Deceitful real estate practices are on the rise in New York City, so a proposed local law aims to protect property owners against the growing threat of deed fraud, which disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations such as residents of underprivileged neighborhoods and the elderly. On October 10, 2024, Council Member Nantasha Williams introduced Int. 1086, a bill mandating timely notifications of deed changes, thus empowering property owners to proactively protect their assets and fostering a … <Read More>
The City’s Attorney: What the Corporation Counsel Does
By Stephen Louis
On December 5, 2024, Muriel Goode-Trufant, is expected to be approved by the City Council as New York City’s Corporation Counsel. Ms. Goode-Trufant was nominated for the office by Mayor Eric Adams, and already serves as Acting Corporation Counsel. She appeared before the City Council’s Rules Committee for a confirmation hearing on November 20. As Corporation Counsel, Ms. Goode-Trufant will be the head of the New York City Law Department, one the … <Read More>
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 12/03/24
By Jeff Wice & Alexis Marking
N.Y. ELECTIONS, CENSUS & REDISTRICTING UPDATE
This week- NYS Voting Rights Act On Appeal; Census Questions, Party Registrations see GOP Uptick
N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LIGITATION
Orange County: Clarke et al. v. Newburgh
On November 26th, the Campaign Legal Center, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California filed a brief as amici curiae in support of the Clarke … <Read More>
City Celebrates Renovations of Breukelen Basketball Courts in Brooklyn
On October 30, 2024, New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with other critical stakeholders, celebrated the renovation of the basketball courts at Breukelen Ballfield in East New York, Brooklyn This $1.8 million project was funded by the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation’s Social Justice Fund. The fund provides neighborhoods facing acute levels of gun violence resources and recreation opportunities.
DDC Celebrates Completion of Street Upgrades in Bayside
On November 8, 2024, New York City Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley announced the completion of a two-year construction project in Bayside, Queens. This project was managed by the Department of Design and Construction on behalf of the Department of Transportation.
Proposed Council Bill Promotes Legislative Process Education for Community Boards, Local Entities
On October 10, 2024, the New York City Council introduced Bill Int. No. 1075-2024[1] (the “bill”) proposing to improve legislative and procedural knowledge of community boards and other local civic entities. This bill, sponsored by Nantasha Williams of District 27 and Majority Leader, Amanda Faíras of District 18, seeks to assign new responsibility to borough presidents, along with the Civic Engagement Commission (“NYC CEC”). Established in 2018 by the Charter Revision Commission, the NYC … <Read More>