City Residents Fail in Last-Ditch Attempt to Block Construction of Solid Waste Facility

A federal judge has dismissed an action brought by New York City residents challenging the re-development of a marine waste transfer station. On July 10, 2014, U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Crotty (S.D.N.Y.) dismissed claims against the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way for development of a marine waste transfer station at 91st Street and the FDR Drive.


The Williams: Single Room Occupancy Housing Rights in New York City

The City of New York experienced a massive influx of unmarried immigrants prior to World War II. For many of these men and women, hotel-style accommodations were more convenient and affordable than rental apartments. Such units generally did not include kitchens, but some included bathrooms. Many City newcomers preferred the old-world comforts of a communal kitchen.

For many New Yorkers without the physical or socio-economic resources necessary to maintain their own homes, single-room occupancy accommodations … <Read More>


Paid Sick Leave Act

New Yorkers may start using earned leave time next month. On April 25, 2014, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted a Paid Sick Leave Forum at the Brooklyn Public Library to help explain the City’s newly implemented Earned Sick Time Act, also known as the Paid Sick Leave Law. The forum focused on helping employers understand their responsibilities under the law and ensuring their compliance with the rules. Representatives from the Mayor’s Office and Department <Read More>


CLE: Citywide Seminar on Ethics in City Government

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The 20th Annual Citywide Seminar on

Ethics in City Government

The Conflicts of Interest Board and the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School are pleased to announce the 20th Annual Citywide Seminar on Ethics in City Government.

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When
May 20, 2014, 8:00 a.m – 1:10 p.m

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Where
New York Law School
185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013


CLE: New York City Procurement Law: Doing Business with New York

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CLE: NEW YORK CITY PROCUREMENT LAW: DOING BUSINESS WITH NEW YORK

presented by

The Center for New York City Law & the New York City Law Department

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Click here to register.

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When:
Wednesday, November 6, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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Where:
New York Law School
185 West Broadway (between Worth & Leonard Streets)

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Credit:
3.5 CLE credits
(3.5 Transitional and Nontransitional Credits: 3 in Professional Practice and .5 … <Read More>


Appellate Court Affirms Special Permit for Hospital for Special Surgery

Resident opponents failed to block City Planning’s approval of Hospital for Special Surgery expansion. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HHS), located at 535 East 70th Street, proposed a major renovation and expansion of its existing facility located between East 70th  Street and East 72nd Street, and between York Avenue and  the FDR Drive in Manhattan.

On December 26, 2006, the City Planning Commission (CPC) issued a positive declaration and Lead Agency Determination along with an … <Read More>