Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil spoke at the Police Memorial Event, adding 27 names of fallen police officers to the wall commemorating fallen NYPD.
Health Experts, Community Leaders, and Elected Officials praised Mayor de Blasio's plan to open overdose prevention centers, citing the necessity of safety measures in a time when so many are overdosing.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to speak on a multitude of issues, ranging from injection sites and public marijuana smoking, landlord rights, and opportunities for parole for violent offenders.
Mayor de Blasio announced the expansion of NYC ferries to meet the growing demand for them, stating that the city mow expected to reach 9 million annual riders.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that NYC Ferry’s ridership could grow to as many as 9 million annual passengers by 2023, twice as many passengers as initially projected, and that the City will invest in a bigger ferry fleet to meet that demand.
Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Nisha Agarwal as a Senior Advisor to the Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson. Bitta Mostofi, who was Acting Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, took on the role of Commissioner.
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Interrupting Violence At Home a citywide effort to address domestic violence through services, training, and intervention for abusive partners who are not involved in the criminal justice system.
First Lady McCray announced a g pilot program designed to allow mothers incarcerated at Rikers Island to visit and participate in activities with their children at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.