Parks Dept, City Officials Celebrate Opening of New Skate Park in Red Hook

On July 2, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés, and members of the community celebrated the opening of a new skate and BMX park and renovations conducted at Harold Ickes Playground in Red Hook. This project was funded by the New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, and the Office of … <Read More>



EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: New York Redistricting: What Happened and What’s Next – June 18th 9:30 AM

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Agenda:

9:30 Welcoming Remarks – Dean Anthony Crowell, New York Law School

9:35 Conference Overview – Prof. Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Law School

9:45 Keynote Remarks – ‘Special Master’ Dr. Jonathan Cervas, Carnegie Mellon University

10:00 Mapping Presentation – Steven Romalewski, CUNY Graduate Center

10:15 Panel 1 – The 2014 Constitutional Amendment and Post-2020 Redistricting Process 

-Ken Jenkins, Chair, NYS Independent Redistricting Commission… <Read More>


New York Redistricting: What Happened and Where Are We Going?

By Jeffrey M. Wice and Piper Benedict

New York State’s redistricting process following the 2020 Census failed to live up to the reforms envisioned by voters who endorsed the 2014 constitutional changes. Instead, the redistricting process proved unworkable, missed constitutional deadlines, and resulted in judicially-imposed districts. The time to fix the state’s redistricting process starts now, before the 2030 redistricting cycle gets underway.


New York Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute

The New York Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute advises the public, organizations, and government officials on best practices and strategies on federal, state, and local redistricting processes as well as how to learn about and work with federal census data. It also serves as a “New York State hub,” providing information, assistance, and guidance on current activity in Albany and across the state.

Part of the Center for New York City Law, the Institute partners <Read More>


City and State Continue to Combat Illegal Smoke Shops, Reform Cannabis Sales in New York

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams made announcements furthering New York’s fight against illegal smoke shops and reforming cannabis sales. The legalization of cannabis has forced the city and state to navigate the development of a new economy with the implementation of strict regulations; the state rollout of licenses and process for siting new dispensaries have limited the number of legal dispensaries that have opened statewide. While the state continues to navigate <Read More>