On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law hosted a policy briefing on “The Future of NYC’s Gig Economy.” Panel speakers included New York City Council Member Shaun Abreu; Jeffrey Bank, CEO, Alicart Restaurant Group; Bhairavi Desai, Executive Director, New York Taxi Workers Alliance; Josh Gold, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications, Uber; Dynishal Gross, Commissioner, NYC Department of Small Business Services; and … <Read More>
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The Albany Agenda: What Democratic Candidates for Mayor Want From The State
By Mark Chiusano
Being mayor of New York City comes with a lot of advantages, from the media-capital bully pulpit of the Big Apple to a built-in workforce that numbers over 300,000. But the uncomfortable secret of becoming mayor is that for lots of big swings, you need Albany.
That’s because of how much authority the state has over city issues, on aspects of taxation, housing, transportation, and even law enforcement. Yet the city is … <Read More>
New Comptroller’s Report Calls for Expansion of Open Streets Program
On April 25, 2025, the New York City Comptroller’s office released a new report, Streets for People, which provides steps the City should take to further the Open Streets program.
Comptroller Audit Shows Racial Disparities in Building Code Enforcement
On April 21, 2025, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s Office released a new report that reveals substantial racial inequities in how the Department of Buildings enforces rules for owners of one- and two-family homes.
An audit of the top ten community districts for penalties showed that homeowners in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods incurred significant fines for building code violations. These penalties were often for unpermitted alterations and default judgments and usually stemmed from … <Read More>
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Talk Parks Priorities
By Mark Chiusano
New York City’s parks are touchstones for all residents – including candidates for mayor.
Among those 30,000 acres are “where my kids learned to walk,” said Comptroller Brad Lander, and where State Senator Zellnor Myrie biked and got a “reprieve” from his asthma. Former comptroller Scott Stringer’s children practically “live in the parks,” he said, summing up the prevailing view: “The way our parks will go will define how our city goes.”… <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: Mayoral Candidate Forum on Parks, Recreation, and Open Space – 4/8 5:30 PM
On Tuesday, April 9, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law, along with co-hosts New Yorkers for Parks and the Play Fair Coalition, welcomed the mayoral primary candidates to discuss their positions on parks, recreation and open space.