On May 18, 2023, Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley, Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan, and Animal Care Centers of NYC Chief Executive Officer Risa Weinstock joined community members and advocates to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Animal Care Center at 2050 Bartow Avenue in the Baychester section of the Bronx. The Animal Care Centers are overseen by the Department of Health and operated by Animal Care Centers of … <Read More>
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Proposed Council Bill Provides Navigator Services for Families with Children Entering Intake Centers
On February 2, 2023, Council Member Diana Ayala introduced Int. 902 (2023) at the NYC Council. The bill would require the Department of Homeless Services to provide process navigator services to every family with children seeking temporary shelter at an intake center.
COMPLETE VIDEO: 186th CityLaw Breakfast with DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, Today 4/18 at 9 AM
Today, April 18, 2023, DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala spoke at the 186th CityLaw Breakfast. Commissioner Aggarwala spoke on “What Should Earth Day Mean for NYC?” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, delivered opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell joined for a closing discussion. This breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig LLP.
VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 186th CityLaw Breakfast with DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, Tuesday April 18th at 9 AM
The Center for New York City Law and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 186th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Rohit Aggarwala, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection
Speaking on:
What Should Earth Day Mean for NYC?
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
City Announces New Biotechnology Center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
On March 3, 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation, and Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation announced the City will open a new sustainability-focused biotechnology center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The $20 million center will open in 2025 and be the first commercial center for sustainable biotechnology development in the United States. More than 400 jobs will be created and supported through the center’s office spaces, research laboratories, … <Read More>
City and State to Start Public Meetings for Reimagining of Cross Bronx Expressway
The first meeting will be held tonight. On March 24, 2023, agency officials from the city’s Departments of Transportation, City Planning, Health and Mental Hygiene joined and officials from the New York State Department of Transportation announced the start of the community engagement process to address ongoing issues with the Cross Bronx Expressway.