A liberal legislator from Queens, he served for 24 years and polished the Council’s reputation as it prepared to inherit greater powers. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Law and Legislation”
New York City Helicopter Noise Complaints Tripled During Last Year
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
Complaints about commercial helicopters have soared in the last year, as the pandemic changed the rhythms of New York City and the people who live here. Source: New York Times
Flooding Deaths Push Council to Demand Climate Change Plan for New York
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
Under a bill passed by the City Council, the mayor is required to create a plan to deal with the wide-ranging threats of climate change, from flooding to extreme heat. Source: New York Times
Sherwood Boehlert, a G.O.P Moderate in the House, Dies at 84
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
A champion of environmentalism who chided climate-change skeptics, he was among the last of the relatively progressive Rockefeller Republicans. Source: New York Times
New York Passes Bill Extending Eviction Moratorium to January
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
New York is the first state to pass a new measure to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
New York Expected to Extend Eviction Moratorium to January
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
New York could be the first state to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions in Rare Special Session
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
How Cuomo Took Advantage of #MeToo
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2021
When a movement swept the world, the New York governor cast himself as its champion. But even as he signed protections and surrounded himself with feminists, he was committing fresh offenses, according to a new report. Source: New York Times
Is Remington’s $33 Million Offer Enough to End Sandy Hook Massacre Case?
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2021
Lawyers for families of those killed in the mass shooting say they are moving “full-steam ahead” after the company did not allow for full access to its internal documents. Source: New York Times
The $8 Billion Question: Which Towns Will Cash In on Marijuana?
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2021
After legalization, municipalities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are deciding whether to permit cannabis businesses to open. Source: New York Times
‘Nobody Believed Me’: How Rape Cases Get Dropped
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2021
While the Me Too movement led to greater awareness about the prevalence of rape, prosecutors in New York City still struggle to prove sexual assault accusations. Source: New York Times
What Happens to the ‘Weed Spot’ Now That Weed Is Legal?
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2021
New Yorkers on not having to sneak off to smoke marijuana. Source: New York Times
With Cuomo Weakened, N.Y. Lawmakers End Session With Flex of Power
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
State lawmakers passed several progressive priorities to cap the 2021 session, but clashed with Gov. Andrew Cuomo as impeachment inquiries continued. Source: New York Times
It’s Hard to Sue Gun Makers. New York Moves to Change That.
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
State lawmakers are trying to get around a federal law that gives gun manufacturers broad immunity from lawsuits. Source: New York Times