Municipalities throughout New York state (and, indeed, much of the country) are facing unprecedented demands to provide vital public services under extraordinary conditions and amidst daunting financial challenges. Layoffs...more
On April 9, 2020, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.15 (the “Executive Order”), which dealt with, among many other issues, public hearings to be held by a local or state official, local government or...more
$250 million is now available to assist local governments across New York in the repair or replacement of bridges and culverts. Municipalities authorized to receive and administer state and federal transportation funding are...more
As New York state lawmakers prepare to learn details, schools and municipalities face impacts of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2019 spending plan. The State Budget, totaling $168.2 billion in spending calls for $100 billion in...more
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State agencies and New York State municipalities must have a reasonable basis to deny Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) requests or they will be subjected to mandatory attorney’s fees when a denial is successfully...more