East Village residents opposed lot merger needed for construction of 26-story dormitory. On April 17, 2007, BSA held a contentious hearing on New York University’s 26- story dormitory, currently under construction on East 12th Street in the East Village. In September 2006, a court refused to halt construction while residents appealed the building permit to BSA. 3 CityLand 144 … <Read More>
Owner appealed FDNY order during criminal proceeding for non-compliance. After inspecting Second Avenue Woodworking Corp., located at 4902 Second Avenue in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, a fire inspector issued a violation ordering Woodworking to close and seal two out-of-service fuel storage tanks, and to provide the Fire Department with an affidavit certifying the system was closed and sealed. Woodworking sent a letter to the Department stating that the tanks had been removed by … <Read More>
Group claimed shelter violated use limitations. A community group appealed the City’s Department of Buildings’ issuance of a permit allowing alterations to a Brooklyn building to accommodate a domestic violence shelter. Prior to the appeal and after the issuance of the permit, several parties, including the community group, sought an injunction in state court to prevent the shelter from occupying the building and from performing the permitted work. The court dismissed the complaint, finding that … <Read More>
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>
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>
By Jeff Wice & Alexis Marking.
This week- State Voting Rights Cases Moving Forward or Stayed?; Louisiana Congressional Redistricting Before U.S. Supreme Court
Unless there is any significant activity to report on during Thanksgiving week, this update will not publish again until Monday, December 2. Happy Thanksgiving!
N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LIGITATION
Orange County: Clarke et al. v. Newburgh
On November 19th, Attorney General Letitia James filed a letter with the Orange County … <Read More>