The 2024 New York State legislative session has concluded. The end of the session was largely overshadowed by Governor Hochul’s directive to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to halt the implementation of congestion...more
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The New York State Legislature has formally concluded session for 2023. Notably, the legislature and Governor Hochul failed to reach a compromise on the state’s affordable housing crisis. In the final hours of session, the...more
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes No on LaSalle-
The New York State Senate’s Judiciary Committee voted against advancing Justice Hector LaSalle to the full Senate for a vote. The newly-expanded 19-member Committee voted very...more
This Week in New York – de Blasio To Replace New York City Office of Emergency Management Commissioner & Next Week's Meetings -
de Blasio To Replace New York City Office of Emergency Management Commissioner -
After days...more
This Week in New York – Bill to Ban Plastic Straws, Limiting Ride Sharing Services & Mayor de Blasio in Staten Island -
Bill to Ban Plastic Straws & Limiting Ride Sharing Services -
The New York City Council did not...more
This Week in New York – Property Tax Advisory Commission Announced, Charter Revision Commission Review & An Analysis of NYC Agency Contracts -
Mayor de Blasio And Speaker Johnson Announce Advisory Commission To Recommend...more
This Week in New York – City Council Holds Final Hearing on the FY19 Executive Budget -
This week the City Council held their final hearing on the FY19 executive budget that was released by the Mayor in April 2018. During...more
This Week in New York – FY 19 Budget, NYCHA Chairwoman Steps Down, City Council Stated Meeting, Mayor de Blasio Announcements -
FY 19 Budget -
This week, the New York City Council released a report responding to the...more