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.
Weather in Nassau in December. The average maximum daytime temperature in Nassau in December is a warm 26Â°C (79Â°F) with low heat & humidity. There are usually 7 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 65% of the 11 hours of daylight. The average sea temperature in and around Nassau in December is 25Â°C (77Â°F).