Street â Mulberry Street â E. 6th Street. Closure is expected to be in place for approximately 24 hours. Read More Â».