Status Report on DOI’s monitoring of the Build it Back (“BIB”) program that is facilitating the rehabilitation and rebuilding of homes damaged or lost during Hurricane Sandy.
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.
DOI found ACS often did not ensure providers were adequately addressing concerns of poor safety performance identified in ACS' annual performance measurement process called Scorecard, and did not require providers to focus on addressing safety in its quality improvement mechanism
A Report on security lapses at the entrances of two City Department of Correction (“DOC”) detention facilities – one in Manhattan and the second in Brooklyn – exposing serious vulnerabilities in DOC’s security operations.
Margaret Garnett, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), issued a Report today on the “Corruption Vulnerabilities in the City’s Oversight and Administration of Not-for-Profit Human Services Contracts,” which provides 23 recommendations for reform.
A Report of Findings and Recommendations, the referral for discipline of 51 New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) workers and the arrest of six Sanitation Workers for Official Misconduct.
A report on three allegations involving the misuse of the Mayor's security detail and fourth allegation DOI probed on whether the Mayor's presidential campaign repaid the City of New York the costs associated with the travel of the Mayor's security detail during his campaign trips in 2019.
DOI’s findings and recommendations from an investigation of DOHMH February 22, 2007 inspection of the KFC-Taco Bell on Sixth Ave. in Greenwich Village. On February 23, a day after Thomas inspected the restaurant and gave it a passing grade, the news media ran stories showing rats scurrying around.
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.
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has released the 2021 edition of the AccessibleNYC report. The report highlights the work of City agencies and its partners to continue to increase accessibility for people with disabilities.
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.
On April 26th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams will deliver an address at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, releasing his Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget, discussing his first 100 days in office, and outlining his vision for the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The New York City Independent Budget Office released a new video series( it developed to enable students, parents, and advocates to navigate New York City public school budgets.
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity Plan includes the agency's plan and commitment in ensuring an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The New York City Department of Finance announced an updated schedule of fines as part of its Stipulated Fine Program. The new schedule of stipulated fines reflects updated information on dismissal rates for adjudicated violations as well as traffic policy goals of the Adams administration.
An examination of the reasons for ECTP’s failure to deliver a modernized 911 emergency communications system on time and within its original budget. The report discusses the findings of DOI's investigation.
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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Press release announcing that the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Geriatric Mental Health (DGMH) program, a ThriveNYC initiative.
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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Don’t Have a Lonely Barbecue – Get Vaccinated by This Weekend to Be Protected for July 4 Celebrations", on May 29, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Dr. Torian Easterling Appointed First Deputy Commissioner, Chief Equity Officer," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "CITY TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS" on March 9, 2021.
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 of Sanitation is reminding businesses that it will begin enforcing its foam ban law today, July 1, 2019, at the end of its six month warning period.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies in All Five Boroughs", on September 21, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Effort Launches to Vaccinate Racoons Against Rabies in Parts of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan" on January 21, 2020.
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 Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that For the Women’s House, an iconic painting by celebrated artist Faith Ringgold is expected to be moved out of the Rose M. Singer Center (RMSC) on Rikers Island to the Brooklyn Museum.
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
City will invest additional $3.9 million to prevent and reduce domestic violence, including healthy relationship education in middle schools, a new comprehensive web-based portal and public awareness campaign, and new resources to help survivors stay in their homes.
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.
First Lady Chirlane McCray today held a virtual convening of Cities Thrive, a national mental health coalition committed to driving reform in mental health and substance use treatment on a local and federal level across the United States.
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
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "FIRST MOSQUITOES WITH WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN NEW YORK CITY," on January 21, 2020.
Mayor de Blasio today announced New York City’s $65 million Medallion Relief Program which could result in $500 million of debt forgiveness for thousands of drivers.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "FLU VACCINATION SURGES THIS SEASON COMPARED TO LAST YEAR," on January 21, 2020.
This Administration is focused on making New York the fairest big city in America. Every decision in this budget was weighed on whether it brought us closer to that goal. Mayor Bill de Blasio presented New York City’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Federal Pharmacy Program Boosts City Vaccination Effort", on February 11, 2021.
This memorandum provides a procedure for withdrawing the commonly owned group election made on a tax year 2015 or 2016 Form NYC-2A, Combined Business Corporation Tax Return.
