New York City is the largest city in the nation and the first large cold-weather city to phase out fossil fuel combustion in new construction – accelerating next-generation electric buildings, improving air quality and public health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New York City’s pension funds achieve first in the nation pension fund divestment from fossil fuel reserve owners - one of the largest fossil fuel divestments in the world.
Mayor De Blasio delivers remarks and signs Intro 2317-A, Local Law 154/2021, and promising a gas free New York and an end to the fossil fuel era in New York City.
Mayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year’s Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. In addition to requiring proof of full vaccination with valid photo identification and being fully outdoors, masks will be required.
Mayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year’s Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. In addition to requiring proof of full vaccination with valid photo identification and being fully outdoors, masks will be required.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today joined Parks Brooklyn Commissioner Martin Maher and Councilmember Brad Lander to announce a $10.9 million investment in the Old Stone House (OSH) to increase accessibility and fund preservation efforts at the historic site in the heart of Washington Park.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced 1 appointment to Family Court, 4 appointments to Criminal Court, and 7 appointments to Civil Court. “These judges have evidenced their commitment and sharpness by managing some of the most difficult cases our city has ever seen."
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the launch of a digitized placard reader program in north Brooklyn, a major step toward cracking down on abuse and ensuring public servants use their parking privileges appropriately.
Mayor de Blasio and Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today announced that holiday wishes for more than 3,700 NYC children and youth were fulfilled by more than 2,000 volunteers from City government and the private sector through the seventh annual Secret Snowflake gift-giving initiative.
MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY to discuss the upcoming Kwanzaa celebration, staying vigilant in battling Covid-19, and talks mental health and congestion pricing with the Mayor of London.
Mayor de Blasio today joined Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Martin Maher, Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park Co-Chairs , and members of the community to announce an investment of $75 million toward the development of the CitiStorage parcel of Bushwick Inlet Park in North Brooklyn.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON MSNBC’S MORNING JOE to discuss his final week as the Mayor of New York City and touches on the highlights and low lights of his eight years in office.
MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY to discuss the upcoming Kwanzaa celebration, staying vigilant in battling Covid-19, and talks mental health and congestion pricing with the Mayor of London.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mayor-Elect Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter, and Incoming Schools Chancellor David Banks today announced a multi-pronged approach for safely returning to school in-person this January following winter break.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rachel Loeb, President and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today officially launched NYC Ferry service in Throgs Neck in the Bronx with the opening of a new landing at Ferry Point Park.
Mayor de Blasio today announced the City’s efforts to break the cycles of gun violence, specifically among young people, were recognized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which is awarding a $20.5 million grant in support of the City’s ongoing work by Cure Violence providers .
In the first nine months of its two-year mandate to identify and root out structural racism, the Commission has delivered three landmark ballot proposals that, if adopted, would be among the most broad, structural racial equity laws in the country.
MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY discussing Covid-19 and how the administration will be making sure schools are safe with vaccinations and testing so that kids can stay in school.
Mayor de Blasio, NYC Economic Development Corp.and the Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency today released the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan, a blueprint for comprehensive flood defense infrastructure to protect Lower Manhattan from the urgent threat of climate change