Council Passes Bill to Require Reports on Lifeguard Training and Emergency Events at Pools and Beaches

On September 14, 2023, the City Council voted to approve a bill that addresses a national spike in drownings. The bill, effective as of last month, requires all public pools and beaches to submit a lifeguard training and emergency report. Bill 1017-A, sponsored by Council Member Shekar Krishnan, will require the Parks Department to submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council, detailing lifeguard staffing levels and training for the city’s pools and … <Read More>



Mayoral Candidate Events Recap

Links to watch previous events are provided below. On June 22, 2021, New York City will hold its next primary election to help determine who will be the City’s next Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, City Council and Borough Presidents. Early voting begins on Saturday June 12th and lasts through Sunday June 20th.



EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: State Budget Briefing with NYC Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer – 4/15 8:30 AM

The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to

State Budget Briefing with NYC Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer

New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer will speak about the Adams Administration’s state housing policy agenda and how it fits into its larger plans. She will be in conversation with Center for New York City Law Executive Editor Ben Max.

Date and Time: Monday, April 15, 2024 from … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 191st CityLaw Breakfast with Matthew Ketschke, President of Con Edison of New York – 3/5 at 8:15 AM

On March 5, 2024, Matthew Ketschke, President of Con Edison of New York, spoke at the 191st CityLaw Breakfast on “New York’s Clean Energy Future.” Ross Sandler, Professor and Director of the Center for New York City Law, offered opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell also provided remarks.  The event was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig LLP.