NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 10/16/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Jeff Wice with Jordan Karpoff & Alexis Marking.

N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LITIGATION

Orange County: Clarke et al. v. Town of Newburgh

In January, three Black and three Hispanic residents of Newburgh filed this lawsuit, claiming the town’s at-large election system for Town Board elections has prevented Black and Hispanic residents from electing candidates of their choice, thus violating the N.Y. Voting Rights Act.

On October 10th, the … <Read More>


NY Elections, Census, and Redistricting Update 10/07/24

 

 

 

 

 

By Jeff Wice, Alexis Marking & Jordan Karpoff

REDISTRICTING

NYC Council Map Challenge Goes to State Court of Appeals 

This lawsuit was filed against the New York City Districting Commission, the New York City Board of Elections, and the New York State Board of Elections  challenging  the New York City Council district map based on an alleged violation of the New York City Charter.

Plaintiffs include Desis Rising Up and … <Read More>


Governor Announces $16.5 Million Investment for Decarbonizing NYC Affordable Housing

On August 19, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the $16.5 million contribution to decarbonize and improve existing affordable housing in New York City through the Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative for Existing Buildings (REDi: EB) Program. This program is administered New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This program is funded through the State’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF).



New York Redistricting: What Happened and Where Are We Going?

By Jeffrey M. Wice and Piper Benedict

New York State’s redistricting process following the 2020 Census failed to live up to the reforms envisioned by voters who endorsed the 2014 constitutional changes. Instead, the redistricting process proved unworkable, missed constitutional deadlines, and resulted in judicially-imposed districts. The time to fix the state’s redistricting process starts now, before the 2030 redistricting cycle gets underway.


City and State Continue to Combat Illegal Smoke Shops, Reform Cannabis Sales in New York

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams made announcements furthering New York’s fight against illegal smoke shops and reforming cannabis sales. The legalization of cannabis has forced the city and state to navigate the development of a new economy with the implementation of strict regulations; the state rollout of licenses and process for siting new dispensaries have limited the number of legal dispensaries that have opened statewide. While the state continues to navigate <Read More>