New York’s Holiday Season 2021: What to Expect

After many closures last year, the holiday season welcomes back guests and spectators to New York City with some limitations. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly shaped holiday festivities citywide last year, with the cancellation of many live in-person events, restrictions to televised-only events, and closures of many beloved shows and attractions that draw thousands of visitors to New York City each year. After significant progress has been made in the fight against COVID-19, New York City <Read More>


VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 176th CityLaw Breakfast with Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect, 12/3

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and

 Professor Ross Sandler, Director 

cordially invite you to the 176th CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect

Date: Friday, December 3, 2021

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 … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 175th CityLaw Breakfast featuring Georgia Pestana, New York City Corporation Counsel

Today, November 12, 2021, New York City Corporation Counsel Georgia Pestana spoke at the 175th CityLaw Breakfast. Ms. Pestana spoke on “Practicing Law During the Pandemic: Crisis, Challenges & Opportunities.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law provided opening remarks. After the talk, President and Dean of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Michael J. Pastor, Director of the James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of <Read More>


LPC Launches Interactive Story Map to Commemorate 50th Running of the NYC Marathon

New Yorkers anticipate the return of the marathon after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19. On November 3, 2021, the Landmarks Preservation Commission released 50 for the 50th, an interactive story map that highlights 50 landmarks and historic districts along the NYC Marathon route to celebrate the 50th running of the marathon. The marathon, which started in 1970, is having its 50th running this year as last year’s marathon was cancelled due to the <Read More>


Mayor de Blasio Appoints Tom Foley as Acting DDC Commissioner

Foley is a 23-year veteran of the agency. On October 28, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Tom Foley as the Acting Commissioner for the Department of Design and Construction (DDC). The appointment comes as Commissioner Jamie Torres-Springer, who had been appointed in March, prepares to depart on November 12th to become the President of Construction and Development at the MTA. 


VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 175th CityLaw Breakfast featuring Georgia Pestana, New York City Corporation Counsel – 11/12 at 9 AM

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and

 Professor Ross Sandler, Director 

cordially invite you to the 175th CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

Georgia Pestana, New York City Corporation Counsel

Speaking On:

“Practicing Law During the Pandemic: Crisis, Challenges & Opportunities” 

Date: Friday, November 12, 2021

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 … <Read More>