EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 160th CityLaw Breakfast with Jeremy Travis, Arnold Ventures & Former President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 160th CityLaw Breakfast.

Presenting

 

Jeremy Travis

Arnold Ventures and Former President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Speaking on

“Crime and Justice Trends: the New York City story 1981 – 2018”

Date

Friday, March 8, 2019


City Planning Approves New Affordable Housing on NYCHA-Leased Land in Mott Haven

The building will feature supportive housing with in-building staff to provide services. On January 30, 2019, the City Planning Commission voted to approve an application for the development of a 15 story mixed-use building in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The building will have approximately 100 residential units and will be located at 472-474 Willis Avenue between East 146th and East 147th Streets. The development site will be leased to the … <Read More>


EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 159th CityLaw Breakfast with Rick Cotton, Executive Director of Port Authority

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 159th CityLaw Breakfast.

Presenting

 

Rick Cotton

Executive Director, Port Authority

 

Speaking on

“From Vision to Reality: Rebuilding New York’s Airports for the 21st Century”

 

Date

Friday, February 8, 2019


CityLand’s Top Ten Stories of 2018

Welcome to CityLand‘s seventh annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected a range of our most popular and prominent stories, and guest commentaries concerning New York City land use in 2018. Our 2018 coverage was highlighted by articles concerning approvals for affordable housing, proposals for rezoning developments, legislation providing the right to housing counsel, and a guide on barbecuing in the city. We at CityLand are excited to continue providing in-depth … <Read More>


Event Announcement: 158th CityLaw Breakfast with Hon. Jonathan Lippman, Former Chief Judge, NY Court of Appeals

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 158th CityLaw Breakfast.

Presenting

 

Hon. Jonathan Lippman

Former Chief Judge, New York Court of Appeals

 

Speaking on

“The Closing of Rikers Island as a Catalyst for Criminal Justice Reform in New York”

 

Date

Friday, January 18, 2019


Landmarks Holds Designation Public Hearing for Seven Broadway Buildings

Residents divided between bureaucratic concerns and a desire for a larger historic district. On December 4, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held public hearings for the individual landmark designation of seven buildings on Broadway south of Union Square. The buildings are located at 817 Broadway, 826 Broadway, 830 Broadway, 832 Broadway, 836 Broadway, 840 Broadway, and 841 Broadway.