Legistlation

Commentary: A new environmental right will mean much for New Yorkers

  “Protection of our environment, most would agree, is the defining issue of our time. Mindful of this, last year New York voters approved an amendment to our state constitution’s Bill of Rights providing that “each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and to a healthful environment.” In those 15 words … [Read more…]

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OVERVIEW

  “ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OVERVIEW NYS Department of State Division of Local Government Services ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OVERVIEW Welcome to the New York State Department of State’s self-study course “Planning Board Overview.” The objective of this course is to increase your understanding of the powers and duties of the zoning board of appeals, … [Read more…]

How New York’s House maps could be rejected on process

  “The seven judges on New York’s top court are all appointees of Democratic governors. But that’s not necessarily a guarantee they will side with the Democratic-drawn House maps that are facing a final challenge in the Court of Appeals this week. “Regardless of party, the judges of the court are going to look very … [Read more…]

NY Legislature Passes Good Government Bills Ensuring Transparency For Public Meetings

  “Bills by Kaplan and Paulin will ensure all meeting documents and minutes be made available to the public in a timely fashion. Following passage in both houses, the bills now go to the Governor Study by the New York Coalition for Open Government shows 20% of local governments fail to post meeting documents online … [Read more…]

Climate Action Council Transportation Advisory Panel April 6, 2021

Climate Action Council Transportation Advisory Panel April 6, 2021   listen to the meeting recording   Comments can be submitted to Chair Marie Therese Dominguez at [email protected]   Greenlining: Clean Mobility Equity website   Climate Action Council website   minute 63 – subsidizing wealthy white Tesla owners minute 78 – thou shall not pollute