De Blasio administration has joined with different counties in order to offer their support for the 700,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients nationwide.
The de Blasio Administration today filed a joint lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to revoke a permit implementing stricter greenhouse gas and zero emission vehicle standards.
Mayor De Blasio receives international acclaim for his bold leadership in the groundbreaking global warming projects that he and his administration created.
Mayor de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia today announced that Sanitation collection trucks that had been previously parked on East 10th Street have been relocated and are now stationed at Pier 42 in Lower Manhattan, to respond faster to resident concerns.
The de Blasio Administration announced a comprehensive plan to improve capital project delivery at the Department of Design and Construction, the City’s leading construction management agency.
The de Blasio Administration and the US Army Corps of Engineers New York District today announce that they are in the process of receiving final approval for the East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay General Revaluation Report
The de Blasio Administration today declared a public health emergency in select zip codes in Williamsburg, following a measles outbreak affecting the Orthodox Jewish community.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that a new unit tasked with more effectively intervening and investigating claims of sexual and gender-based harassment in the workplace is operational.
Medicare open enrollment is underway, and the New York City Department for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) provides free and impartial advice to help older adults select the best plans to meet their needs.
The New York City Department for the Aging’s Geriatric Mental Health (DGMH) counseling program was honored with an Aging Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) during n4a’s annual conference.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) on Friday held its 18th annual senior employment job fair to help lower-income older New Yorkers rejoin the workforce.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) has joined the New York State Office for the Aging’s robotic pet pilot program with the goal of fighting social isolation and depression among older New Yorkers.
Press release announcing Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together' Clinical Service. The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) announce the launch of Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together (PROTECT). The collaboration connects older adults who are victims of elder abuse with mental health clinicians from Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) has launched a citywide ad campaign to bring attention to expanded respite services, which allow caregivers to take much-needed time off.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is a recipient of an Administration for Community Living (ACL) 2019 falls prevention grant. An evidence -based program that reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
Starting next week, the City’s older adults, their caregivers, and nonprofit providers of community services will have the opportunity to voice concerns and suggestions to the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) during DFTA’s Annual Plan Summary hearings in each borough.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA), Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC, nonprofit Services Now for Adult Persons, and nonprofit Citymeals held a recognition reception for Friendly Visiting Program volunteers who visit isolated older adults in Queens.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA), Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC, nonprofit Services Now for Adult Persons, and nonprofit Citymeals held a recognition reception for Friendly Visiting Program volunteers who visit isolated older adults in Queens.
Press Release: The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and fintech company SilverBills have partnered to expand DFTA's Bill Payer Program. This innovative partnership will help even more seniors quickly process bill payments.
Today, Department of Buildings Acting Commissioner Thomas Fariello, R.A. announced the deployment of more than 90 DOB inspectors throughout New York City to perform safety sweeps of construction sites, and educate workers about the importance of construction site safety.
The New York City Department of Buildings announced that two effective local laws require all new buildings and existing buildings undergoing certain major roof renovations.
An examination of certain aspects of HRA Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) program, a rental assistance program that is designed to provide permanent, stable housing to qualified DHS clients. The Report found several deficiencies in processes and practice related to SOTA.
2019 Assessment of Litigation Data Involving NYPD, pursuant to a 2017 law passed by City Council (Local Law No. 166 of 2017). The report assesses NYPD's ongoing efforts to track and analyze data from claims and lawsuits, with a particular focus on the Department's early intervention system.
The de Blasio Administration today announced new investments to help youth experiencing homelessness transition off the streets into shelter and from shelter into permanent housing through collaboration across multiple City agencies.
The de Blasio Administration, in partnership with the New York City Council and the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), announces the appointment of 18 new Age-friendly NYC Commission members, complementing 28 reseated members.
Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery and DFTA today released Age-Friendly NYC: New Commitments For a City For All Ages at Sunnyside Community Services in Queens.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) joined the NYPD and elected officials for National Night Out Against Crime community-building events across the City.
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The Department for the Aging (DFTA) Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, State Senator Robert Jackson, and Assembly Member Al Taylor visited two senior centers to celebrate the diversity, activities, and health and wellness services that the City's network of nearly 250 centers offers.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced that New York City’s 2018 four-year high school graduation rate has reached a record high of 75.9 percent. The dropout rate has fallen to a record low of 7.5 percent.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) announce the launch of Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together (PROTECT).
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio presented New York City’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). The FY20 Preliminary Budget is balanced, totaling $92.2 billion. With transcript.
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Acting Commissioner Sandra Abeles today announced that the groundbreaking just cause law for fast food workers.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and the Gracie Mansion Conservancy will open an unprecedented art exhibition at Gracie Mansion that brings together more than 60 works by 44 women across 10 decades.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and the Gracie Mansion Conservancy today announced a ticket giveaway for She Persists: A Century of Women Artists in New York, an unprecedented art exhibition at Gracie Mansion that brings together more than 60 works by 44 women across 10 decades.
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Department for the Aging (DFTA) acting Commissioner Caryn Resnick, and Senior Advisor to the Mayor and head of the Office of ThriveNYC Susan Herman announced today a $1.7 million expansion of mental health services through the ThriveNYC DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Initia
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced today the creation of the Office of ThriveNYC, bringing the initiative to the next phase: integrating mental health policy work and building out Thrive programs across all city agencies.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and city officials today hosted the 2019 Cities Thrive Conference, a conference focusing on building a national movement for mental health reform.
New York's first lady and other associates announced a joint iniative that allows employees of new York city directly donate a portion of their check to hurricane relief efforts