On February 16, 2021, OATH announces more than 100,000 cases heard remotely during COVID-19 pandemic, keeping New Yorkers who challenge civil summonses safe and healthy.
On May 17, 2021, OATH announces new call-back option now available for its hearings by phone. Call-back option serves to make the telephonic hearing process even more convenient for New Yorkers fighting summonses at OATH hearings.
On June 9, 2021, OATH Commissioner and Chief Administrative Law Judge Joni Kletter introduces members Of the first-ever advisory committee on creative conflict resolution.
Daniel G. Cort, Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”), announced today the agency’s statistics for Calendar Year-end (“CY”) 2021, which covers January 1, 2021 through December 31,
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.
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.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a tentative contract agreement with the Detectives' Endowment Association. Under this agreement, over 5,000 NYPD employees will receive wage increases consistent with the uniformed pattern.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON NBC’S THE TODAY SHOW to discuss going forward with the New Years Eve celebration in Times Square and New York City's continuous efforts battling Covid-19.
On Thursday, Mayor de Blasio will deliver remarks at the funeral for FDNY Lieutenant Joseph Maiello. This event is closed press. The event will be streamed live by FDNY.
Mayor de Blasio, NYC Economic Development Corp.and the Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency today released the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan, a blueprint for comprehensive flood defense infrastructure to protect Lower Manhattan from the urgent threat of climate change
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the City Cleanup Corps (CCC) has removed more than one million bags of trash citywide, among other recent milestones and expansions, since the program’s launch in April 2021.
Six design build teams will now develop detailed proposals to build four borough-based jails sites after responding to the City’s Request for Qualifications.
The New York City Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform today released its final report with recommendations to create a simpler, clearer and fairer property tax system.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mayor-Elect Eric Adams, Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter, and Incoming Schools Chancellor David Banks today announced a multi-pronged approach for safely returning to school in-person this January following winter break.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rachel Loeb, President and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today officially launched NYC Ferry service in Throgs Neck in the Bronx with the opening of a new landing at Ferry Point Park.
Mayor de Blasio today announced the City’s efforts to break the cycles of gun violence, specifically among young people, were recognized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which is awarding a $20.5 million grant in support of the City’s ongoing work by Cure Violence providers .
In the first nine months of its two-year mandate to identify and root out structural racism, the Commission has delivered three landmark ballot proposals that, if adopted, would be among the most broad, structural racial equity laws in the country.
MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY discussing Covid-19 and how the administration will be making sure schools are safe with vaccinations and testing so that kids can stay in school.
MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY to discuss the upcoming Kwanzaa celebration, staying vigilant in battling Covid-19, and talks mental health and congestion pricing with the Mayor of London.
Mayor de Blasio today joined Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Martin Maher, Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park Co-Chairs , and members of the community to announce an investment of $75 million toward the development of the CitiStorage parcel of Bushwick Inlet Park in North Brooklyn.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON MSNBC’S MORNING JOE to discuss his final week as the Mayor of New York City and touches on the highlights and low lights of his eight years in office.
MAYOR DE BLASIO HOLDS MEDIA AVAILABILITY to discuss the upcoming Kwanzaa celebration, staying vigilant in battling Covid-19, and talks mental health and congestion pricing with the Mayor of London.
Mayor de Blasio and Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today announced that holiday wishes for more than 3,700 NYC children and youth were fulfilled by more than 2,000 volunteers from City government and the private sector through the seventh annual Secret Snowflake gift-giving initiative.
Mayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year’s Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. In addition to requiring proof of full vaccination with valid photo identification and being fully outdoors, masks will be required.
Mayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year’s Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. In addition to requiring proof of full vaccination with valid photo identification and being fully outdoors, masks will be required.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today joined Parks Brooklyn Commissioner Martin Maher and Councilmember Brad Lander to announce a $10.9 million investment in the Old Stone House (OSH) to increase accessibility and fund preservation efforts at the historic site in the heart of Washington Park.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced 1 appointment to Family Court, 4 appointments to Criminal Court, and 7 appointments to Civil Court. “These judges have evidenced their commitment and sharpness by managing some of the most difficult cases our city has ever seen."
