Robert Carroll graduated New York Law School in 2013 and his first written play The Believers opened in 2014. While a person could draw many inferences about Robert Carroll’s career path from examining his family history, “playwright” is not likely one that immediately comes to mind. The 28 year old has pursued his interests in theater and politics in parallel, demonstrating a conscious refusal to let his job description restrict him all the while.
CityLand’s Top Ten Stories of 2014
Welcome to CityLand‘s third annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected a range of our most popular and prominent stories, guest commentaries and profiles concerning New York City land use in 2014. Our third year as an online publication was marked by a new Mayor, a new Council, and a massive push to address the City’s housing shortage. We at CityLand are excited to continue providing in-depth coverage of the latest … <Read More>
CLE Event: New York City Property Tax 2014-2015
THE NEW YORK CITY TAX COMMISSION, THE CENTER FOR NEW YORK CITY LAW,
& THE CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE STUDIES
present
WHEN
Thursday, January 29, 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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Center for New York City Law Breakfast: Preet Bharara
The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to the 118th City Law Breakfast
presenting
Preet Bharara
United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
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CPC Hears Request to Convert Artists’ Building to Residential Use
Proposed renovation would restore two floors lost to fire and open loft building to non-artist tenants. On December 3, 2014 the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application for a special permit for 102 Greene Street in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District, Manhattan. The building is three stories, with the Galeria Melissa gallery on the ground floor and two apartments above. The apartments are designated as Joint Live-Work Quarters for Artists … <Read More>
Designation Supported by Community, Preservationists, and REBNY [UPDATED]
Faux-Tudor 1915 development consisting of 18 buildings takes step toward designation. On November 25, 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing on potential designation of Chester Court as a historic district. The proposed district comprises of 18 two-and-a-half story faux-Tudor dwellings built in 1914 and 1915 in two facing rows near Prospect Park’s eastern edge by developer Brighton Building Company. The buildings were designed by former Brooklyn Commissioner of Buildings Peter J. Collins, who … <Read More>