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New York Note: Mayoral Primary, City of Yes, Early Voting

Two new candidates have entered the field for NYC Mayor: Zohran Mamdani, New York State Assemblymember, and Jim Walden, New York attorney. Mamdani, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has called on Mayor...more

New York Note: Council Holds Hearing on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

On October 21-22, 2024, the NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held two hearings to discuss the third of three City of Yes zoning initiatives, the "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal, aimed at...more

New York Note: Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, Fifth Ave, Health Commissioner

Following the resignation of Phil Banks amid federal investigations into the Adams administration, Mayor Adams has announced the appointment of Chauncey Parker as the new Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Parker has served as...more

New York Note: Deputy Mayor, City Legislation, Shelter Closing

Last Tuesday, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright resigned her position, making her the seventh senior official to leave the Adams administration in recent weeks. Wright’s resignation followed that of her husband David Banks,...more

Cozen Cities - October 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES — L.A. Metro Testing AI Weapons Detection System- L.A. Metro is considering implementing a weapons detections system being tested in Chicago that uses existing security cameras to scan the transit passengers...more

New York Note: More Adams Charges, Aide Resignation, Arts & Culture Power 100, Client Spotlight

Prosecutor Suggests More Charges for Adams, Others - In a hearing last week, federal prosecutor Hagan Scotten said before a judge that additional charges are “possible” for Mayor Eric Adams and that it is “likely” that more...more

New York Note: Adams Indictment, City of Yes, City Legislation, Trailblazers in Real Estate

Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Felony Charges- On Friday afternoon, Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including bribery and fraud. Adams has been accused of receiving over $100K in illegal gifts and...more

Cozen Cities - September 25, 2024

CHICAGO — City’s ShotSpotter Contract Ends- After months of contentious debate among city leaders, the City of Chicago ceased use of the gun detection technology ShotSpotter. NEW YORK — Top Taxi, Rideshare Insurer Facing...more

New York Note: Bribery Charges, Mayoral Investigation, Siena College Poll

Last Monday, two former Chiefs of the New York Fire Department were arrested and accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes for expediting the fire-safety approval process for building projects in the City....more

New York Note: Adams Counsel and NYPD Commissioner Resign, Mastro Nomination, City Legislation

NYPD Commissioner and Adams Chief Counsel Resign- Over the weekend, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Mayor Adams’ Chief Counsel, Lisa Zornberg, resigned their positions. Caban resigned at the request of City Hall, shortly...more

Cozen Cities - September 11, 2024

CHICAGO — CTA Launches AI Surveillance to Stop Gun Violence at Transit Stations- The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance tool to detect guns at stations, a move...more

New York Note: FBI Raid, Hochul Aide, Cozen Expansion, Client Spotlight

Federal agents raided the homes of several top aides to Mayor Adams on Wednesday and Thursday. Law enforcement searched the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Schools Chancellor David Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public...more

New York Note – Corporation Counsel Hearing, Comptroller Race

Last Tuesday, New York City Council held a hearing for the nomination of Randy Mastro to Corporation Counsel. Mayor Adams nominated Mastro to the position, and he must be confirmed by the Council in order to serve as the...more

Cozen Cities - August 28, 2024

BALTIMORE — City Council Investigates DPW Working Conditions -Baltimore City Council members criticized Department of Public Works (DPW) officials over unsafe workplace conditions following the death of a sanitation worker,...more

News in New York – Review of City Land and Off-Hour Delivery Incentive Program

Mayor Adams has issued an Executive Order, directing city agencies to review city-owned and controlled land for potential housing development. The executive order formally establishes the City Housing Activation Task Force,...more

News in New York – FDNY Commissioner, Senate Staff Leadership, Manhattan Borough President

Mayor Adams has appointed Robert Tucker as the new Commissioner of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). Tucker succeeds Laura Kavanagh, who served in the role for less than two years. Tucker was most recently...more

Cozen Cities - August 14, 2024

Gig Economy & Technology NEW YORK — City Deploys Drones for Major Storm Warnings- New York City emergency management officials have deployed five teams with multiple drones to warn residents in basement or ground-floor...more

News in New York – 2025 Comptroller Race, + Pool, 14th Street Public Safety

2025 Comptroller Race- Comptroller Brad Lander announced last week that he will be challenging Eric Adams in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, meaning that he will not be running for re-election as Comptroller. Manhattan...more

Cozen Cities - July 31, 2024

CHICAGO — U.S. Steel South Works Site Wins Massive Quantum Project -Illinois is investing in quantum computing on the Far South Side of Chicago at the former U.S. Steel South Works plant on Lake Michigan. The goal is to...more

New York Note: ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure, Charter Revision Commission Proposals, NYC Unemployment Down

July 26, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she plans to allocate more than $70 million to the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program. Part of a $228 million federal investment, the initiative aims to optimize...more

News in New York – Adams Nominates Corporation Counsel, Comptroller Challenges Mayor, State Funding for Second Ave Subway

Mayor Eric Adams has nominated Randy Mastro as Corporation Counsel, the Administration’s top lawyer who presides over the Law Department. Adams’ previous Corporation Counsel, Sylvia Hinds-Radix, departed in May. Mastro is a...more

New York Note – City Legislation, Offshore Wind Project, Councilmember Arrested, Mayoral Appointments

NYC Council Introduces and Passes Legislation- Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation to expand the...more

Cozen Cities - July 17, 2024

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said he is moving forward with an education platform driven by artificial intelligence (AI) designed to help students and families navigate the...more

New York Note – Hochul to Run in 2026, Ethics in Lobbying Nominee, Brooklyn Power 100

Governor Hochul Announces Reelection Run in 2026 Governor Hochul stated that she will be running for reelection in 2026. She said, “2026 may be a long way off, (but) I’m running. I’m preparing for that race.” Additionally,...more

Cozen Cities - July 2, 2024

BALTIMORE — Gig Work on the Rise in Baltimore Area- Gig work is on the rise in the Baltimore area, becoming a predominant lifestyle choice for many individuals. The trend underscores a significant shift in employment...more

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