Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation prohibiting provisions in employment agreements that shorten the period...more
Last Monday, the New York City Council released its response to the Mayor’s FY25 Preliminary Budget. The response identifies $6.15B in newly available funds, citing higher-than-expected tax revenue from both the current and...more
Congestion Pricing Rules Finalized by MTA-
Last Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board approved final rules for the city’s Central Business District (CBD) tolling program, with a vote of 11-1. The...more
Last Tuesday, the New York Court of Appeals made a decision that could significantly change New York City’s property tax system. In a 4-3 decision, New York’s highest court allowed a lawsuit by Tax Equity New York (TENNY) to...more
Last Wednesday, the New York State Legislature approved the proposed Congressional maps, and Governor Hochul signed the maps into law. The Assembly approved the maps 115-33, and the Senate approved the maps 45-17, with the...more
Mayor Adams announced that the next round of agency budget cuts, which was expected for April, has been cancelled. Adams originally announced three rounds of budget cuts planned for November 2023, January 2024, and April...more
IRC Approves New Congressional Maps-
New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) voted to approve new congressional lines. Small changes have been made to a few upstate districts, but the congressional districts...more
Mayor Adams and several other mayors throughout New York State testified at the state’s joint legislative budget hearing for local governments. Also known as “Tin Cup Day,” local governments submit their requests for...more
Mayor Adams Delivers State of the City Address-
On Wednesday, Mayor Adams delivered his third State of the City address, laying out his vision for the year ahead. He focused his speech on public safety, economic recovery,...more
On Tuesday, Governor Hochul delivered her 2024 State of the State (SotS), laying out her vision for the year ahead. She focused her speech on proposals for mental health, healthcare, the environment, and the economy. The...more
Last Wednesday, the NYC Council held their charter meeting to begin the 2024-2025 session. Adrienne Adams was unanimously reelected as Speaker. Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, Minority Leader...more
Last Wednesday, the NYC Council convened their final Stated meeting of the year, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed several policing and criminal justice bills, including a ban...more
Mayor Adams announced Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as the new Commissioner of the NYC Department of Correction (DOC). Maginley-Liddie currently serves as First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Diversity Officer of DOC, and will...more
Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Leila Bozorg as the City’s new Executive Director for Housing. Bozorg will report to Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer as part of an expanded housing, economic development, and...more
The Traffic Mobility Review Board has issued their report on a recommended tolling structure for the Central Business District tolling program. The TMRB recommended a $15 base toll for passenger vehicles, discounted overnight...more
12/5/2023
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Dispensaries ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
New York ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Recreational Use ,
State and Local Government ,
Tolling ,
Traffic Laws ,
Wrongful Death
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 contains total funding of $110.5 billion for Fiscal Year 2024, which...more
Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Louis Molina as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Molina has served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Correction since the beginning of the Adams administration. As...more
Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser released the “New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.” The plan will develop a framework for city agencies to evaluate AI tools and risks and support the...more
DSNY Commissioner Tisch and Mayor Adams have launched a plan to containerize waste in buildings with nine or fewer residential units. Beginning in fall 2024, these buildings will be required to place their trash in secure...more
Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring an annual forest plan, helping the City expand its tree...more
Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring that NYC’s vehicle fleet consist of zero-emissions vehicles...more
City of Yes for Housing Opportunity-
Mayor Adams launched “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” citywide zoning proposals with the goal of “a little more housing in every neighborhood.” The plan includes measures that...more
NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation-
Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring a...more
9/19/2023
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City Councils ,
Criminal Conspiracy ,
Department of Buildings (DOB) ,
Exit Strategies ,
Indictments ,
New York ,
Public Schools ,
Retirement ,
Special Election ,
State and Local Government
Mayor Adams Announces Budget Costs to Balance Asylum Seeker Accommodations-
Mayor Adams has directed every city agency to reduce their spending by 5%, in order to stabilize the city’s finances amid the asylum seeker crisis....more
Pro-Housing Communities Program-
Gov. Hochul has announced a new Pro-Housing Communities Program, which will direct $650M in state discretionary funds to municipalities that commit to building more housing. “Pro-housing...more