DOT encourages all types of partners to apply for the Open Streets program. On December 9, 2021, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the opening of applications for the 2022 Open Streets and Public Spaces Programming.
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City Council Passes Legislation to Limit Fees Landlords Can Collect From Tenants for Early Vacancies
The bill amends the landlord’s duty to mitigate damages for an early vacancy of a leased residence. On November 23, 2021, the City Council passed Int. 2312-A, which limits the fees landlords can collect from tenants who vacate prior to the end of a lease to prepare the property for the next rental. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Kevin C. Riley, helps balance the needs of landlords to pay for the maintenance of units … <Read More>
COMPLETE VIDEO: 176th CityLaw Breakfast with Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect
Today, December 3, 2021, Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect, spoke at the 176th CityLaw Breakfast. Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law provided opening remarks. President and Dean of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell held a conversation with District Attorney-Elect Bragg. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon, and co-sponsored by the Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law and the Criminal Justice Institute. This … <Read More>
City Council Passes Legislation to Require Certain Agencies to Enable Inspectors to Issue First-Time Warnings
The bill enables inspectors to check if violations have been issued in the past. On November 23, 2021, the City Council passed Int. 167 B-2018, a bill aimed at providing small businesses with relief from hefty fines and penalties for certain violations by making it easier for agencies to issue first-time warnings. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Alan Maisel.
New York’s Holiday Season 2021: What to Expect
After many closures last year, the holiday season welcomes back guests and spectators to New York City with some limitations. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly shaped holiday festivities citywide last year, with the cancellation of many live in-person events, restrictions to televised-only events, and closures of many beloved shows and attractions that draw thousands of visitors to New York City each year. After significant progress has been made in the fight against COVID-19, New York City … <Read More>
VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 176th CityLaw Breakfast with Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect, 12/3
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and
Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 176th CityLaw Breakfast
Featuring Speaker
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect
Date: Friday, December 3, 2021
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 fall due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with an opportunity for our guests to participate in … <Read More>