New York City

Mayoral Appointments Mayor Mamdani announced his nomination for Chair of the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC), along with three leadership appointments across key city agencies....

Technology & Gig Economy TWIN CITIES—MSP Council Schedules Vote on Proposed Data Center Moratorium The Minneapolis City Council scheduled a May 21 vote on...

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge State Action to Address City Budget Gap Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin jointly called...

Rose Christ and Katie Schwab, co-chairs of Cozen O’ Connor Public Strategies’ New York Practice, have been named to City & State New York’s...

Mayor Takes Action on City Council Protest “Buffer-Zone” Legislation On Friday, Mayor Mamdani vetoed Introduction 175-B, but said he would allow Introduction 1-B to become law. The vetoed legislation...

Technology & Gig Economy CHICAGO—City Council Approves First Taxi Fare Increase The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s (D) plan to raise taxi...

Proposed Pied‑à‑Terre Tax Announced for New York State Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced a proposal to enact New York State’s first...

Mayor Mamdani’s 100 Days in Office On Sunday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office with two rallies, including an event...

Housing & Real Estate LOS ANGELES—Council Adopts Limited Upzoning Plan to Delay SB 79 The Los Angeles City Council approved a strategy to upzone...