New York City became the first municipality in the nation to enforce a law prohibiting all employers in New York City from inquiring about job seekers’ salary history during the hiring process, including on job applications and in interviews.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced “Seniors First,” a slate of new affordable housing programs that will increase the amount of senior housing across the city. The City will double its commitment to senior housing over the extended 12-year Housing New York plan, serving 30,000 senior households by 2026.
Mayor de Blasio announced the appointment of Council Member Annabel Palma as Deputy Commissioner of Strategic Initiatives at the Department of Social Services (DSS).
In Mayor De Blasio's speech he emphasizes the importance of a taxation on the rich, and has Bernie Sanders with him to further the discussion on what the American economy does to poor people.
On the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $145 million investment for up to seven resilience projects to help protect communities in the Rockaways from the impacts of climate change.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the opening of the new City Island Bridge. The City Island Bridge serves as the sole vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist access to City Island, with a daily count of 16,500 vehicles serving 4,500 year-round residents
Mayor de Blasio spoke of the major damages that occurred to the Rockaway neighborhood after hurricane Sandy, however 5 years after the initial disaster had struck the people of the town, he delivers his plan to limit coastal damage like what happened during Sandy to occur in the neighborhood again.
As part of City Hall in Your Borough, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the City will pursue a new archway in the Chinatown neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Mayor de Blasio announced new resources to help small businesses comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and City regulations. The City said they would focus on proactive measures to ensure greater accessibility for all customers.