This week: Brooklyn Democratic Leadership Fight Awaits Court Decisions; Elections: Westchester County Machines Fail; Vote Turnout Numbers; GOP Judicial Candidate Wins in Brooklyn; Referenda Pass in Buffalo & Erie Counties; N.Y.C. Open Primaries Proposal In Court; CUNY Graduate Center on Urban Studies Post-2026 N.Y.C. Election Map; Attorney General VRA Preclearance; Election Changes on Albany Agenda in 2027?; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)
This week: Brooklyn Democratic Leadership Fight Continues in Court; New Yorkers Vote Early; Governor’s Race Decides More Than Who Will be State Chief Executive; Attorney General on Protecting New York Voting; New York Voters Guide; How To Help Protect the VotE; Attorney General VRA Preclearance; State Legislators Oppose Census Changes; Census 2030 Proposed Rule to Change Decennial Census Comment; Period Still Underway Through November 2nd; Around the … <Read More>
On October 27, 2026, NYC Corporation Counsel Steven Banks spoke at the 206th CityLaw Breakfast. He spoke on “Institutional Reform: The Role of the Law Department.” 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.
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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)