Residents voiced concerns about mold, ventilation and lack of signage. On June 29, 2020, the New York City Council’s Committee on Public Housing and the Committee on Housing and Buildings held a joint hearing to discuss the steps that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) are taking to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19.
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VIRTUAL EVENT: 167th CityLaw Breakfast with Polly Trottenberg, NYC DOT Commissioner
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 167th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Polly Trottenberg, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation
Speaking On:
NYCDOT & COVID-19: Response Challenges, Recovery Opportunities
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020
Op-Ed Response: Pandemic May Necessitate Mail-In Ballots
The following is an op-ed in response to Professor Ross Sandler’s Commentary regarding mail-in ballots and the election. To read that piece, click here.
I think Ross Sandler makes some very good points in this editorial on mail-in ballots. I think, however, that we have an exceptional situation with this year’s election. Part of the problem in thinking about the mail-in ballot issue is that it takes a fair amount of time to undertake … <Read More>
Nail Salons, Personal Services Reopen as Part of Phase 3
Indoor dining is still suspended. On July 6, 2020, New York City entered Phase 3 of its reopening. Phase 3 allows personal services like nail salons, spas, tanning salons, massage parlors and tattoo parlors to reopen, as well as courts for sports in City parks. The “personal services” industry under Phase 3 does not include hair salons and barbershops, which were allowed to reopen under Phase 2.
UPDATED: City to Implement Up to 100 Miles of Safe Streets
The plan will aim to add 100 miles of open streets, widened sidewalks and protected bike lanes. Note: This article has been updated to continuously reflect the added streets as those announcements are made. Please continue to check back for further updates.
On April 27, 2020, the Mayor’s Office announced a plan along with Council Speaker Corey Johnson to implement street closures, sidewalk widening, and the addition of bike lanes as part of the City’s … <Read More>
City Beaches to Reopen July 1
Visitors are still encouraged to maintain social distancing measures on beaches. On June 24, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City’s 8 public beaches will reopen for swimming starting on July 1, with social distancing precautions still in place. Lifeguards will be on duty every day from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, but the Mayor reminds the public that swimming is strictly prohibited when lifeguards are not present.