The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to a City Law Breakfast
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Carl Weisbrod
Chair of the NYC City Planning Commission
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CityLand Recognizes New York City’s Labor History
Labor Day commemorates the history of the labor movement and the social and economic gains of workers in the United States. New York City has been a location for many significant milestones of labor history. We here at CityLand document the changes in New York City land use, but we would be remiss to ignore that behind every land use change is the hard labor of American workers, from demolition to construction and all points … <Read More>
The Williams: Single Room Occupancy Housing Rights in New York City
The City of New York experienced a massive influx of unmarried immigrants prior to World War II. For many of these men and women, hotel-style accommodations were more convenient and affordable than rental apartments. Such units generally did not include kitchens, but some included bathrooms. Many City newcomers preferred the old-world comforts of a communal kitchen.
For many New Yorkers without the physical or socio-economic resources necessary to maintain their own homes, single-room occupancy accommodations … <Read More>
Three New Rules Ease New York City Contract Process
The procurement policy board, which makes the contracting rules for the City of New York, recently adopted rules that will make it easier for the City to manage how it purchases goods and services. The most important rule in terms of large purchases will allow the City to award competitively-bid contracts for goods and services based on price plus previously announced best value considerations. Before, contracts for goods and services had to be awarded … <Read More>
Center for New York City Law Breakfast: Patrick J. Foye
On Thursday, November 20, 2013 the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School hosted a City Law Breakfast, featuring Patrick J. Foye, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as the guest speaker. Mr. Foye’s talk was entitled, “Infrastructure and Public/Private Partnerships: ‘Bridging’ the Gap.”
Mr. Foye was introduced by Ross Sandler, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for NYC Law, and Anthony … <Read More>