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.
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NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 08/05/24
by Jeff Wice & Alexis Marking
REDISTRICTING
Orange County Legislature Rejects Another Map
The Orange County Legislature rejected another county legislative map proposal on August 1st on a 10-8 vote. The map would have advanced to the public hearing stage if the county legislature voted affirmatively. Legislators objected to a map developed by the legislature’s redistricting subcommittee that confirmed with the state’s redistricting criteria and voting rights act. Legislators complained that they needed … <Read More>
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 07/29/24
By Jeff Wice and Alexis Marking
EARLY VOTING
N.Y.S. Court of Appeals to Hear Early Voting Challenge Appeal Tomorrow
The state’s highest court will hear arguments tomorrow at 11:00 AM in Stefanik v. Hochul, an appeal challenging the state’s new law permitting voters to mail-in their ballots during the early voting periods. You can watch the oral arguments here: https://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/live.html
BALLOT PROPOSALS
Equal Rights Amendment Back on New York’s November Ballot
On Tuesday, … <Read More>
Governor Reveals Proposal for Affordable Housing Transformation of Former Bayview Correctional Facility Site
On July 22, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the proposal for Liberty Landing, a project to convert the former Bayview Correctional Facility in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan into a multi-faceted community hub. The hub would include a community facility unit and an affordable housing residence.
Governor Signs Legislation Adding More Civil and Family Court Judges
On July 17, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.9839/A.10540, which provides 16 additional Family and Civil Court judges to New York City, among other judges statewide. This legislation aims to address delays and backlogs throughout the family and civil court process and expedite proceedings.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 07/15/24
By Jeff Wice and Alexis Marking
VOTING RIGHTS
Mt. Pleasant: Town Board Challengers Ask For Court Conference
Attorneys for the voters challenging Westchester County’s town board over vote dilution issues under the state’s voting rights act have asked Judge David Everett of Westchester County State Supreme Court to schedule a conference to resolve a dispute between the challengers and the town’s Industrial Development Agency. The challengers argue that the agency needs to provide more … <Read More>