Reminder: CLE: Litigating With and Against the City of New York

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Litigating With and Against the City of New York

Litigation against the City of New York presents unique challenges. This program offers insights into the practicalities of litigation against the City and warnings on how to avoid some of the major pitfalls. Panelists are among the most experienced lawyers handling cases with and against the City of New York.

WHEN:
Thursday, March 6, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

WHERE:
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Reminder: CityLaw Breakfast Honoring NYC’s Borough Presidents

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The Center for New York City Law, Dean Anthony W. Crowell, and Professor Ross Sandler

Cordially invite you to a City Law Breakfast

Honoring New York City’s Five Borough Presidents

CityLaw Breakfast Borough PresidentsPanel discussion on
Borough Priorities

Moderated by
Errol Louis of NY1

Date
Friday, February 7, 2014

Time
8:15 a.m.

Place
New York Law School
185 West Broadway

(between Worth and Franklin Streets)
Second Floor Events Center
New York, NY 10013

Cost
No Charge

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Wide Support Expressed for Designation of Former Tammany Hall [Update: City Council Land Use Committee Voted Unanimously for Designation]

Speakers largely emphasized the role of Tammany in New York City’s social and political history. On June 25, 2013, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing on the potential designation of the former Tammany Hall, at 100 East 17th Street off of Union Square, as an individual City landmark. Landmarks calendared the building on May 14, 2013. The building was Tammany’s second headquarters, replacing a meeting hall on 14th Street. Built at the height … <Read More>


Top Ten CityLand Stories of 2013

Welcome to CityLand‘s second annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected the most popular and interesting stories, guest commentaries and profiles concerning NYC land use in 2013. In only our second year transitioning to an online publication, readership has dramatically increased. We look forward to continuing to provide in-depth coverage of the latest land use projects, cases, and legislation in 2014.  We at CityLand thank you for your support and wish … <Read More>


Reminder: CLE Event: New York City Property Tax 2013-2014

THE NEW YORK CITY TAX COMMISSION, THE CENTER FOR NEW YORK CITY LAW,
& THE CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE STUDIES

presents

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WHEN
Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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WHERE
New York Law School
185 West Broadway (between Worth and Leonard Streets)

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HDC Defends NYC Landmark Preservation

Last week CityLand published a Guest Commentary from Steven Spinola, President of REBNY.  Simeon Bankoff, Executive Director of the Historic Districts Council submitted this commentary in response. 

In his recent editorial in CityLand, Steven Spinola, the longtime President of the Real Estate Board of New York, suggested a number of ways which the Landmarks Law needs to be reformed to adhere to its “spirit.”  This is a curious statement that warrants further examination.  … <Read More>