On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law hosted its 200th CityLaw Breakfast. Janno Lieber, MTA Chair and CEO spoke on the state of the MTA and the importance of pro-transit leadership in both Albany and City Hall. Professor Ross Sandler, Founding Director of the Center for New York City and State Law, provided opening remarks. The breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
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COMPLETE VIDEO: 199th CityLaw Breakfast with Congressman Dan Goldman
On June 17, 2025 Congressman Dan Goldman spoke at the 199th CityLaw Breakfast on “Democracy on the Brink: Corruption and the Public Trust.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
COMPLETE VIDEO: 198th CityLaw Breakfast ft. NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
On May 13, 2025, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli spoke at the 198th CityLaw Breakfast on “Navigating Economic and Fiscal Uncertainty in New York.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
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COMPLETE VIDEO: 197th CityLaw Breakfast with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

On April 17, 2025, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch spoke at the 197th CityLaw Breakfast. She spoke on “The Foundations of Public Safety in New York City.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
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COMPLETE VIDEO: 196th CityLaw Breakfast with Ya-Ting Liu, Chief Public Realm Officer
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Ya-Ting Liu, the City’s first Chief Public Officer, spoke at the 196th CityLaw Breakfast. Ms. Liu spoke on “Realm of Possibility: How NYC is Improving Public Space for New Yorkers.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, … <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: 193rd CityLaw Breakfast with Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom spoke at the 193rd CityLaw Breakfast. She spoke on “the Adams Administration Response to a Humanitarian Crisis.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Founding Director for the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP. The breakfast … <Read More>