On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School hosted the 145th CityLaw Breakfast. The event speaker was New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.
Commissioner Trottenberg was introduced by Professor Sandler, the Director of the Center for City Law, and Anthony Crowell, Dean and President of New York Law School. When introducing Commissioner Trottenberg, Professor Sandler acknowledged the great amount of experience she has brought to the position.
Commissioner Trottenberg spoke of how the Department of Transportation is working to accommodate the “incredible boom” of workers, tourists, and residents using the City’s public transport. The Commissioner stated that “traffic is a sign of economic prosperity.” The Department is working to accommodate this growth, while also improving safety measures. When asked what her greatest achievement as Commissioner has been, Trottenberg praised the Department’s effort to make the streets safer through Vision Zero. (read more…)
The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to a City Law Breakfast
presenting
Polly Trottenberg
Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation
Speaking on:
“New York City Department of Transportation Strategic
Plan 2016: Safe + Green + Smart + Equitable”
(read more…)
The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to a City Law Breakfast
presenting
Polly Trottenberg
Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation
Speaking on:
“New York City Department of Transportation Strategic
Plan 2016: Safe + Green + Smart + Equitable”
(read more…)
On Friday August 25, 2017, the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School hosted the 144th CityLaw Breakfast. The event speaker was New York City Department of Education Chancellor Carmen Farina. Commissioner Farina was welcomed by Anthony Crowell, President and Dean of New York Law School and introduced by Ross Sandler, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for New York City Law.
Chancellor Farina began by noting that comprehensive education can truly change a person’s life. Farina focused her discussion on the efforts the NYC Department of Education has taken beyond academics to ensure current and future success of students. She remarked that the goal of public education is to have students grow up to be good citizens of the world. Farina spoke of many City programs that have supported this goal of creating good citizens– Universal Pre-K, a Back to High School Mentorship program between college and high school students, more funding for arts programs, mental health services, collaboration between schools, and communication with Student Governments. (read more…)
The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to a City Law Breakfast
presenting
Carmen Farina
Chancellor, NYC Department of Education
Speaking on:
“Setting Priorities: Equity and Excellence for All”
(read more…)
