Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to go over a multitude of issues, such as racism in specialized high schools, the legalization of marijuana, and the environment.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the City is two years ahead of schedule to meet his OneNYC goal. which aimed to raise $16 million for minority and women owned businesses.
Mayor de Blasio and the Office of Strategic Partnerships released the results of public-private partnerships raising $400 million, such as a decrease in homicide rates in Cure Violence neighborhoods.
Mayor de Blasio told the story of a terrified 9 year old boy to paint the picture of what the effect Trump administration's immigrations policies have on families.
Mayor de Blasio announced the City would be moving forward with converting nearly 500 cluster units across 17 buildings into permanent affordable housing for over 1,000 New Yorkers in need.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City had installed signs along the Jackie Robinson Parkway that for the first time include an image of the Dodger himself.
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.
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.
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, recognized Arches Transformative Mentoring and Supervised Release as two of the seven finalists in this year’s Innovations in American Government Awards competition.
The Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement brought a lawsuit against a Manhattan landlord who turned his four-story walkup into an illegal hotel through www.Airbnb.com.
Mayor de Blasio announced a $3 million annual investment to provide services to young people that will help safely drive down the number of teenagers in city custody
Mayor de Blasio along with other members of his administration announced a goal to divest City funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years.
Mayor’s Office of Sustainability with support from the Department of Education announced that to begin Climate Week in the City they'd be launching BRING IT, a multi-channel campaign focused on helping students, and by extension their family and friends, reduce waste through advocacy and action.
The de Blasio administration led a coalition of 32 cities in opposition of President Trump's proposed “public charge” rule change, which changes the eligibility requirements for public benefits.
To celebrate national mentoring month, Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin and Schools Chancellor Carmen Faria announced that 25,000 high school students and 10,000 mentors participated in programs associated with the NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative.
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen along with other admin on 399 Sands Street, the latest addition of manufacturing and creative office space at the 300-acre Brooklyn Navy Yard and a component of Steiner's Admirals Row project.
The de Blasio administration announced they approved $4.1 million to provide legal assistance for migrant children, both unaccompanied minors and separated children in New York City.
Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced that the Waterfront Management Advisory Board held its first meeting and formally launched the start of the planning process for the next Comprehensive Waterfront Plan.
Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced that they would be creating a new office within the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission in order to decrease rates of ride refusals.
Mayor de Blasio and DYCD Commissioner Bill Chong announced that the 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program is expected to provide jobs for up to 75,000 young New Yorkers.
Mayor de Blasio and Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced that the Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law was officially in effect.
Mayor de Blasio and New York City Department of Probation Commissioner Ana M. Bermúdez announced that young people under probation supervision who participated in the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program were significantly less likely to have future justice system involvement.
The de Blasio Administration announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances.
Mayor de Blasio announced six finalists for the NYCx Climate Action Challenge, which called on the tech industry to develop solutions for scaling electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and accelerating the use of EVs citywide.
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.
The de Blasio administration announced the location of the City’s new Bronx Animal Shelter, which will have space for 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rabbits and 20 animals from other species.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced new initiatives to increase access to birth control in all city hospitals, increasing the stock of birth control at all 11 of the city’s hospitals and its six ambulatory care centers.
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Herminia Palacio launched the Youth Homelessness TaskForce, aimed at coordinating a six-month community process resulting in a strategic plan that will inform the City’s next steps for preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Mayor de Blasio and Chief Technology Officer Miguel Gamiño, Jr. announced members of the NYCx Technology Leadership Advisory Council, a diverse group of technology and community leaders who will increase engagement and visibility of the NYCx program to the broader tech community.
The de Blasio Administration announced measures to expedite major heating upgrades at public housing by 8 to 20 months, depending on the size of the project.
The De Blasio administration announced that The Department of Homeless Services and the NYPD would be expanding joint canvassing and outreach operations in Midtown, Manhattan from two days per week to seven days per week, focusing on engaging homeless New Yorkers.
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 joined Citi Community Development and the National Disability Institute to announce the launch of Empowered Cities, a national initiative that encourages municipalities to expand financial empowerment and economic inclusion to people living with disabilities.
Mayor de Blasio and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development announced the official launch of the City’s Neighborhood Pillars Program, which would help fund the process of acquiring and rehabilitating existing rent-stabilized and unregulated buildings.
The de Blasio administration announced that in efforts to boost adoption of solar energy a new community group purchasing campaign today that will serve the community of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
NYC Service announced the launch of the NYC National Service Support Center, which provides training, technical assistance, capacity building resources, and consultations to nearly 40 service year programs across the City.
The de Blasio Administration led a coalition of 28 cities in filing a brief against the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) illegal repeal of net neutrality.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and NYC Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin held a ceremony at Gracie Mansion to recognize over 400 New Yorkers who volunteered 500 hours or more of their time to serve their communities
Mayor de Blasio along with other admin announced the opening of the public health system’s new ExpressCare clinic, one of the new health clinics aimed at providing faster access to medical care for patients who face non-life-threatening conditions.