This week- GOP State Election Commissioners Seek Judge’s Recusal In Congressional Map Challenge; NYC Council To Elect CM Julie Menin as New Speaker, Preparing to Pass Census Office Legislation; Democrats Make Gains in Local Elections; Around the Nation: Texas
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law hosted its 200th CityLaw Breakfast. Janno Lieber, MTA Chair and CEO spoke on the state of the MTA and the importance of pro-transit leadership in both Albany and City Hall. Professor Ross Sandler, Founding Director of the Center for New York City and State Law, provided opening remarks. The breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
This week- New Congressional Map Challenge Update; NYS Voting Rights Act Challenge Rejected; NYS Census Partnership Launches; Impact of US Government Shutdown on the Cenuss; Around the Nation: Texas
Note- this Update might not publish on December 1 unless there are major litigation developments this coming week.
By Jarret Berg
In October, the New York State Court of Appeals unanimously upheld New York’s recently enacted Even Year Elections Law (EYEL) as constitutional, confirming that state lawmakers have the authority to move most local elections to even years via ordinary legislation, aligning them with higher-turnout elections when federal and state candidates appear on the ballot. While such a ruling by the State’s high court is intended to achieve finality, that hasn’t … <Read More>
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law hosted a policy briefing discussing “the Keys to a Successful Mayoral Transition.” Panelists included Anthony W. Crowell, Dean and President of New York Law School and former Counselor to the Mayor; Jennifer Jones Austin, co-chair of 2013 mayoral transition; CEO of FPWA; Meera Joshi, former Deputy Mayor for Operations and President of Green-Wood; and Emma Wolfe, former … <Read More>
This week- New Congressional Map Challenge Briefing Schedule; Huntington Town Race Investigated, Let N.Y. Vote’s 2026 Priorities, Around the Nation: Utah