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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De Blasio Administration Announces Brooklyn-Queens Connector Streetcar
New light rail will bring much-needed connectivity to other existing modes of transportation. On August 30, 2018, the de Blasio Administration announced plans to move forward with the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) streetcar project. The emissions-free light rail system will help serve the continuously growing Brooklyn-Queens Waterfront communities that are underserved by existing transportation.
COMPLETE VIDEO: 150th CityLaw Breakfast with MTA President Patrick Foye
MTA President Patrick Foye spoke at this morning’s 150th CityLaw Breakfast at New York Law School. Foye was introduced for Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, with remarks by Dean Anthony W. Crowell.