On April 15, 2024, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Deputy Commissioner Keith Kerman, New York City Councilmember Joann Ariola, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers, Councilmember Inna Vernikov, CUNY Kingsborough Community College Interim President Suri Duitch, and community members celebrated the creation of the Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering. The goal of this office will be to keep New … <Read More>
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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 192nd CityLaw Breakast featuring DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber – Thurs. May 9th
Celebrating Thirty Years of CityLaw Breakfasts!
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 192nd CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Jocelyn E. Strauber, Commissioner, Department of Investigation
Speaking on:
Combatting Corruption
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 8:15 AM – Speaker begins 8:30 AM
Landmarks Designates the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk as the Bronx’s First Scenic Landmark
On April 16, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk as a scenic landmark. The Aqueduct Walk is a 4.9 acre linear park along Aqueduct Avenue between West Kingsbridge Road and West Burnside Avenue. It features a public walkway built on top of the Old Croton Aqueduct.
City Launches Pilot Program to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Access Safe, Permanent Housing
On April 15, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park announced the launch of a new pilot program, “Project Home,” that will provide intensive specialized housing search assistance for permanent homes for domestic violence survivors with children who are currently in city shelters.
COMPLETE VIDEO: State Budget Briefing with Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, 4/15 at 9 AM
This morning, New York Law School welcomed New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer for a state budget briefing with Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director for the Center for New York City Law. Anthony W. Crowell, Dean and President of New York Law School, provided opening remarks.
State Comptroller Calls for Better Monitoring and Reporting on NYC Capital Projects
On April 5, 2024, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report about monitoring of New York City’s capital projects. His report found that projects often run over the initial budget and past the estimated timeline, suggesting that better monitoring could save City resources.