This week: Brooklyn Democratic Leadership Fight Continues in Court; On Fair and Free Elections; Suffolk County Clerk Race; Westchester County Board of Legislators Race; New York Voters Guide; How To Help Protect the Vote; NY Voting Rights Act Protects Against Voter Suppression- Attorney; General VRA Preclearance; Census 2030 Proposed Rule to Change Decennial Census Comment Period Still Underway Through November 2nd; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)
Today, the Center for New York City and State Law welcomes Chair Patrick Gaspard and Executive Director Ann Cheng from New York City’s Committee on Government Efficiency, the newest Charter Revision Commission established by Mayor Mamdani. With Center Program Director Ben Max, the three will discuss the five yes-or-no questions that will be featured on New York City voters’ ballots this November.
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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.