On March 9, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the 20th anniversary of the launch of 311, the city’s platform for New Yorkers to seek assistance and information. The service launched in March 2003 and has taken over 525 million contacts via phone, texts, social media, chat support, and website and mobile app submissions. The City has released a State of 311 Report to mark the milestone, which can be read here.
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COMPLETE VIDEO: 184th CityLaw Breakfast with DSNY Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch
Today, February 16, 2023, Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), spoke at the 184th CityLaw Breakfast. Commissioner Tisch spoke on “Getting New York Clean.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell joined for a closing conversation. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon.
VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 185th CityLaw Breakfast with Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Operations – Thursday March 2nd at 9 AM
The Center for New York City Law and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 185th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Meera Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Operations
Speaking on:
The Foundation of Success: NYC’s Infrastructure and Core Services
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Council Votes to Approve Bill to Safeguard Elderly Tenants’ Rights
On January 19, 2023, the New York City Council voted to approve a bill that would help safeguard elderly renters. Int.673-2022, sponsored by Council Member Crystal Hudson, would entitle renters over the age of 60 facing eviction or termination of tenancy full legal representation at no cost.
VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 184th CityLaw Breakfast with DSNY Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, Thurs. 2/16
The Center for New York City Law and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 184th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation
Speaking on:
Getting New York Clean
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Mayor Reveals Task Force Recommendations to Convert Underused Office Space to Housing
On January 9, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced a set of recommendations from the Office Adaptive Reuse Task Force for changes to state laws and city zoning requirements to make it easier for the conversion of underused office space to housing. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed how many companies operate, transitioning to work-from-home or hybrid structures that require less office space, while the city experiences an ongoing affordable housing crisis.