City Reveals New Garbage Truck Design in Latest Push for Trash Containerization

On February 1, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a twofold plan to move forward with the commitment made by Mayor Adams to store all street trash in pickup containers. The plan includes the introduction of automated, side-loading garbage trucks and a data-driven containerization strategy set to begin to take place in Manhattan Community Board 9 (Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, Hamilton Heights) this year. The pilot aims to containerize one … <Read More>


HPD Fines Landlord $150K for Failure to Comply With Lead Laws

On January 10, 2024, the New York City Department Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced that they obtained civil penalties amounting to $150,000 against Ezriel Weinberger and affiliates for their failure to comply with lead-based paint laws across ten properties. These penalties concern lead-based paint offenses in over 790 units located across the Bronx and Manhattan. Each property incurred fines of $15,000.



EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 190th CityLaw Breakfast with Comptroller Brad Lander – Thursday, February 15th

Celebrating Thirty Years of CityLaw Breakfasts!

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 190th CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

Brad Lander, Comptroller of the City of New York

Speaking on:

A Vision for a More Thriving, Equitable, and Resilient City

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024

Time: 8:15 AM – Speaker begins 8:30 AM

Place: Events Center, New York Law School

185 West Broadway, New York, New York 10013

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