
DSNY Commissioner Tisch at the 184th CityLaw Breakfast. Image Credit: CityLaw.
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. (more…)

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 (more…)

A map of current FRESH supermarkets. Image Credit: NYC DCP.
On February 1, 2023, the Department of City Planning updated the progress of the Food Retail Expansion to Support Health program with a new report, “FRESH By the Numbers.”. The Food Retail Expansion to Support Health (“FRESH”) program gives property owners the ability to construct slightly larger buildings in certain districts if the building includes a FRESH supermarket. The program targets neighborhoods that often lack access to fresh produce and other groceries, which can result in inequities and worse health outcomes for local residents. (more…)

DOT Commissioner Rodriguez joins Council Member Crystal Hudson, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the new expanded pedestrian plaza on Underhill Avenue. Image Credit: NYC DOT.
On January 21, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced the completion of a new pedestrian plaza on Underhill Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Agency and elected officials joined community partners in celebrating the ribbon cutting for the new plaza, which includes an extension of Lowry Triangle into the roadway. (more…)

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 (more…)