Proposed Council Bill Promotes Legislative Process Education for Community Boards, Local Entities

On October 10, 2024, the New York City Council introduced Bill Int. No. 1075-2024[1] (the “bill”) proposing to improve legislative and procedural knowledge of community boards and other local civic entities. This bill, sponsored by Nantasha Williams of District 27 and Majority Leader, Amanda Faíras of District 18, seeks to assign new responsibility to borough presidents, along with the Civic Engagement Commission (“NYC CEC”).  Established in 2018 by the Charter Revision Commission, the NYC … <Read More>


Mayor Adams Names Jessica Tisch as New NYPD Commissioner

On November 20, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Jessica Tisch as commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), effective November 25th. Tisch is the second woman to serve as NYPD Commissioner in the department’s 179-year history. The first, Commissioner Keechant Sewell, was also appointed under Mayor Adams; Tisch will be the fourth person to lead the NYPD since Adams took office in January 2022. Javier Lojan will serve as Acting … <Read More>


City Launches Trade-In Program for E-Bikes and Batteries

On October 23, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the final rules regulating the City’s $2 million trade-in program for electric-powered mobility devices, such as electric bikes, and their batteries. This program is part of the City’s “Charge Safe, Ride Safe: New York City’s Electric Micromobility Action Plan” which aims to mitigate the risk of deadly e-bike fires, caused by uncertified lithium-ion batteries by promoting public safety and reducing the illegal … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: CityLaw Breakfast: The Six Questions on NYC Voters’ 2024 Ballots

This morning, State Senator Liz Krueger and Hon. Diane Savino spoke at the 194th CityLaw Breakfast, and discussed the six ballot proposals New Yorkers will vote on this election. Krueger spoke on Question 1, the New York State “Equal Rights Amendment” and Savino spoke about the five citywide ballot proposals. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Professor and Founding Director of the Center for New York City and State … <Read More>


What is the Future of Outdoor Dining in New York City?

 

By Mark Chiusano

The outdoor dining setup at Artesano on Chambers Street had some of the soaring dignity of its location. Patrons savoring the high-end Peruvian food could look through an arched, see-through roof at the classical limestone exterior of the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, topped by the towering gilded statue “Civic Fame.”  

It did not feel like eating in the street. It was an “extension of our restaurant,” said Roman Cervantes, a <Read More>