On January 15, 2025, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced a new Vision Zero equity report revealing that predominantly lower-income neighborhoods that received street redesigns saw the largest declines in traffic deaths. Vision Zero began in 2014 to improve street safety through data driven initiatives.

The New York Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute advises the public, organizations, and government officials on best practices and strategies on federal, state, and local redistricting processes as well as how to learn about and work with federal census data. It also serves as a “New York State hub,” providing information, assistance, and guidance on …

May 10, 2012 · CityLand started in 2004 as a monthly printed newsletter published by the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School.It comprehensively reports New York City’s land use decisions. Agencies covered include the City Planning Commission and the Department of City Planning; the Board of Standards and Appeals; the Landmarks Preservation Commission; the City Council; and related land use ...

2 days ago · By Jeff Wice, Jarret Berg & Alexis Marking. This week: NYS Voting Rights Act Upheld by Appellate Division, Legislature May Change Election Calendar, State Budget Hearings Focus on Elections, Access to Voting Proposal, Census Bureau Director Resigns, Lutnick Promises a Complete 2030 Count; ACS Conference Recording Link Available, Around the Nation: Illinois, North Carolina, Utah

Sep 18, 2023 · An example of the map displaying changes in proportions of population across Community Districts within Council Districts. Image Credit: DCP. On September 7, 2023 the Department of City Planning released an interactive map showing Community and City Council districts overlap after the 2023 redistricting. This data allows communities to access information about who now represents them after the ...

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On December 12, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the individuals who have been appointed to review the New York City Charter. The team, referred to as the Charter Revision Commission (CRC), will review the entire New York City charter to ensure New York City’s municipal government addresses the needs of New Yorkers.

Jan 19, 2024 · Image credit: New York City Council. On January 18, 2024, the City Council released the new committee appointments following the start of the new session. For land use related and adjacent committees, the appointments are as follows: Environmental Protection, Resiliency & Waterfronts James Gennaro, Chair (QN, District 24); Lincoln Restler (BK, District 33); Robert F. Holden (QN, District 30 ...

By Jeff Wice, Alexis Marking, & Jennifer Hutz.. This week- NYS Voting Rights Act Stricken; Election Turnout, Louisiana Redistricting. N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LITIGATION. New York Voting Rights Act Struck Down in Clarke v.Newburgh (Orange County). The New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA) was struck down in a decision from the Orange County Supreme Court.

20 hours ago · This morning, Ya-Ting Liu, the City’s first Chief Public Officer, will speak at the 196th CityLaw Breakfast. Ms. Liu will speak on “Realm of Possibility: How NYC is Improving Public Space for New Yorkers.” Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell and Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director of the Center for New York City and State Law will provide opening ...