On October 7, 2025, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced an additional transparency tool added to allow NYCHA residents to keep track of ongoing violations at the buildings they live in.
Violations issued by HPD after court-ordered inspections will now be available to view on HPD Online, the agency’s public information portal. The inspections can be requested in Housing Court by … <Read More>
On September 30, 2025, Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined community members to celebrate the completed renovation of John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
This week- Court of Appeals to Hear Newburgh VRA Challenge; Mt. Pleasant Opposes State Legislators Filing Amicus Brief in Mt. Pleasant VRA case. Were N.Y.C. Mail-In Ballots Misprinted?; November 14 Statewide census Organizing Conference; VRA Preclearance; A Review of State VRA Preclearance at One Year; Around the Nation: Louisiana Before SCOTUS Tomorroe, Section 2 VRA Case & Private Rights of Action; Census Lawsuit Could Upend 2020 Census Apportionment & Redistricting; New Data Shows Tax Flight … <Read More>
This week- Newburgh VRA Amicus Brief Summaries; Nassau Candidate Remains on Ballot After Probable Death; Binghamton University Professors Look at 2022 Redistricting Decision, New Texas Map in Court; N.Y. VRA Preclearance, How N.Y.C. Voted in 2024
This morning, the Center for New York City and State Law will host a policy briefing with First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro discussing the “Adams Administration Accomplishments and Priorities.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell will provide opening remarks. Ben Max, Program Director for the Center for New York City and State Law, will be in conversation with First Deputy Mayor Mastro.
This week- State VRA Litigation- Amicus Briefs Filed in Newburgh Case; U.S. Sues N.Y.S. Board of Elections, Spotlight: N.Y. Civic Engagement Table; NY Election Calendar October Dates; VRA Prelearance Activity; Census- A Look at the State’s 18-34 Population; Around the Nation: Louisiana, Texas, Missouri