On Thursday, September 10, 2026, New York Law School commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The panel, “September 11 Commemoration – 25 Years Later: Remembrance, Resilience and the Future of Lower Manhattan” discussed the different collaborative efforts in Lower Manhattan’s recovery and renewal following the attacks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell provided opening remarks. Panelists included Carol Kellerman, former Executive Director of the September 11th Fund; … <Read More>
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COMPLETE VIDEO: 204th CityLaw Breakfast with NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels

On September 2, 2026, NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels spoke at the 204th CityLaw Breakfast. Chancellor Samuels spoke on “Building Safe, Academically Rigorous, and Truly Integrated Schools.” 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. This was the first CityLaw Breakfast for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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COMPLETE VIDEO: Big Things Happening in Queens – June 3, 2026

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Center for New York City and State Law, with the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Alliance, hosted “Big Things Happening in Queens,” a look into economic and infrastructure large-scale projects around the borough. New York Law School Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Institutional Strategy Matt Gewolb offered opening remarks. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards gave keynote remarks and Maya Handa, NYC’s 2026 World Cup Czar also offered … <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: NY-10 Abundance Candidate Forum
On May 19, 2026, the Center for New York City and State Law co-hosted a forum for the NY-10 Congressional race featuring Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander. The forum was cohosted with Abundance New York and NYC New Liberals.
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LIVESTREAM: The Making of a Housing Crisis and How to Solve It Part II – What is Rent?

This evening, the Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law School will host the second in a three part series “The Making of a Housing Crisis and How to Solve It.” Tonight’s program will discuss “What is Rent?” This program is co-sponsored by New York Law School’s Center for Real Estate Studies and Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC).
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LIVESTREAM: The 2026 Civic Fame Awards

This morning, the Center for New York City and State Law presents the 2026 Civic Fame Awards. The Civic Fame Award honors individuals, organizations, or government agencies that have made significant and long term contributions to the civic life and wellbeing of New York City. The 2026 honorees include:
- Dan Garodnick, Former Director of the Department of City Planning, Chair of the City Planning Commission, and City Council Member, District 4
- Muriel Goode-Trufant, Former Corporation