New York Note

Start of Session Last Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2026 New York State legislative session. One recurring theme likely to have an ongoing...

Mamdani Cancels Executive Orders In one of his first acts as Mayor following his inauguration on Thursday, Mamdani issued an executive order that revoked...

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Announces Key Appointments Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani announced several new key appointees within his administration. Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore to serve as the...

NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation Last Thursday, the NYC Council held its final Stated meeting of the year, approving a number of bills...

City Unveils $1B Plan to Enhance the Coney Island Boardwalk NYC officials announced a $1 billion plan to transform the Coney Island Boardwalk, including...

CPS 2026 NY Outlook: Holiday Reception & Panel Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies will host a holiday reception and panel on New York’s state of...

Manhattan Council Member Julie Menin Claims Victory in Speaker Race Council Member Julie Menin (District 5) announced that she has secured the backing of...

Client Spotlight: Studio Museum in Harlem The Studio Museum in Harlem has opened its new home, a seven-floor, 82,000 square foot facility. Designed by...

Council Member Erik Bottcher Enters Crowded Race for NY-12 City Council Member Erik Bottcher, a Democrat representing Chelsea, Greenwich Village, and Hell’s Kitchen, announced...