The City’s Emergency Management Department announced they were continuing their efforts regarding the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, updating that traffic would begin to become more normal in the area and 9 new buildings were cleared for entry.
The City’s Emergency Management Department continued their efforts to clear effected areas from the steam pipe explosion, and announced all air samples tested came back clear of asbestos and clean up for debris had already begun.
Mayor de Blasio announced that his administration financed 32,116 affordable homes last year, breaking the all-time record previously set by former Mayor Ed Koch in 1989 of 25,243 units.
The de Blasio administration issued an update on the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, warning possibly affected areas by the debris from the explosion.
The de Blasio Administration announced that the City is streamlining its rental assistance programs, consolidating seven different initiatives into one, to make it easier for New Yorkers to get back on their feet or remain in their homes and simpler for landlords to participate in the programs.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Corporation Counsel Zachary W. Carter announced the filing of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for its unlawful efforts to force New York City officials to engage in federal immigration enforcement.
Following hearings across all five boroughs and testimony from members of the public, experts, elected officials, good government groups, and academics, the New York City Charter Revision Commission released its Preliminary Staff Report.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live at City Hall to discuss recent events in the City, a large part being dedicated to the NYPD announcing they'd be moving past the killing of Eric Garner.