NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 05/12/25

This week- Appellate Court Upholds Even Year Elections Law, Newburgh State VRA Case, NYC Mayoral Litigation, State Budget, Senate Acts on Legislation, VRA Preclearance Update, Alabama Redistricting. Upcoming Events

By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, and Alexis Marking

LITIGATION

The Appellate Division (Fourth Department) has a reversed a lower court ruling and determined that the state can move most local elections to even year voting (when federal and state candidates appear on the ballot. The court … <Read More>

Governor Celebrates Opening of 71-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brownsville

On May 1, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the completion of The Rise, a new affordable and supportive housing development in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The project is located on “Site J” of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Vital Brooklyn Initiative, a community development initiative for Central Brooklyn that aims to address local social, economic, and health disparities. 

NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 05/05/25


This week- NYC Charter Review Commission May Recommend Open Primaries, State Senate to Consider More Voting Reforms,Let NY Vote Lobbying Day in Albany, Attorney General Preclearance Updates, Upcoming Events

by Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, and Alexis Marking

ELECTION LAW
NYC Charter Revision Commission May Recommend Open Primaries

A New York City Charter Revision Commission is recommending that the city change it’s primary election process by creating an open primary system where the top two candidates

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COMPLETE VIDEO: Law Day Special Briefing with DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber

On May 1, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law and New York Law School celebrated Law Day with a special briefing featuring Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber for a discussion on Courage, Independence, & Government Integrity. Commissioner Strauber spoke with Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell provided opening … <Read More>