Local and State Government Law Section

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.

Protecting Communities

Welcome, Introduction, Business Meeting, and Presentation 2022 Carol Van Scoyoc Scholarship

Michael E. Kenneally, Esq., Section Chair New York State Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance Albany, NY

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Understanding New York’s New Drinking Water Standards for Emerging Contaminants

Speakers Peter Logan, Superintendent Jericho Water District Syosset, NY Michael F. Ingham, Esq. Carman Callahan & Ingham, LLP Jericho Water District Counsel White Plains, NY Richard Tobin, Retired Superintendent Plainview Water District and Water Operator Certification Course Instructor Plainview, NY Moderator Martha Krisel, Esq., Executive Director Nassau County Civil Service Commission Hempstead, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Break

10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The Impact of the Green Amendment on Local Policies and Environmental Justice Communities

Speakers Maya K. Van Rossum, Esq. Delaware Riverkeeper and Founder of the National Green Amendment Movement Bristol PA Todd D. Ommen, Esq. Managing Attorney, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic Professor, Elisabeth Haub School of Law Pace University

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

Break

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

How to Identify, Evaluate and Mitigate Structural Racism in Fair Housing

Municipalities often struggle to address issues concerning gentrification and diversification in housing. This session will discuss the impact of development on municipalities across NYS on fair housing and will explore concrete measures municipalities may take to further fair housing opportunities. Included will be a summary of current facts and figures of the housing market, as well as a discussion on strategies and funding opportunities available to create diversity in housing. We will also focus on evolving municipal policies and regulations in the housing market that support growth, diversity and inclusion. Speakers: Joseph Czajka, Senior Vice President for Research, Development, & Community Planning and Executive Director, Center for Housing Solutions and Community Initiatives Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Newburgh, NY John Cappello, Esq. Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP Walden, NY Hon. Harvey D. Epstein New York State Assembly Member District 74 New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias

2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction

Michael E. Kenneally, Esq., Section Chair New York State Municipal Workers’ Compensation Alliance Albany, NY

2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Supreme Court and the First Amendment

Speaker Lisa Soronen, Esq. Executive Director State and Local Legal Center Washington, DC

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Break

3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

How to Ensure Full Participation in Local Government and Manage Community Opposition

Speakers: Jennifer Gray, Esq. Keane & Beane, P.C. White Plains, NY Victoria L. Polidoro, Esq. Rodenhausen Chale & Polidoro LLP Rhinebeck, NY Jill Simon Shapiro, Esq. Town Administrator Town of New Castle Chappaqua, NY Moderator: Drew Victoria Gamils, Esq. Keane & Beane, P.C. White Plains, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Break

4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ethics and Zoning

Speaker: Thomas McKevitt, Esq. Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz, PLLC Uniondale, NY

1.0 Credit in Ethics