Government Efficiency Proposals Come to New York City Voters

By Stephen Louis

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s charter revision commission, known as the Committee on Government Efficiency (COGE), has put forth proposals in five yes-or-no questions to appear on this fall’s general election ballot, available for all New York City voters to register their approval or disapproval. They deal with speeding up and simplifying processes for a variety of city projects and approvals, reducing paperwork for city contractors, and improving the City’s process to set aside … <Read More>

NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/22/26

This week: What Candidates and Political Professionals Need To Know As Election Day Approaches; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Court; Federal Court Challenge to Even Year Voting Slowly Advances; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; Cheektowaga VRA Case Proceeds in Erie County Supreme Court; Senator Shelley Mayer Appointed as LATFOR Senate Co-Chair; Proposed Census Changes Threaten Data Accuracy; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)

NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/14/26

This week: Proposed 2030 Census Changes Would Limit the Count & Impact New York Population Count; Legislation Before Governor Hochul Would Extend Voting Hours; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Court; Federal Court Challenge to Even Year Voting Slowly Advances; AG Letitia James Joins U.S. Supreme Court Brief Opposing Trump Mail Voting Restrictions; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; State Board of Elections Adopts New Fair Campaign Code; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)

COMPLETE VIDEO: September 11th Commemoration – 25 Years Later: Remembrance, Resilience, and the Future of Lower Manhattan

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, New York Law School commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The panel, “September 11 Commemoration – 25 Years Later: Remembrance, Resilience and the Future of Lower Manhattan” discussed the different collaborative efforts in Lower Manhattan’s recovery and renewal following the attacks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell provided opening remarks. Panelists included Carol Kellerman, former Executive Director of the September 11th Fund; … <Read More>

Housing Report: New York City Has Approved 6,732 New Residential Units This Year Through August

The Center for New York City and State Law is partnering with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to provide a monthly report tracking relevant hearings, votes, and approvals for new housing — also known as residential dwelling units — from the City Planning Commission and City Council. This report — and each monthly report to follow — is based on unique data tracking by REBNY of projects that are in the city’s … <Read More>