On Saturday, May 24, 2025, New York City beaches will open for swimming for the summer. During the beach season, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Swimming is not prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty or in areas that have been closed. Closed sections will be marked with signs and/or red flags. There is no charge to access New York City beaches.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update Week of 05/19/25
This week- Newburgh VRA Case Transferred to Westchester County, One Million Missing New York City Voters, VRA Preclearance Update, Alabama Redistricting, Upcoming Events
by Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, and Alexis Marking
LITIGATION
Westchester: Clarke v. Town of Newburgh (Voting Rights Act)
This challenge was brought by voters in the Town of Newburgh in Orange County. After an original decision by a state supreme court judge rejected the case against the at-large town board and invalidated … <Read More>
DDC and Dept. of Health Celebrate Completion of Bushwick Health Center Renovation
On April 25, 2025, the Department of Design and Construction and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene celebrated the completion of the Bushwick Health Center renovation project. The Center is a three-story building that offers community health services including workshops for expecting families, diabetes education, assistance with health insurance, and teen programming. Primary care and social services are also offered by partners in the building.
DOB Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Return of Summer No-Penalty Inspection Program
On May 12, 2025, the Department of Buildings celebrated the return of the annual No-Penalty Inspection Program. Now in its 20th year, the summer program offers free safety inspections for homeowners, small business owners, and small landlords citywide. The visual inspections help owners address concerns about safety and conditions on their properties and guidance on how to begin fixing issues.
COMPLETE VIDEO: 198th CityLaw Breakfast ft. NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
On May 13, 2025, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli spoke at the 198th CityLaw Breakfast on “Navigating Economic and Fiscal Uncertainty in New York.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
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NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 05/12/25
This week- Appellate Court Upholds Even Year Elections Law, Newburgh State VRA Case, NYC Mayoral Litigation, State Budget, Senate Acts on Legislation, VRA Preclearance Update, Alabama Redistricting. Upcoming Events
By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, and Alexis Marking
LITIGATION
The Appellate Division (Fourth Department) has a reversed a lower court ruling and determined that the state can move most local elections to even year voting (when federal and state candidates appear on the ballot. The court … <Read More>