This week: Election Law Litigation Deadlines; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Appellate Division; Webinar on New York Voting Rights Act; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; Test Census Raises Concerns; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network)
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)
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)
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>
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>
This week: Brooklyn Democrats’ Rules Change Goes Back to Court; Good Government Groups Affirm Commitment to Election Integrity; State Board of Elections Adopts Rules for Ballot Drop Boxes; N.Y.C. Campaign Finance Board Releases Post-2025 Election Report; Onondaga County Legislature Approves Term Limits Compromise; Free CLE on Voting Rights Tonight; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; Census Bureau Removes Bar Against Partisan Influence; Around the Nation (From Redistricting Network); Maryland Court Permits New Redistricting Amendment for A Vote