The following document summarizes the status of bills of interest passed by both houses of the New York State Legislature in 2019. Organized by subject area, it includes only those initiatives that directly affect cities and villages, beginning with those that were included in the 2019-20 State Budget. 

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Whether you are a new or a seasoned municipal official, these webinars will provide you with the most up-to-date information in planning and zoning law. These one-hour webinars will cover the following topics:

• October 31st | Planning and Zoning In a Nutshell
• November 7th | FOIL and Records Management: Understanding Records in the Local Government Setting
• November 14th | Architectural Review Boards: Understanding ARBs and How They Fit Into Traditional Euclidian Zoning
• November 21st | Group Homes, Local Government-Owned, and Religious and Educational Property: Understanding Exemptions to Local Land Use Regulation

WEBINAR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Sneak Peak of NYCOM's Municipal Matters quarterly magazine (Vol. 3, No. 1):

• Mobile App Impact on Citizen Satisfaction and Municipal Management
• Investing in Today's Youth Will Prepare Municipalities for Tomorrow's Leaders
• Lost and Abandoned and Donated Properties: Dealing With Property No One Seems to Want

NYCOM's Fall Training School went off without a hitch in Saratoga Springs this September:

• Over 60+ Sessions
• 100+ First-Time Attendees
• Finance Officers and Clerks Association Annual Meetings
• Endless Networking Opportunites for ALL

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The village election material contained in this publication was compiled by the New York State Conference of Mayors. The dates and material are based upon current statutory provisions, including amendments through the 2019 session of the State Legislature.

CALENDAR OF DATES

This policy paper outlines the various enactments that amended the Election Law during the 2019 legislative session and discuss how these changes may affect the operations of local governments.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Recycling Coordination, Education, Planning and Promotion Projects Grants Gateway Application Guidelines and Request for Applications

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2019