This week: Brooklyn Democratic Leadership Fight Continues in Court; Federal Court Even Year Election Law Challenge Proceeds; U.S. Attorney Charges Five With Illegal Voting; What To Know Before Election Day; How To Help Protect the Vote; Census 2030: A Guide For the Perplexed; Proposed Rule to Change Decennial Census Comment Period Extended to November 2; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)
The Center for New York City and State Law is partnering with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to provide a monthly report tracking relevant hearings, votes, and approvals for new housing — also known as residential dwelling units — from the City Planning Commission and City Council. This report — and each monthly report to follow — is based on unique data tracking by REBNY of projects that are in the city’s … <Read More>
This week: Brooklyn Democratic Leadership Fight Continues in Court; SCOTUS Clears SAVE Database for States; What Independent Committees Need to Know Before Election Day; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; Census: Race & Ethnicity Data Are Essential Health Data; Proposed Rule to Change Decennial Census Comment Period Extended to November 2; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)
On October 8, 2026, NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn spoke at the 205th CityLaw Breakfast. Commissioner Flynn spoke on “The NYC DOT Future: Prioritizing Affordable Transportation.” Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Center for New York City and State Law Founding Director and Professor Ross Sandler provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
By Mark Chiusano
One of the persistent challenges of the gig economy is how difficult it can be to regulate and standardize pay.
Work performed through Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and other gig apps is a crucial part of income for thousands of New Yorkers. For many, the gigs are full-time. Yet the pay can be extremely low – a 2022 report, for example, found that New York City food delivery workers made around $14 an … <Read More>
This week: U.S. Rep. Velasquez Becomes Kings County Democratic Chair; Local Government Ethics- Problems & Solutions; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; Census: Proposed Rule to Change Decennial Census Comment Period Extended to November 2; Even the Census Bureau Says Proposed Changes Would Degrade Data; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)