On June 6, 2024, the New York City Council passed Int. 908, which amends the City charter to require the advice and consent of the City Council for 21 commissioner appointments. The 21 city agencies affected by this bill are: Aging; Buildings; Children’s Services; Citywide Administrative Services; Consumer and Worker Protection; Cultural Affairs; Design and Construction; Environmental Protection; Finance; Health and Mental Hygiene; Homeless Services; Housing Preservation and Development; Information Technology and Telecommunications; Parks and … <Read More>
DOB No-Penalty Inspection Program Returns for 2024
On June 10, 2024, the Department of Buildings announced the return of the annual No-Penalty Inspection Program, offering free inspections for homeowners, small landlords and business owners citywide.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 6/10/24
EVENTS
June 18 Conference- N.Y. Redistricting: What Happened and What’s Next?
New York Law School will host a conference on redistricting from 9:30 to Noon at the school (located at 185 W. Broadway in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood). Panels will focus on the 2014 constitutional amendment, the post-2020 process and what happened, and next steps for a new constitutional amendment before the post-2030 process gets underway. 2022 Court Special Master Jonathan Cervas will keynote the event. … <Read More>
Primary Elections 2024 – Part 2: What to Expect
On Tuesday, June 25 2024, New Yorkers will return to the polls to vote in Congressional and state assembly primary elections. New York is a closed primary state, so voters must register with a political party participating in the primary to vote. The deadline to register to vote, update your address or request an absentee ballot online or by mail is Saturday, June 15th.
New York Redistricting: What Happened and Where Are We Going?
By Jeffrey M. Wice and Piper Benedict
New York State’s redistricting process following the 2020 Census failed to live up to the reforms envisioned by voters who endorsed the 2014 constitutional changes. Instead, the redistricting process proved unworkable, missed constitutional deadlines, and resulted in judicially-imposed districts. The time to fix the state’s redistricting process starts now, before the 2030 redistricting cycle gets underway.
DOT Flags Impending Deadline for Restaurants to Apply for Outdoor Dining Program
On June 5, 2024, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the impending deadline for restaurant owners to apply for the permanent outdoor dining program, “Dining Out NYC.” Restaurants with an existing outdoor dining set-up have until August 3rd to apply to participate in the permanent program or remove their set-ups.