New Congressional Map Challenge; Board of Elections litigation, Stefanik Poll Challenged by Democrats; Register Now for the November 14 Statewide Census Organizing Conference; VRA Preclearance; ...

Court of Appeals Hears Newburgh VRA Challenge; Even Year Voting Law Upheld; Register Now for the November 14 Statewide Census Organizing Conference; VRA Preclearance; A Closer Look at Even Year Voting ...

This morning, the Center for New York City and State Law will host a policy briefing with First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro discussing the “Adams Administration Accomplishments and Priorities.” Dean and ...

On October 14, the New York Court of Appeals will hear the case of Clarke et. al v. Town of Newburgh. In 2022, New York enacted the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (NYVRA) to protect voting rights and ...

In this ongoing voting rights action, plaintiffs allege that the Town of Newburgh’s at-large method of election for Town Board members dilutes the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters in ...

On September 30, 2025, Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined community members to celebrate the completed renovation of John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The restoration project ...

New development would provide affordable housing while incorporating green design features. On October 7, 2008, the City Planning Commission unanimously approved the Dept. of Housing Preservation and ...

Illegal landfill slowed approval of Queens development. In 1976, a developer received approval from the Planning Commission for the Riverview development, a 500-unit project on a 28-acre parcel ...

Building owner inspected facade after allotted time. Beginning in 1980, owners of buildings taller than six stories were required to conduct a critical examination of their buildings’ facade every ...

One building owner intended to demolish house in order to build seven-story office. On July 13, 2010, Landmarks heard testimony on the possible designation of two separately owned Federal-style ...