This week- Voting Machine Case Heard by Appellate Court; Action in Mt. Pleasant and Cheektowaga State Voting Rights Cases, NYC Mayoral Election Funds, Upcoming Events, Around the Nation: Alabama
by Jeff Wice, Esha Shah, and Alexis Marking
LITIGATION
Voting Machines: Common Cause NY v. Kosinski (Appellate Division)
On Thursday, May 29, the New York Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department in Albany), heard an appeal in the case of Common Cause v. Kosinski, focusing on the … <Read More>
On May 29, 2025, the hosts of the Max Politics and FAQ NYC podcasts – Ben Max, Christina Greer, Katie Honan, and Harry Siegel – hosted a special 2025 New York City primary election preview event with political analysis, special guests, audience participation, and more at New York Law School.
On May 20, 2025, the New York City Department of Transportation announced plans for a proposed busway on 34th Street in Manhattan. The busway would function similarly to the 14th Street Busway, which allows for faster bus service and reduced wait times for riders. Currently, 28,000 daily riders use buses along 34th Street.
This week- Newburgh VRA Case Action Stayed, NYC Mayoral Case May be Discontinued, Appellate Divsion to Hear Appeal in Voting Machines challenge, State Senate & Assembly to Consider Election Law Bills, Around The Nation: Louisiana, Upcoming Events
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES B. RANGEL, A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM NEW YORK (1971-2017)- LONGTIME DEAN OF THE NEW YORK CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE “LION OF LENOX AVENUE”
by Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, and Alexis Marking
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, New York City beaches will open for swimming for the summer. During the beach season, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Swimming is not prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty or in areas that have been closed. Closed sections will be marked with signs and/or red flags. There is no charge to access New York City beaches.
This week- Newburgh VRA Case Transferred to Westchester County, One Million Missing New York City Voters, VRA Preclearance Update, Alabama Redistricting, Upcoming Events
by Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, and Alexis Marking
Westchester: Clarke v. Town of Newburgh (Voting Rights Act)
This challenge was brought by voters in the Town of Newburgh in Orange County. After an original decision by a state supreme court judge rejected the case against the at-large town board and invalidated … <Read More>