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 through the ThriveNYC DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Initiative.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Flu Vaccination Continues to Surge This Season Compared to Last Season," on January 21, 2020.
Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor's Fund to Advance New York announces partnership with superstar Cardi B to cover burial expenses for each victim of the Bronx fire.
governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with Mayor Bill de Blasio, announced an agreement between the State and City of New York to transfer nearly all of women- and trans-identified individuals currently incarcerated on Rikers Island to two State-run facilities in Bedford Hills.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Good Health, Good Value: NYC Receives $5.5 Million Grant to Make Healthy Food More Affordable to New Yorkers", on March 12, 2021.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and the Institute for Community Living (ICL) announces the completion of Nevins Street Apartments, creating accessible, supportive and affordable homes in Downtown Brooklyn.
The Health Department today announced that it has closed a child care program in Williamsburg for repeatedly failing to provide access to medical and attendance records in violation of an Order of the Health Commissioner in response to the current measles outbreak.
Central UTA Boys Division (762 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, NY 11249) was closed today for failing to exclude staff and students who did not have documentation of immunity.
The Health Department today announced it has issued Commissioner’s Orders to all yeshivas in Williamsburg affected by the school exclusion mandate. This means that any school out of compliance will immediately be issued a violation.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW PROVIDER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON IMMEDIATE INITIATION OF HIV ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NYC LEGEND XL CONDOM," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES LEAD REPORT FOR FIRST QUARTER OF 2020," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES LEAD REPORT FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF 2020," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES LEAD SURVEILLANCE REPORT FOR QUARTERS 1 THROUGH 3 OF 2019," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT RELEASES NEW COVID-19 DATA PAGE," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FIRST HUMAN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS FOR 2020 SEASON, REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO MOSQUITOES," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT ROLLS OUT METHADONE DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR NEW YORKERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES COVID-19 DATA PAGE," on January 21, 2020.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Buildings Commissioner today announced that Department of Buildings inspectors have already begun proactive sweeps construction sites throughout New York City to educate workers about the importance of construction site safety.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced two laws that shine a spotlight on both public and private vacant land to further accelerate the production of affordable housing. This legislation is the latest effort to help the City reach its goal of building 300,000 affordable homes over the next decade.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Have a Conversation: Health Department Reminds Health Care Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccine", on April 27, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Authorities from Eight Countries Join City to Call on G20 Nations to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines Equitably", on March 14, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Commissioner Alerts Providers About COVID-19 Treatment", on April 5, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Commissioner Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Prevention Ahead of the Holidays As Cases Surge", on December 16, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Engagement Project", on May 11, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces New $35 Million Program for Providers to Speak With Patients About Covid-19 Vaccines", on September 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces New Home-visiting Services for First-time Parents and Infants, With Focus on Equity", on December 7, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Announces Opportunity for Green Cart and Seasonal Food Cart or Truck Permits", on February 10, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Appoints Dr. Celia Quinn As Deputy Commissioner of Disease Control", on August 31, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Appoints Its First Ever Chief Medical Officer", on February 16, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Closes Investigation of Central Harlem Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster", on September 22, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Commemorates 100 Year Anniversary of the Neighborhood Health Action Centers", on December 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Encourages New Yorkers to Protect Themselves From Tick-borne Illnesses As Summer Approaches", on June 9, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Gives Tips to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely", on December 30, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Honors World Tuberculosis Day: 5% Decrease in Cases Since 2019", on March 24, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating Community Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in and Around Central Harlem", on August 18, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating Covid-19 Cases Linked to Electric Zoo Music Festival on Randall’s Island Over Labor Day Weekend", on September 15, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Investigating a Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on May 20, 2022.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Issues Commissioner’s Order to Non-Public Schools in Brooklyn and Queens ZIP Codes to Safeguard Public Health," on January 21, 2020.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Issues Lead Warning to New Yorkers: Avoid Using Traditional Ceramic Ware for Food and Drinks; May Contain Lead", on September 28, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Launches Coalition to Confront Racism in Medical Algorithms", on November 24, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Launches New Vaccine Confidence Campaign to Arm Health Care Providers With COVID-19 Vaccine Resources", on May 13, 2021.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published this press release titled, "Health Department Providers Update on Community Cluster of Legionnaires' Disease in the Highbridge Neighborhood in the Bronx", on June 1, 2022.