On February 12, 2025, the Department of Finance announced the launch of a series of outreach events to provide support and information for property owners who are at risk of having liens sold on their properties. The events will be held in partnership with other City agencies, the City Council, and non-profits. Property owners can learn more information about how to resolve outstanding property taxes, water and sewer fees, and other similar charges.
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NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 2/10/25
By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg, Alexis Marking & Michael Athy
This week: Upcoming Voter Registration/Change Deadline, Local Courts Resume Hearing State Voting Rights Challenges. Attorney General Preclears Local Poll Changes, Budget Hearing Proposals, Senate Elections Committee Meets; Congressional Election Calendar Change; Electing N.Y.s Lt. Governor, Alabama Redistricting Trial
Voter Registration and Party Change Deadline is February 14th
Eligible New York voters must be enrolled in a political party to participate in a party … <Read More>
DOT Speed Camera Program Report Shows Great Drops in Speeding at Camera Locations
On January 23, 2025, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez released a comprehensive report showing the results of the agency’s speed camera program. The report highlighted that speed camera locations yielded a 94 percent reduction in speeding, and in 2022 there were 14 percent fewer injuries and traffic related fatalities compared to locations without cameras. The speed camera program began in 2022 and is set to expire this year unless it … <Read More>
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 2/3/25
By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg & Alexis Marking
This week: NYS Voting Rights Act Upheld by Appellate Division, Legislature May Change Election Calendar, State Budget Hearings Focus on Elections, Access to Voting Proposal, Census Bureau Director Resigns, Lutnick Promises a Complete 2030 Count; ACS Conference Recording Link Available, Around the Nation: Illinois, North Carolina, Utah
N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LIGITATION
New York Appellate Division Reverses Lower Court Decision, Upholds New York Voting Rights Act … <Read More>
DOT Vision Zero Report Shows Large Decline in Traffic Deaths in Lower-Income Neighborhoods with Street Redesign
On January 15, 2025, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced a new Vision Zero equity report revealing that predominantly lower-income neighborhoods that received street redesigns saw the largest declines in traffic deaths. Vision Zero began in 2014 to improve street safety through data driven initiatives.
LIVESTREAM LINK: The American Community Survey on the Road – Tuesday 1/28 9 AM
This morning, the New York Elections, Census and Redistricting Institute, part of the Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law School, will host The American Community Survey on the Road, starting at 9 AM. To watch the event, click here.