Originally held on Friday, May 7, 2021 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Daniel M. Bernstein
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Jennifer Kubicki
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
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This program will provide an inside perspective on the future of affordable housing in New York City. Seasoned practitioners from the private and public sectors will discuss the role of the city, state and federal governments, in conjunction with for-profit developers and not-for-profit organizations, in building and preserving affordable housing. Participants will learn about the statutory, regulatory and business considerations underlying critical topics in affordable housing.
Program Fee:
$99 for Members | $199 for NonmembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Chairs:
Farhana H. Choudhury
Assistant General Counsel
Madeline High
The Legal Aid Society Bronx Neighborhood Office
Bryan Kaplan
Omni New York LLC
Karol Robinson
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Daniel Weisz
Law Offices of Daniel Weisz PC
Speakers:
Louise Carroll
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Donald Capoccia
BFC Partners
Eric Enderlin
New York City Housing Development Corporation
The Honorable Cheryl Gonzales
Kings County Housing Court
Ethan Handelman
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Jonathan D. Hernandez
The Legal Aid Society Bronx Neighborhood Office
Mitchell Korbey
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
Anita Laremont
NYC Department of City Planning
Deborah E. Riegel
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Deborah VanAmerongen
Nixon Peabody LLP
RuthAnne Visnauskas
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
Public Advocate of the City of New York
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9:00 am – 9:02 am
Program Introduction
9:02 am – 10:02 am
Panel I: Impacts of the 2020 Federal Elections, COVID-19 and the Economic Downturn on Affordable Housing
- Introduction of panelists and overview of topic (5 minutes)
- Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the federal level (10 minutes)
- Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the New York State level (10 minutes)
- Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the New York City level (10 minutes)
- Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the New York City level, with emphasis on financing of affordable housing projects (10 minutes)
- Q&A/Panelists’ Discussion (15 minutes)
10:02 am – 10:17 am
Break
10:17 am – 11:17 am
Panel II: Racial Disparity Issues in NYC Rezoning and Land Use Provisions
- Introductions (5 minutes)
- Discussion with panelists on the following topics: (45 minutes)
- Updates perspective on current zoning and land use matters
- Approach to diversity, gentrification, and community engagement issues
- Racial disparities in land use actions
- Q&A (10 minutes)
11:17 am – 11:29 am
Break
11:29 am-12:29 pm
Panel III: Eviction Moratoriums and Landlord/Tenant Updates
- Introductions (5 minutes)
- Discussion with panelists on the following topics: (45 minutes)
- Brief history of housing court proceedings throughout the pandemic highlighting key EOs, AOs, and DRPs.
- The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
- Relief available for landlords and tenants at the federal, state, and local level
- Court operations during Covid-19
- Q&A (10 minutes)
12:29 pm – 12:30 pm
Closing Remarks
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New York: 3.0 Total: 2.0 Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
New Jersey: 3.0 Total: 2.0 General, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
California: 3.0 Total: 2.0 General, 1.0 Elimination of Bias
Pennsylvania: 3.0 Total: 2.0 General, 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Connecticut: Available to Licensed AttorneysNewly admitted New York attorneys (attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) cannot earn CLE credit in the category of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias.
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Sponsoring Association Committees:
Housing and Urban Development, Daniel M. Bernstein and Jennifer Kubicki, Co-Chairs
Housing Court, Sara Nicole Wagner, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org