DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD, Fifth Annual Report on investigations and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2018 to the NYC Police Department. In addition the Report updates the status of recommendations made previously that have not been fully adopted by the NYPD.
Every New Year’s Eve, revelers gather in Times Square to ring in the upcoming year. Party hats, noisemakers, confetti, paper streamers and other pieces of New Year’s joy help make a festive night, though all the material left behind must be cleaned by daybreak.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the Department of Transportation constructed over 20 miles of new on-street protected bike lanes along some of New York City’s major streets.
Starting January 1, 2019, NYC stores and food-service businesses can no longer offer, sell or possess single-use foam food containers such as foam takeout clamshells, cups, plates, bowls and trays. Additionally, manufacturers and stores may no longer sell or offer for sale loose fill packaging.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show for the last time of 2018 to look back at how his administration performed during the year, and to take calls from listeners.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will begin its annual curbside collection of
Christmas trees on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Collection runs through Saturday, January 12,
weather permitting.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement regarding the government shutdown taking place, with the Mayor blaming the President's insistence on the border wall.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the possibility of a government shutdown under President Trump and to also take questions from listeners.
The de Blasio administration and City Council approved a comprehensive plan to support fashion production and commercial office expansion in the Garment Center.
Mayor de Blasio announced announced that NYC Service had engaged nearly 2,000 volunteers to answer letters from 3,400 New York City children and families in need this holiday season through Secret Snowflake, which is a holiday gift giving initiative.
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 New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, organics or recycling nor organics collection on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced the next step in the City Pension Fund's efforts to fight climate change by divesting from fossil fuel reserve owners.
Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks discussing the erection of a jail in Chinatown as part of his efforts to remove incarcerated individuals from Rikers Island.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and other admin announced the expansion and continuation of a program that allows mothers incarcerated at Rikers Island to visit and participate in activities with their children at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
In a snow alert, DSNY coordinates with NYC Emergency Management and the Dept. of Transportation on snow clearing protocol in accordance with each agency’s written snow plan. All relevant city agencies have been notified of the snow alert.
Mayor de Blasio announced his administration's plan to preserve public housing, which would resolve $24 billion in vital repairs to New York City’s aging public housing.
The de Blasio administration announced they had reached a tentative contract with Teamsters Local 237 in efforts to build on the Mayor's commitment to improve public housing in the City.
Mayor de Blasio announced the appointment of five members to NYC Health + Hospitals’ Board of Directors: José A. Pagán, Sally B. Hernandez-Pinero, Anita Kawatra, Feniosky Peña-Mora, and Freda J. Wang.
Mayor de Blasio announced his administration's comprehensive plan to renovate NYCHA apartments in his efforts to fulfill his campaign promises regarding the public housing of NYC.
DSNY, Van Alen Institute, and the Industrial Designers Society of America / American Institute of Architects New York have announced the three finalists in their BetterBin competition. The competition offered designers an opportunity to reimagine New York City’s iconic green wire litter basket.
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.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is launching its 2019 Sanitation Calendar with a meet-and-greet and autographing event at the NYC City Store.