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>
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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>
City Releases Proposed Rules for Two New Tax Incentives Programs: 485-x and 467-m
On October 8, 2024, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) published the proposed rules for the Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers (Real Property Tax Law Section 485-x) and Affordable Housing From Commercial Conversions (Real Property Tax Law Section 467-m) programs.
COMPLETE VIDEO: Policy Briefing with DCP Director Dan Garodnick, ‘City of Yes for Housing Opportunity’
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Department of City Planning Director Dan Garodnick spoke at New York Law School about the Adams Administration’s “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” zoning text amendment. He had a discussion with Ben Max, Executive Editor for the Center for New York City and State Law about the amendment’s recent approval by the City Planning Commission and pending City Council review.
Landmarks Celebrates Placement of Markers for Old Croton Aqueduct Walk
On September 19, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission celebrated the installation of three historic markers to commemorate the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk. The Old Croton Aqueduct Walk was designated as a scenic landmark this past April, and is the Bronx’s first scenic landmarks and the twelfth scenic landmark designated citywide.