NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 05/04/26
This week- SCOTUS VRA Decision Reignites N.Y.
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Four Problems with a Statewide Pied-à-Terre Tax
Soon after Governor Hochul floated the idea of a “pied-à-terre” tax in New York City, Albany Sen.
New York at the Crossroads. WILL IT MODERNIZE LIABILITY LAW OR EXPAND IT?
Executive Summary New York’s Litigation Environment In a wide range of areas, New York law subjects residents and businesses to....
To Combat Misinformation, NYC Council Passes Package of Legislation to Increase Public Education on Vaccinations, Especially for Children and Parents
Council also approves bills to improve coordination, outreach, and transparency during Code Blue emergencies City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass a package of legislation to combat vaccine…
Speaker Menin, Council Members, Housing Advocates, and Business Leaders Rally in Support of Insurance Accountability to Lower Costs for New Yorkers
Proposed legislation to create a first-in-the-nation Office of Insurance Accountability would increase support for consumers, enhance transparency, and make recommendations to stabilize growing costs NEW YORK, NY –…
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 4/28/26
This week- GOP Matching Funds Legislation Introduced; Party Flipping?; Federal Lawsuits; A Look Back at N.Y.
Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge Albany to Help Close City’s Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Gap
For the first time in recent history, Mayor and Speaker jointly call for increased revenue and an end to the drain of City resources to the state Mayor and Speaker urge State to reduce NYC PTET tax credit to raise…
New York’s Electricity Prices 70 Percent Above the National Average
Recent data from the Energy Information Administration and Empire Center for Public Policy show New York’s average residential electricity prices....
Small Lots, Big Impact: Speaker Menin Proposes Reforms To Unlock Up To 35,000 Units Of Housing On Small Lots Across New York City
NYC Council Forms New Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to Shape and Inform Major Housing Policies NEW YORK, NY – As part of the Council’s proactive land use and housing agenda, New York City Council Speaker Julie…
Statement from Speaker Julie Menin on the Mayor’s Veto of Int. 175-B
New York, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement after Mayor Mamdani’s veto of Introduction 175-B: “Ensuring students can enter and exit their schools without fear of…
Over Five Years Later, Arbeeny Family Support Still Critical to Promoting Government Transparency
Albany, NY — The Arbeeny family and the Empire Center are marking five years of partnership in remembrance of Norman....
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 4/20/26
This week- Nassau GOP’s New Congressional Candidate; Blakeman Sues for Matching Funds; Democratic Socialists Win Back Funds; Congressional Lawsuit on Crossover Districts Remains Unanswered; N.Y.C.
COMPLETE VIDEO: The Making of a Housing Crisis, Part I – What’s the Trouble with Housing?
On March 31, 2026, the Center for New York City and State Law at New York Law School hosted the first of three events in our new series “The Making of a Housing Crisis.” The first event, “What’s the Trouble with…
New York’s Unhealthy Dependence on Low-Wage Health Care Jobs
Two recently published charts tell an eye-opening story about New York City’s economy: The first, found in a report from....
Outraged by $4 Gas, Albany Pushes Policies That Mean $6
New Yorkers could soon be paying $6 a gallon for gas, thanks to Albany’s policy mistakes.
NYC Council Marks First 100 Days with Record of Productivity, Oversight, and Results for New Yorkers
Council has passed 111 bills, including overrides of 17 Adams-era vetoes, and introduced a record 1,200 bills in first 100 days NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council marked its first 100 days of the new term…
Ahead of Earth Day, NYC Council Passes Legislative Package to Plan for Increasing Green Space in Underserved Communities and Establish Rules for Organic Waste Recycling for City Agencies
Council also requires transparency on mental health emergency calls City Hall, NY – Today, ahead of Earth Day, the New York City Council voted to pass a comprehensive legislative package to study how to best increase…
Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, NYC Council Introduces Legislation to Boost Small Businesses, Expand Bathroom Access, and Prepare for Tourism Boom
New York metro area will host 8 matches expected to generate $3.3 billion in economic impact Bill package also includes plan to create ‘Thierry Henry Way’ in Manhattan, ‘Pelé Way’ in Queens NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New…
Speaker Menin Applauds Governor Hochul’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Proposal
Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin issued the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a proposed pied-à-terre tax aimed to generate additional revenue for New York City: “This…