New York Note

Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State On Tuesday, Governor Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State (SotS), laying out her vision for...

NYC Council Charter Meeting Last Wednesday, the NYC Council held their charter meeting to begin the 2024-2025 session. Adrienne Adams was unanimously reelected as...

Governor Hochul Vetoes Wrongful Death Act On Friday, Governor Hochul vetoed the Wrongful Death Act, in one of her final acts of 2023. The...

NYC Council Introduces and Passes Legislation Last Wednesday, the NYC Council convened their final Stated meeting of the year, where they passed and introduced...

Adams Appoints New Department of Correction Commissioner Mayor Adams announced Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as the new Commissioner of the NYC Department of Correction (DOC). Maginley-Liddie...

Adams Announces Executive Director for Housing Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Leila Bozorg as the City’s new Executive Director for Housing. Bozorg will...

TMRB Releases Congestion Pricing Tolling Structure Recommendations The Traffic Mobility Review Board has issued their report on a recommended tolling structure for the Central...

Mayor Orders 20% Cut in Asylum Seeker Spending Mayor Adams has ordered a 20% decrease in spending on asylum seekers. This follows his announcement...

Mayor Releases November Plan with $314M in Cuts Last Thursday, Mayor Adams released the City’s November 2023 Financial Plan Update (the Plan). The Plan...