Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending September 4, 2026

The Q3 2026 issue of Governing Magazine is out now. This edition spotlights Governing’s 2026 Public Officials of the Year. Honorees are tackling government’s toughest challenges with pragmatic leadership, fresh ideas and a focus on delivering results that improve people’s lives. Read More.

Governing in the Age of Agentic AI This Governing guide gives elected, legislative and executive leaders a practical framework for navigating this next phase of AI. Drawing on real-world examples from states and cities, it explores how policymakers can encourage responsible experimentation, modernize governance and funding models, prepare the public workforce, strengthen transparency and build safeguards that keep pace with rapidly evolving technology. DOWNLOAD

Govern AI Before It Governs You Practical templates, scorecards, and worksheets to help your agency govern AI. Download the Free Kit

Local government leadership is a public activity, from campaigning to showing up when constituents need help or attention. But according to a new survey from Princeton’s Bridging Divides Initiative, many local leaders feel less comfortable being in public.  Read More

Safer Communities, Lower Costs: What Government Leaders Need to Know About AI Dash Cams This paper explores how agencies are using AI to reduce crashes, lower liability and insurance costs, protect employees from false claims, and uncover operational efficiencies that deliver a rapid return on investment. DOWNLOAD

Colorado, New Mexico and Washington are expanding protections for wetlands and streams as federal oversight retreats, offering potential models for other states. Read More

How Much AI Is Already in Your Agency? See how CapMetro uncovered AI usage and built governance on real organizational data.  Discover Their Approach

Creating Strategic Partnerships in State and Local Government Download this paper to explore how strategic partnerships can help agencies optimize technology investments, improve service delivery and prepare for what's next. DOWNLOAD

How Reno Transformed Boards and Commissions to Build an Award-Winning Governance Model Learn how Reno centralized governance workflows, reduced administrative burden, improved compliance and delivers a more accessible experience for residents — all without increasing costs. READ NOW

How High-Performance Computing Meets Compliance Innovation and compliance don't have to compete. Learn how public sector organizations can securely power AI, advanced analytics and high-performance computing while meeting evolving regulatory requirements. Download the paper for practical guidance on building secure, future-ready computing environments. DOWNLOAD

Think Like a Fraudster, Adapt Like an Expert Identity fraud is a significant and growing threat to the integrity and mission of government services. The key to countering today's threats and future risks is to understand what motivates fraudsters. This handbook explains key varieties of identity fraud and the fundamentals of effective identity verification. Most importantly, it gives government leaders insights into the fraudster's mindset so they can create strategies to proactively prevent fraud and adapt to evolving tactics. DOWNLOAD

How the City of Newport News Is Raising the Bar for Open Government Facing a surge in public records requests, Newport News centralized FOIA management to improve transparency, streamline compliance and strengthen public access to government information. READ NOW 

Achieve Governance and Speed Without Compromise Outdated systems and disconnected workflows slow progress and limit accountability. Discover how intelligent work management gives government leaders the visibility, control and automation needed to accelerate projects without sacrificing governance. Download the paper the full paper to learn more. DOWNLOAD

NYPPL will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. 

Labor Day Weekend Travel Advisory

NEW YORK STATE'S GOVERNOR HOCHUL SUSPENDS CONSTRUCTION-RELATED LANE CLOSURES FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

 

Lane Closures Suspended From Friday, September 4 at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 a.m.

 

Motorists Urged To Slow Down and Move Over for All Vehicles

Awarding attorney fees to the prevailing party in CPLR Article 78 actions

Plaintiff commenced this proceeding pursuant to CPLR Article 78, seeking, inter alia, to be reinstated to his position as a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department [FDNY] and an award of attorneys' fees and costs and disbursements. 

Supreme Court, among other things, granted that branch of the Plaintiff's petition which was for reinstatement and directed a hearing on the issue of attorneys' fees and costs. Following the hearing, Supreme Court determined that the Plaintiff was entitled to an award of attorneys' fees in the sum of $28,080, plus costs and disbursements. FDNY and the City appealed the Supreme Court's ruling.

Citing Matter of Smith v New York City Fire Dept., 239 AD3d 870 and other decisions, the Appellate Division said that "The general rule is that in [CPLR] article 78 proceedings, the prevailing party may not collect attorneys' fees from the loser unless an award is authorized by agreement between the parties or by statute or by court rule".

In the instant matter the Appellate Division held that "since the award of attorneys' fees was not authorized by agreement, statute, or court rule", the Supreme Court improperly awarded attorneys' fees to the Plaintiff.

Click HERE to access the Appellate Division's decision posted on the Internet.