On MArch 25, 2026, the Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law hosted “The Road to Driverless Cars: Debating a Safe and Fair Autonomous Vehicle Future in NYC.” The panel featured Mark Chiusano, NYLS Senior Fellow and author of the forthcoming book Gigging Alone; Sara Lind, Co-Executive Director at Open Plans; Sam Schwartz, Founder of the Transportation Research Program at Roosevelt House at Hunter College; and … <Read More>
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Giving Birth to a New Agency – Paths to Mayor Mamdani’s Department of Community Safety
By Stephen Louis
When Zohran Mamdani ran for Mayor, one of his leading proposals was the creation of a new Department of Community Safety. His campaign website includes a report setting forth the two main components of this initiative. One is creating a new city agency — the Department of Community Safety (DCS) — that would take a public health approach to safety. The other is a list of programs — some new, many existing … <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: 202nd CityLaw Breakfast with First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan
On March 5, 2026, New York City First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan spoke at the 202nd CityLaw Breakfast. First Deputy Mayor Fuleihan spoke on “How to Build a Budget.” Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Center for New York City and State Law Founding Director and Professor Ross Sandler provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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What to Make of Mayor Adams’ Last-Day Charter Revision Commission
By Stephen Louis
On December 31, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, on his last day in office, appointed a new Charter Revision Commission (CRC), a body that reviews the New York City Charter and recommends changes to the voters. The press release announcing the creation of the CRC said it would especially focus on whether open primaries and non-partisan elections would make city government more inclusive, accessible, and democratic.
COMPLETE VIDEO: Mayoral Candidate Forum on Parks, Recreation, and Open Space – 4/8 5:30 PM
On Tuesday, April 9, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law, along with co-hosts New Yorkers for Parks and the Play Fair Coalition, welcomed the mayoral primary candidates to discuss their positions on parks, recreation and open space.
COMPLETE VIDEO: NYC Comptroller Candidate Debate 2025
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 the Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law School and the Citizens Budget Commission hosted the first 2025 NYC Comptroller Candidate Debate featuring Council Member Justin Brannan and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. The debate was moderated by Andrew Rein, President, Citizens Budget Commission and Ben Max, Program Director, Center for New York City and State Law.