Mayor De Blasio's speech presented the leaps that the affordable housing plan was able to make, nearing their goal 2 years early. He states that affordable housing should be a reality for all New Yorkers, aiming to make greater strides for the working class.
Mayor de Blasio and other administration . announced the launch of applications inviting startups, entrepreneurs and independent teams to propose tech solutions that address priority needs in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn. .
In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, First Lady Chirlane McCray announced an expansion of supports and programming to prevent and combat domestic violence in New York City. The City invested an additional $3.9 million to prevent and reduce domestic violence.
Mayor de Blasio launched a program to bring together CUNY schools and leading tech employers in a $20 million plan, in order to double the amount of CUNY graduates entering the technology field.
Kicking off City Hall in Your Borough, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Prospect Park’s entire loop drive—east and west—will become permanently car-free. This decision came after their first-ever car-free summer proved successful and popular with park-goers
As the fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy neared, Mayor de Blasio announced that 87 percent of the 8,300 one-to-four family homes damaged by the historic storm have completed the Build It Back program. 7,200 homes were repaired and resilient; most complex project expected to finish that spring.
Brooklyn schools announced they will be participating in Meatless Mondays, which would provide participating schools with healthy, all-vegetarian breakfast and lunch menus every Monday. The mayor stated that this program would benefit the health of the children and benefit the environment.
Mayor De Blasio delivered a speech unveiling his plan to completely get rid of cars within Prospect Park. He cites the necessity of making a park for the public and embrace a more safe park.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams today announced that 15 Brooklyn schools will participate in Meatless Mondays next spring.
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.