The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its 2018 Strategic Plan document, outlining seven goals and numerous initiatives to guide the agency's efforts to provide high quality drinking water, manage wastewater, and reduce pollution.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designates as a NYC Landmark the AT&T Building ... an icon of the Manhattan skyline. The designation report outlines the history of the building.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement congratulating the primary election of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, celebrating her breaking free of conventional roles in politics.
Mayor de Blasio putout a public statement denouncing President Trump's "Muslim Travel Ban," stating it is an example of institutionalized islamophobia.
Members from de Blasio's administration announced they would be joining parks and cycling advocates for a bike ride behind the last car driving through Central Park.
Mayor de Blasio's administration unveiled new farms at NYCHA urban farm at Mariners Harbor Houses, Staten Island, the sixth farm constructed as part of the Building Healthy Communities Initiative.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the City of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with DC 37, a union that represents almost 100,000 municipal employees.
Mayor de Blasio signed seven bills to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services to New Yorkers. The Mayor also signed a bill requiring the creation of full-time animal shelters in all five boroughs.