Schneiderman Announces $20.9 Million in Grants for NY Land Banks

Attorney General Schneiderman announces large contribution for Land Banks statewide, nearly doubling total grants. On March 24, 2017, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced $20.9 million in new grants to acquire abandoned properties and rehabilitate them for productive use. The grants were awarded under the Land Bank Community Revitalization Initiative to 19 land banks across the State. The $20.9 million brings the total Schneiderman has invested in land banks to $57 million … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 183rd CityLaw Breakfast with DOE Chancellor David C. Banks

Today, December 16, 2022, NYC Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks spoke at the 183rd CityLaw Breakfast. 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. This was the seventeenth virtual CityLaw Breakfast as in-person events are not feasible at this time … <Read More>


VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 183rd CityLaw Breakfast with DOE Chancellor David C. Banks on 12/16 at 9 AM

The Center for New York City Law and

Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 183rd CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

David C. Banks, Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education

Date: Friday, December 16, 2022

Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this fall due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with … <Read More>


NYC Mayoral Candidates Land Use Policy Recap

The Mayoral Election will help shape the City’s land use and housing policymaking decisions. Between now and June 20th, early voting is available for the NYC Primary, in which New Yorkers will help decide who will be the next Mayor of New York City. Over the course of their campaigns, mayoral candidates have developed and shared their positions on a variety of land use and housing issues including developing affordable housing, handling the eviction and <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 168th CityLaw Breakfast with Steven Banks, Dept. of Social Services Commissioner

On September 10, 2020, Steven Banks, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, spoke at the 168th CityLaw Breakfast. Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law gave opening remarks and Dean Anthony W. Crowell provided closing remarks. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon. Like last month, this breakfast was held virtually as in-person events are not feasible at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


VIRTUAL EVENT: 168th CityLaw Breakfast with Steven Banks, Dept. of Social Services Commissioner

 

Dean Anthony W. Crowell and

 Professor Ross Sandler, Director 

cordially invite you to the 168th CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

Steven Banks, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services

Speaking On:

The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Services and Homelessness

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this fall due to COVID-19, … <Read More>