This week- State Court Hears Motion to Recuse Judge in Congressional Map Challenge; State VRA Litigation Activity; Governor Signs ERIC Interstate Compact Law; A Look at the N.Y. League of Women Voters, Around the Nation: Indiana
LITIGATION
Congressional Redistricting
Williams et. al v. New York State Board of Elections et. al
On October 27th, a complaint was filed in New York County State Supreme Court asking that the state legislature create a new district that … <Read More>
By Stephen Louis
On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani will become the Mayor of the City of New York. He will be busy from Day One. But to implement his policies, both big and small, what does he have to do on Day One, or shortly thereafter?
Today, December 10, 2025, the Center for New York City and State Law and Citizens Budget Commission co-hosted a policy briefing with Julie Menin, the presumptive next City Council Speaker. Ben Max, Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law and Andrew Rein, President of Citizens Budget Commission spoke with Council Member Menin about her accomplishments in government, vision for leading the Council in 2026, and more.
To watch the video, … <Read More>
By Mark Chiusano
New York City’s gig economy is staggeringly influential by almost every measure. Delivery bikers make close to 3 million takeout dropoffs a week. Ubers and Lyfts dwarf the 14,000 green and yellow taxis on city streets. Roughly 6% of all workers in the five boroughs rely on gig work as their main income, a number that is likely a significant undercount. Their labors have changed consumption patterns and powered restaurants, small … <Read More>
This week- GOP State Election Commissioners Seek Judge’s Recusal In Congressional Map Challenge; NYC Council To Elect CM Julie Menin as New Speaker, Preparing to Pass Census Office Legislation; Democrats Make Gains in Local Elections; Around the Nation: Texas
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.