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NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 06/09/25

This week- Newburgh State VRA Challenges Moves to Court of Appeals While Another Moves to A Hearing;State VRA Preclearance Updates Upcoming Events, Around the Nation: VRA Section 2 Private Rights of Action Rehearing Requested, Arkansas & Wisconsin Congressional Litigation

By Jeff Wice, Esha Shah, Jarret Berg and Alexis Marking

LITIGATION

Westchester County: Serratto et al. v. Town of Mount Pleasant (N.Y. Voting Rights Act)

On June 4th, the state supreme court approved the parties’ joint … <Read More>

Manhattan Borough President Candidates Debate Land Use Issues

By Ili Pecullan

Weighing in on land use decisions is one of the key responsibilities of a borough president in New York City, and several land use themes came up in a recent debate among the three Democrats running this year to become the next Manhattan Borough President.

The debate among Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Keith Powers, and Calvin Sun was hosted June 3 at New York Law School by its Center for New York City and … <Read More>

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>

COMPLETE VIDEO: Manhattan Borough President Candidate Debate, 06/03 8:30 AM

On June 3, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law hosted a debate for the candidates running for Manhattan Borough President. Candidates Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Keith Powers, and Calvin Sun. The candidates took questions from moderator Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director for the Center for New York City and State Law.

To watch the event live, click here or watch below.

 

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NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 06/02/25

This week- Voting Machine Case Heard by Appellate Court; Action in Mt. Pleasant and Cheektowaga State Voting Rights Cases, NYC Mayoral Election Funds, Upcoming Events, Around the Nation: Alabama

by Jeff Wice, Esha Shah, and Alexis Marking

LITIGATION
Voting Machines: Common Cause NY v. Kosinski (Appellate Division)

On Thursday, May 29, the New York Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department in Albany), heard an appeal in the case of Common Cause v. Kosinski, focusing on the … <Read More>