Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the life of Dr. King and the work of the African-American civil rights movement in the United States. As one of the oldest cities in America, New York City has been a location for many significant milestones of African-American history, for better and for worse. In celebration of the holiday, we have created a list of historic places that have a connection to the civil rights community. Some of … <Read More>
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New York Law School Magazine Recognizes Center for NYC Law’s 20th Anniversary
In its latest issue, New York Law School Magazine featured the Center for New York City Law and our recently-celebrated 20th anniversary. The feature, along with photos of Center events and speakers across our 20-year history is available in full here.
Center for New York City Law Breakfast: Carl Weisbrod
The Center for New York City Law cordially invites you to a City Law Breakfast
presenting
Carl Weisbrod
Chairman of the NYC City Planning Commission
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NYLS Honors Four Leaders with Civic Fame Award
Civic Fame is the colossal, 25-foot tall gilded female figure in a flowing robe who stands barefoot on a sphere at the top of the Municipal Building overlooking City Hall. Civic Fame, created in 1913 by sculptor Adolph Weinman, carries a five-sectioned crown representing the five boroughs, and a shield and laurel branch representing victory and triumph.
On May 1, 2015, the statue also became the name of a new award by New York Law … <Read More>
UPDATED: Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Panel on East Midtown Rezoning
The Center for New York City Law and the Center for Real Estate Studies cordially invite you to: