DOT Announces Open Streets at Schools Ahead of Start of School Year

On August 29, 2024, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the creation of 71 Open Streets at schools across the City. This record number of school-related Open Streets is the result of the New York City Department of Transportation’s $30 million investment to create and sustain high-quality public spaces like plazas and Open Streets, through the City’s Public Space Equity Program (PSEP). The City’s Public Space Equity Program aims to provide … <Read More>


DEP Appoints New Borough Commissioners for the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island

On August 12, 2024, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection appointed three Borough Commissioners for the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. The Borough Commissioners will serve as chief liaisons for elected officials, stakeholders, and community members to address environmental issues within each borough. They will also help oversee the advancement of capital projects, the monitoring of air and noise issues, and working with local, state and federal agencies as needed. 


EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 193rd CityLaw Breakfast with Anne Williams-Isom, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services – 9/12

 

The Center for New York City Law and Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 193rd CityLaw Breakfast

   Featuring Speaker

Anne Williams-Isom, NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

Speaking on:

The Adams Administration Response to a Humanitarian Crisis 

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

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

Place: Auditorium, New York Law School


Parks Dept, City Officials Celebrate Opening of New Skate Park in Red Hook

On July 2, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés, and members of the community celebrated the opening of a new skate and BMX park and renovations conducted at Harold Ickes Playground in Red Hook. This project was funded by the New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, and the Office of … <Read More>



EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: New York Redistricting: What Happened and What’s Next – June 18th 9:30 AM

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Agenda:

9:30 Welcoming Remarks – Dean Anthony Crowell, New York Law School

9:35 Conference Overview – Prof. Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Law School

9:45 Keynote Remarks – ‘Special Master’ Dr. Jonathan Cervas, Carnegie Mellon University

10:00 Mapping Presentation – Steven Romalewski, CUNY Graduate Center

10:15 Panel 1 – The 2014 Constitutional Amendment and Post-2020 Redistricting Process 

-Ken Jenkins, Chair, NYS Independent Redistricting Commission… <Read More>