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New York Note – City Legislation, Former DOB Commissioner Indicted, Queens Special Election
September 19, 2023
NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation....Read More -
New York Note – Budget Cuts, Climate Innovation Pilot, Short-Term Rentals
September 12, 2023
Mayor Adams Announces Budget Costs to Balance Asylum Seeker Accommodations Mayor Adams has directed every city agency to reduce their spending by 5%, in...Read More -
New York Note – Housing Incentives, Rikers Island, Asylum Seekers
September 6, 2023
Pro-Housing Communities Program Gov. Hochul has announced a new Pro-Housing Communities Program, which will direct $650M in state discretionary funds to municipalities that commit...Read More -
New York Note – Work Authorizations, Cannabis Injunction, Mayor Visits Israel
August 29, 2023
Governor Hochul Calls on Biden Administration to Support Asylum Seekers in NYS Governor Hochul has called on President Biden to take executive action in...Read More -
New York Note – Traffic Mobility Review Board, City of Yes, Outdoor Dining
August 21, 2023
Traffic Mobility Review Board The Traffic Mobility Review Board held their second meeting last Thursday. They discussed a variety of possible exemptions, including “cross...Read More -
New York Note – Chief Efficiency Officer, Asylum Seekers, Retirees’ Medicare
August 14, 2023
Denise C. Clay Named as Chief Efficiency Officer Denise C. Clay has been named as the NYC’s new Chief Efficiency Officer. The Chief Efficiency Officer...Read More -
New York Note – Budget Director, City Legislation, Brooklyn Power 100
August 7, 2023
Blake Washington Named as NYS Budget Director Governor Hochul announced the appointment of Blake G. Washington as New York State’s new Budget Director. He...Read More -
New York Note – Chief Counsel, Drone Usage, Workplace Accessibility
July 31, 2023
Lisa Zornberg Named as Mayor’s Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg has been named as Chief Counsel to Mayor Eric Adams. She will succeed Brendan McGuire, who...Read More -
The New York Note – Congestion Pricing, Asylum Seeker Policy, NYPD Commissioner
July 24, 2023
Traffic Mobility Review Board The Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB) held their first meeting to discuss tolling structures for the congestion pricing program. TMRB is...Read More