On August 15, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with critical stakeholders celebrated New York City Council’s approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan. Four new Metro-North stations will be coming to the Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, Hunts Point, and Co-op City neighborhoods in the Bronx by 2027. The plan complements the construction of these stations by adding more housing, job opportunities, and enhanced public spaces around the Morris Park and … <Read More>
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 193rd CityLaw Breakfast with Anne Williams-Isom, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services – 9/12
The Center for New York City Law and Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 193rd CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Anne Williams-Isom, NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
Speaking on:
The Adams Administration Response to a Humanitarian Crisis
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 8:15 AM – Speaker begins 8:30 AM
Place: Auditorium, New York Law School
DOT Launches App Portal for Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program
On August 19, 2024, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that applications for the Off-Hour Delivery (OHD) Incentive Program have opened. This program provides New York City businesses who make or receive commercial deliveries during the congested times of the day a one-time incentive reimbursement on qualifying deliveries during off-hour deliveries to reduce traffic congestion during the day.
Spending Study Shows Negative Impact of Sidewalk Sheds on Local Businesses
On August 14, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the release of a new study that examines the effect sidewalk sheds and scaffolding have on Manhattan businesses. This study was commissioned by New York City and conducted with Mastercard.
Robert S. Tucker Appointed FDNY Commissioner
On August 12, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Robert S. Tucker, Esq as the Commissioner of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). Tucker, who has been with the Fire Department since 1985, has served as secretary of the Fire Department of the City of New York Foundation, is an honorary fire commissioner of the City of New York.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 08/19/24
by Jeff Wice & Alexis Marking
REDISTRICTING
Orange County Legislature Inches Forward With New Map
In what may be the final county legislative redistricting process in the state, the Orange County Legislature has approved one map to move forward to a public comment period before a public hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, August 27th at 5:00 PM. After disagreeing for weeks on how to proceed, the legislature’s Rules Committee broke a logjam … <Read More>