Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events in NY Politics, including the primaries for NY State Governor, the upcoming re-opening of schools for the Fall term, and other topics.
The de Blasio administration announced that there was a growing number of Mayors across the nation who joined t a national, bipartisan youth voter registration initiative in high schools and college campuses with the March for Our Lives leading up to September 25, National Voter Registration Day.
The de Blasio Administration announced that it will move forward with the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX), which will increase transit options for over half a million New Yorkers, with a subsequent environmental impact study being planned to analyze the effect of the connector.
The de Blasio administration announced it will begin the rulemaking process to establish new passenger boarding areas for horse-drawn cabs at several major Central Park entrances.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on MSNBC's Morning Joe alongside Parkland Shooting survivor and co-founder of March For Our Lives to discuss a new initiative for Mayors across the country to encourage youth voters more involved in politics and voting.
Mayor de Blasio announced the appointment of Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals, to the New York City Board of Health. Dr. Katz was appointed with support from the City Council and would join the 11-member board August 28.