On May 5, 2022, the City Council voted to pass Int. 173-A, a bill aimed to improve parks and playgrounds through better standards for quality inspections and provide more transparency about what playgrounds and parks require improvements. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Shekar Krishnan, who is the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
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VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 179th CityLaw Breakfast with Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President – 5/13 at 9 AM
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 179th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President
Speaking On:
Manhattan’s Recovery
Date: Friday, May 13, 2022
Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this spring due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with an opportunity for our … <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: 178th CityLaw Breakfast with Gary P. Jenkins, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services
Today, April 8, 2022, Department of Social Services Commissioner Gary P. Jenkins spoke at the 178th CityLaw Breakfast on “Combating Homelessness.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell joined for a closing colloquy. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon. This was the twelfth virtual CityLaw Breakfast as in-person events are not feasible … <Read More>
VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 178th CityLaw Breakfast with Gary P. Jenkins, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services – 4/8
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 178th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Gary P. Jenkins, Commissioner of the Department of Social Services
Speaking On:
Combating Homelessness
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022
Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this spring due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers … <Read More>
City Council Votes to Extend Rent Stabilization Law
State law requires rent stabilization laws to be renewed periodically based on housing vacancy rates. On March 10, 2022, the City Council voted to extend the City’s Rent Stabilization Law by providing more time to gather data to ensure the rent stabilization law is still necessary. The bill, Int. 70, was sponsored by Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez.