New York Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute

The New York Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute advises the public, organizations, and government officials on best practices and strategies on federal, state, and local redistricting processes as well as how to learn about and work with federal census data. It also serves as a “New York State hub,” providing information, assistance, and guidance on current activity in Albany and across the state.

Part of the Center for New York City Law, the Institute partners <Read More>


City and State Continue to Combat Illegal Smoke Shops, Reform Cannabis Sales in New York

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams made announcements furthering New York’s fight against illegal smoke shops and reforming cannabis sales. The legalization of cannabis has forced the city and state to navigate the development of a new economy with the implementation of strict regulations; the state rollout of licenses and process for siting new dispensaries have limited the number of legal dispensaries that have opened statewide. While the state continues to navigate <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 192nd CityLaw Breakfast featuring Dept. of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber – 5/9 at 8:15 AM

Today, Thursday May 9, 2024, Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber spoke at the 192nd CityLaw Breakfast. Commissioner Strauber spoke on “Combating Corruption.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell also provided remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.



City Announces Investment of New Skate Parks for City’s Youth

On April 30, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced a partnership with The Skatepark Project and an investment of $24.8 million in skate parks in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The Skatepark Project is a nonprofit organization with a goal of providing safe and inclusive public skateparks for the youth and the City’s partnership with them will be in furtherance of Mayor Adams’ … <Read More>