COMPLETE VIDEO: NYC Comptroller Candidate Debate 2025

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 the Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law School and the Citizens Budget Commission hosted the first 2025 NYC Comptroller Candidate Debate featuring Council Member Justin Brannan and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. The debate was moderated by Andrew Rein, President, Citizens Budget Commission and Ben Max, Program Director, Center for New York City and State Law.


COMPLETE VIDEO: 196th CityLaw Breakfast with Ya-Ting Liu, Chief Public Realm Officer

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Ya-Ting Liu, the City’s first Chief Public Officer, spoke at the 196th CityLaw Breakfast. Ms. Liu spoke on “Realm of Possibility: How NYC is Improving Public Space for New Yorkers.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, … <Read More>



COMPLETE VIDEO: 195th CityLaw Breakfast featuring City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli

On December 17, 2024, City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli spoke at the 195th CityLaw Breakfast. Minority Leader Borelli spoke on “New York or Nowhere: How State and Local Policy Helped Fuel Donald Trump’s 2024 Win.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Founding Director for the Center for New York City and State Law provided opening remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and … <Read More>


New York’s Holiday Season 2024: What’s Happening

Happy holidays! As the 2024 holiday season begins in New York City, CityLand is delighted to present our annual guide on some of New York’s seasonal highlights.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will be held live on Thursday, November 28 from 8:30 AM to noon. The event will also be televised on NBC and streaming on Peacock. For more information about the parade route, click here.


COMPLETE VIDEO: CityLaw Breakfast: The Six Questions on NYC Voters’ 2024 Ballots

This morning, State Senator Liz Krueger and Hon. Diane Savino spoke at the 194th CityLaw Breakfast, and discussed the six ballot proposals New Yorkers will vote on this election. Krueger spoke on Question 1, the New York State “Equal Rights Amendment” and Savino spoke about the five citywide ballot proposals. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Professor and Founding Director of the Center for New York City and State … <Read More>