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.
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NYCHA and HPD Celebrate Opening of Betances Family Apartments in Mott Haven
On July 15, 2024, New York’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) celebrated the grand opening of Betances Family Apartments, a new affordable building, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The apartment complex is located on the NYCHA Betances VI campus in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx.
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>
Landmarks Designates 1 Wall Street Building Banking Room
On June 25, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the 1 Wall Street Banking Room (known as the Red Room) as an interior landmark. The 1 Wall Street Building, located at the intersection of Broadway and Wall Street in the heart of Manhattan’s financial district, was designated an individual New York City landmark in 2001. The Banking Room was built in 1931 by architect Ralph Walker and muralist Hildreth Meière.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 07/08/24
By Jeff Wice and Alexis Marking
VOTING RIGHTS
Attorney General To Intervene in Cheektowaga Voting Rights Act Challenge
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has informed the Erie County State Supreme Court that her office will intervene in the state voting rights act challenge filed against the Town of Cheektowaga over town board vote dilution. In that case, the town is challenging the constitutionality of the New York … <Read More>
City Planning Commission Approves Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan
On June 26, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the Bronx Metro-North Station Area plan. Four new Metro-North stations will be constructed along the East Bronx in Morris Park, Hunts Point, Co-op City, and Parkchester/Van Nest. The plan complements the construction of these stations by adding more housing, job opportunities, and enhanced public spaces around the Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest stations.