Mayor de Blasio delivers congratulatory remarks at a New Hope Christian fellowship, applauding the Bishop Orlando Findlayter for all of his great actions in helping the people.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the City’s Taxi Medallion Relief Program (MRP) has now seen 144 loan restructure approvals, representing $18.7 million in debt forgiveness.
The Department of Sanitation will host its annual “Snow and Tell” behind-the-scenes look at snow operations for members of the media. This event allows news outlets to capture footage and interviews in advance for use throughout the winter season.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all City workers. Starting today, City employees will receive an extra $500 in their paycheck for receiving their first shot at a City-run vaccination site.
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds, today announced these funds have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold an outdoor Graduation, Promotion and Award ceremony for nearly 1,000 Department employees, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Maimonides Park (1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn) at 11:00am.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on City Hall with Errol Luis, and they discuss about the Civilian Complaint Review Board recommending misconduct charges against NYPD officers in connection to alleged actions taken during the George Floyd protests last year.
Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced that Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation will sell the first green bond issued by a City-related entity.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today applauded a major milestone in New York City’s Medallion Relief Program. which has now helped 102 yellow medallion taxi owners achieve $16 million in permanent debt forgiveness.
The Department of Sanitation announced the next Community Boards to receive Curbside Composting following its pandemic-related suspension and relaunch. Service is being restored as a sign-up only program.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on the brain Leher show with Brian Leher and they discuss about the city's hospitalization rates are half of the levels they were as recently as August.
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.
Mayor De Blasio holds media a media press conference to speak about the city's strides in handling the effects of the pandemic and the wide spread of vaccinations.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a $120 million investment in the renovation of the Brownsville Multi-Service Center into a state-of-the-girls’ empowerment center and community hub for east Brooklyn.
Mayor de Blasio signed Intro. 2397-A, sponsored by Council Member Francisco Moya, into law. This legislation requires severance pay for hotel service employees if a hotel with over 100 rooms that laid off over 75% of its employees.
Mayor de Blasio today announced that 90 loan restructuring deals have been approved under the City’s $65 million Medallion Relief Program, delivering $14 million in debt forgiveness to individual medallion owners.
Mayor de Blasio today appointed Annabel Palma as the next Commissioner and Chair of the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Palma most recently served as the Chief Equity Officer of the City's COVID-19 Test & Trace Corps
Mayor de Blasio highlighted findings from a landmark Department of Transportation report on the City’s speed camera program today as he urged State leaders to allow New York City to operate the cameras 24 hours a day.
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.
The New York City Department of Buildings today marked the official passage of major legislation in the City Council to update the city’s Construction Codes.
Mayor de Blasio signed Intro. 2397-A, into law. This legislation requires severance pay for hotel service employees if a hotel with over 100 rooms that laid off over 75% of its employees or closed during the pandemic fails to reopen by November 1st.
The Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for those interested in working as Emergency Snow Laborers for the 2021-2022 winter season.
Mayor De Blasio and other city officials today officially commissioned the Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, the first new Staten Island Ferry vessel added to the fleet since 2005.
Mayor de Blasio today shared an update on the City’s $65 million Medallion Relief Program, announcing that 57 loan restructuring deals have been approved, delivering $10.4 million in debt cancellation to financially distressed Owners.
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Mayor De Blasio appears live on the Brian Leher show, him and Brian Leher discuss about the teacher vaccine mandate and how thousands of teachers are not getting vaccinated.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no trash, curbside composting or recycling collection on Monday, October 11, 2021.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that its annual snow training will begin Sunday, September 26, and is planned to last 10 consecutive Sundays. Workers will practice “plowing up” collection trucks, and will drive plows and salt spreaders along city streets.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other community officials break ground on the NYPD’s new 116th Precinct,The new precinct is the result of decades of advocacy from committed community groups in the area.
Mayor de Blasio and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two major green energy infrastructure projects to power NYC with wind, solar and hydropower projects from upstate New York and Canada.
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.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on the Brian Leher show with Brian Leher and they discuss about the challenge of putting the whole education system online as well as other challenges the city is facing.
Mayor de Blasio today announced the City of New York has been awarded a $15 million grant as part of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, in order to offer more support in helping the youth.
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Chancellor Meisha Porter and kindergarteners from The Williamsburg Bridge Magnet School today to kick off New York City’s first-ever “Baby Bonds” program.
Mayor de Blasio today signed an Executive Order to enshrine the position of LGBTQIA+ Liaison within the Office of the Police Commissioner of the New York City Police Department
Mayor de Blasio today announced a new $37 million violence intervention employment program that will create 1,500 jobs in Brownsville, South Jamaica, East and Central Harlem, Mott Haven, and across the Bronx.
Mayor de Blasio today signed an Executive Order to enshrine the position of LGBTQIA+ Liaison within the Office of the Police Commissioner of the New York City Police Department.
Mayor De Blasio holds media press conference to applaud the city's fight against the pandemic and the strides taken in the period of the city's recovery from the pandemic,
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the fall 2021 SAFE Disposal (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Events schedule. The events provide city residents an easy way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed an emergency order to execute the Emergency Rikers Relief Plan, a five-point plan to address challenges on Rikers Island.
Mayor De Blasio appears live inside city hall with Errol Luis and they discuss about the first day students get to attend back to school after the pandemic.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, gathered for a private ceremony yesterday, September 9th, 2021, to honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on the Brian Leher show with Brian Leher and they speak about the new requirements students have to go through in order to participate in high-risk sports.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, today announced that trash and recycling collection service for Monday, 9/6/21, which had previously been suspended in observance of the Labor Day holiday, will take place across the City.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on the Brian Leher show with Brian Leher and they discuss about the storm that has had devastating results on some New Yorkers and Covid-19.
The New York City Department of Sanitation, today provided the following update on operations in the wake of Tropical Storm Ida, including collection delays, enforcement suspension, debris removal, and catch-bin clearing.
The Department of Buildings today is advising building owners and property managers to take added precautions when surveying damage at their properties, after historic and deadly floods.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on the Mehdi Hansan show with Mehdi Hansan and they reflect back on the year and discuss how the city has dealt with Covid-19.
Friday, September 3, 2021 – The New York City Department of Sanitation, the world’s largest municipal sanitation agency, will honor members of the Department who lost their lives due to their service on and after 9/11.
New York City Emergency Management is issuing a travel advisory to prepare for National Weather Service to prepare for any potential impacts to the city caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Ida.