COMPLETE VIDEO: 168th CityLaw Breakfast with Steven Banks, Dept. of Social Services Commissioner

On September 10, 2020, Steven Banks, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, spoke at the 168th CityLaw Breakfast. Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law gave opening remarks and Dean Anthony W. Crowell provided closing remarks. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon. Like last month, this breakfast was held virtually as in-person events are not feasible at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


VIRTUAL EVENT: 168th CityLaw Breakfast with Steven Banks, Dept. of Social Services Commissioner

 

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and

 Professor Ross Sandler, Director 

cordially invite you to the 168th CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

Steven Banks, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services

Speaking On:

The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Services and Homelessness

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Mayor Pushes New Plan to Combat Homelessness

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