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How NYC’s right to shelter mandate works - City & State New York
WEBOct 7, 2021 · It’s been over 40 years since the Callahan v.Carey case led to New York City’s right to shelter mandate, laying the groundwork for the city’s billion-dollar shelter system.. In 1979, attorney Robert Hayes, co-founder of the Coalition for the Homeless, sued the city in the New York State Supreme Court, arguing every homeless man had …
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York
WEBJul 29, 2024 · De Blasio and Johnson agreed to close the jail complex by 2026 and open four new jails at a total cost of $8.7 billion. A week later, the City Council approved the deal. August 2020. Gothamist acquired planning documents that showed delays would stretch the closing of Rikers Island well into 2027. October 2020.
Here’s how New York’s revised concealed carry law will set new ...
WEBJul 1, 2022 · Requires an interview with the licensing agency: Anyone who wishes to obtain a concealed carry permit is required to meet in person with a licensing officer for an interview and provide four character references, contact information for someone with whom they currently live, a list of social media accounts and any other information the licensing officer requests.
Where are New York’s sanctuary cities? - City & State New York
WEBJul 3, 2019 · Based on his research, the localities that actually have sanctuary policies in the state are Albany, Ithaca, New York City and Westchester County, which isn’t on the Center for Immigration Studies’ list. What’s more, New York City is the only locality in the state that is considered to be a sanctuary city by its elected officials, Moore said.
Hundreds of bills await Hochul’s signature. Here are 10 that will …
WEBSep 20, 2021 · Gov. Kathy Hochul entered office with some unclear positions on many pressing issues in the Empire State. She cultivated a reputation as a relatively conservative Democrat during her time as a local official and in Congress.
How the fight for StuyTown and Peter Cooper Village was won
WEBApr 14, 2021 · The book includes how StuyTown and Peter Cooper, between First Avenue and the East River, and running from 14th Street to 23rd Street, were first built in 1947 for returning war veterans. Garodnick writes how residents from the beginning organized, seeing an end to a white tenant only policy and later resisting the impacts of …
What do the symbols on New York's flag stand for?
WEBJun 14, 2017 · Bald eagle: A bald eagle, facing toward the right, symbolizing a good omen, sits on a globe on top of the seal, depicting the Western Hemisphere. Supporters: Two woman surround the seal: Liberty and Justice. Facing the flag on the left side, Liberty stands tall with a crown on her left foot, representing the failed attempts of the British ...
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Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration? - City & State New …
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Usually, the LG runs for the role and is elected independent of the governor. In Antonio Delgado’s case, though, Hochul appointed him to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin and got the Legislature to change the law to put Delgado on the ballot, replacing Benjamin weeks before the primary election. Benjamin resigned in April 2022 after being arrested on campaign ...
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