Adams Requests Relief from City’s Right-to-Shelter LawMayor Adams has requested permission to relief NYC of its right-to-shelter law. Currently, the city provides shelter to anyone who asks, but the Adams administration has asserted that the asylum seeker has overwhelmed the city’s resources. The Mayor noted that he was not seeking to end the right to shelter. Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul also called on the Biden administration to expedite work authorization for asylum seekers. The city is currently expected to spend over $4.3B through June 2024 to accommodate asylum seekers. NYC Council Passes and Introduces LegislationLast Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation to make permanent the Open Culture program established during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing arts and cultures institutions to use roadways for events. They also passed a bill making changes to the CityFHEPS program, removing barriers to accessing housing vouchers. The Council also introduced legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring “low-wage” employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment. You can find all of the bills that were passed and introduced here. Housing Chief to Leave Adams AdministrationNew York City’s Chief Housing Officer, Jessica Katz, announced that she will be stepping down. Though she will not be leaving until later in the summer, Katz noted that she was proud to work with the Mayor to “set the course for our city’s housing policy.” Katz was in the position a little over a year, and oversaw the New York City Housing Authority and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. |
About Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the international law firm Cozen O’Connor, is a bipartisan government relations practice representing clients before the federal government and in cities and states throughout the country. With offices in Washington D.C., Richmond, Albany, New York City, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Chicago, and Santa Monica, the firm’s public strategies professionals offer a full complement of government affairs services, including legislative and executive branch advocacy, policy analysis, assistance with government procurement and funding programs, and crisis management. Its client base spans multiple industries, including healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education, construction, energy, real estate, entertainment, financial services, and insurance.
About Cozen O’Connor
Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 775 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle-market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 31 offices across two continents.
Explore Articles and News
See All News-
Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
Pennsylvania $1M in Grants Made Available for Environmental Education Projects Pennsylvania is offering $1 million in state grants to fund environmental education projects, with...Read More -
Broad Street Brief: Arena or Research Hub for Center City?
September 5, 2024
City Hall City Council Returns From Summer Recess The Philadelphia City Council returned today after a summer recess, with all eyes fixed on the...Read More -
Rose Christ, Katie Schwab Advancing Mental Health in New York, CSNY Special Report
September 4, 2024
Rose Christ and Katie Schwab, co-chairs of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ New York practice, co-authored a City & State New York (CSNY) Special Report...Read More