The New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics and
The Center for New York City Law at New York Law School
present
Ethics Law in New York State: History, Enforcement, and Leaving State Service
WHEN
Thursday, October 26, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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WHERE
New York Law School
185 West Broadway (between Worth and Leonard Streets)
Rendering of Queens Far Rockaway Branch Public Library by Snøhetta. Image credit: NYC EDC
The City Planning Commission approved the 22-block development plan for the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens. On July 10, 2017, the City Planning Commission approved an application by the New York City Economic Development Corporation for the Downtown Far Rockaway Development Plan. The Development Plan includes the designation of the Downtown Far Rockaway Urban Renewal Area, the disposition of city-owned property, and zoning text and map amendments. The community planning process was led by Council Member Donovan Richards. Currently, $110 million of public investments are transforming Downtown Far Rockaway with streetscape reconstruction, sewer upgrades, park improvements, storefront improvement, and library upgrades. (more…)
The Lakeman-Cortelyou-Taylor House in Staten Island. Image Credit: LPC
Due to objection to landmarking by local council member Steven Matteo, the designation of a Dutch Colonial farmhouse on Staten Island was overturned. On March 28, 2017, the Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting, and Maritime Uses convened to vote on the final batch of items designated as part of Landmarks’ Backlog Initiative. At the meeting the Subcommittee voted on three items it had held over from its hearing on February 7, 2017. It had delayed the votes for further consideration due to the opposition to landmarking from the owners of the subject properties. (more…)
WHEN
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 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) (more…)
THE NEW YORK CITY TAX COMMISSION, THE CENTER FOR NEW YORK CITY LAW,
& THE CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE STUDIES
present
WHEN
Thursday, January 26, 2017, 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) (more…)
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