Image Credit: NYC DOT.
On December 5, 2022, the Department of Transportation announced the availability of online applications for the 2023 Open Streets program. Through the Open Streets program, the Department of Transportation works with community organizations, schools, and businesses to provide activities in public space created by closing roads to vehicular traffic. (more…)
The Center for New York City Law and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 183rd CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
David C. Banks, Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education
Date: Friday, December 16, 2022
Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this fall due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with an opportunity for our guests to participate in the discussion virtually using Zoom. Please join us for our next virtual CityLaw Breakfast.
Time: 9 AM – 10 AM (more…)
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invites you to the 182nd CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Eric Adams
Speaking on:
Meeting the Needs of Asylum Seekers and the Homeless Population in New York City
Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this fall due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with an opportunity for our guests to participate in the discussion virtually using Zoom. Please join us for our next virtual CityLaw Breakfast.
Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
This will be a webinar held over Zoom. Login information will be sent closer to the date to all who RSVP. (more…)
The three amendments aim to remove unnecessary restrictions that limit housing, economic development and sustainability. On October 17, 2022, the Department of City Planning will host an information session regarding the proposed “City of Yes” zoning text amendments. The “City of Yes” amendments, announced in June, aim to resolve obstacles that prevent the creation of more housing, remove certain zoning limitations to encourage economic growth, and support sustainability. (more…)
Mayor Adams announcing the launch of Cannabis NYC. Image Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.
“Cannabis NYC” intends to boost the city’s economy while rectifying harm caused to Black and brown communities under cannabis prohibition. On August 22, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim announced the launch of Cannabis NYC. The initiative will support entrepreneurs and employees as the industry develops, providing the city’s first-ever technical assistance for cannabis license applicants and additional business services. (more…)
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