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the launch of a digitized placard reader program in north Brooklyn, a major step toward cracking down on abuse and ensuring public servants use their parking privileges appropriately.
New York City makes record-breaking new investments in clean energy and electric vehicles; releases roadmap for aggressive emissions reductions from government operations.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a tentative contract agreement with the Uniformed Firefighters Association. Under this agreement, approximately 8,500 FDNY employees will receive wage increases consistent with the uniformed pattern.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON MORNING JOE to discuss the Omicron virus, vaccinations, vaccination incentives, Federal aid, and the possibility of running for Governor.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and The Trust for Governors Island (the Trust) today announced the next steps in the City of New York’s initiative to establish a global Center for Climate Solutions on Governors Island.
Mayor De Blasio today announced that the de Blasio administration has financed the preservation or new construction of 200,000 affordable homes, the most in one administration in New York City history.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Intro. 2442-A, Local Law 155/2021, codifying the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health into the City Charter and establishing the Office as a permanent part of City government.
New York City is the largest city in the nation and the first large cold-weather city to phase out fossil fuel combustion in new construction – accelerating next-generation electric buildings, improving air quality and public health, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New York City’s pension funds achieve first in the nation pension fund divestment from fossil fuel reserve owners - one of the largest fossil fuel divestments in the world.
Mayor De Blasio delivers remarks and signs Intro 2317-A, Local Law 154/2021, and promising a gas free New York and an end to the fossil fuel era in New York City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced, in advance of legal workplace protections that go into effect in 2022, a series of additional efforts to support and improve the health, safety and working conditions for the city’s 65,000+ delivery workers.
Mayor DeBlasio has marshalled agencies together to implement a series of additional efforts to support and improve the health, safety and working conditions for the city’s 65,000+ delivery workers.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON CNN TONIGHT WITH MICHAEL SMERCONISH to discuss the Omicron virus, vaccination incentives, use of the Defense Production Act, and New Years Eve scenarios.
Mayor DeBlasio has marshalled agencies together to implement a series of additional efforts to support and improve the health, safety and working conditions for the city’s 65,000+ delivery workers.
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPEARS LIVE ON CNN TONIGHT WITH MICHAEL SMERCONISH to discuss the Omicron virus, vaccination incentives, use of the Defense Production Act, and New Years Eve scenarios.
Mayor DeBlasio, Commissioner Dave Chokshi, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and President and CEO Mitchell Katz, NYC Health + Hospitals, discuss Omicron scenarios, vaccinations, boosters, and public health issues.
DSNY, GrowNYC, and the NYC Compost Project hosted by the NY Botanical Garden today celebrated the realization of a promise made in Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Earth Day announcements: the opening of more than 200 community-based Food Scrap Drop-off sites.
With two back-to-back Saturday holidays, the New York City Department of Sanitation is providing guidance to residents who normally receive Saturday collection.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a tentative contract agreement with the Sergeant’s Benevolent Association. Under this agreement, approximately 4,700 NYPD Sergeants will receive wage increases consistent with the uniformed pattern.
DSNY, GrowNYC, and the NYC Compost Project hosted by the New York Botanical Garden will celebrate the realization of a promise made in Mayor de Blasio’s 2021 Earth Day announcements: the opening of more than 200 community-based Food Scrap Drop-off sites.
NYC Test & Trace Corps announced today that, in partnership with the NYC Health Department and NYC Care, 500,000 rapid antigen self-testing kits and 1 million KN95 masks will be distributed through community-based organizations across New York City.
The de Blasio administration today released the NYC Service Legacy Report, showcasing the last eight years of service and volunteer efforts across the five boroughs made possible through partnerships with non-profits, residents, businesses and City agencies.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today celebrated the City Council’s approval of the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, the first overhaul of this area’s local zoning regulations in half a century.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Department of Transportation, and the New York City Economic Development released Delivering Green: A vision for a sustainable freight network serving New York City.
Acting Commissioner Cort said, “DOI’s Report exposes the long-standing and continuing problems with the City’s
Lifeguard Division, revealing leadership and management failures; a lack of accountability and transparency.
Mayor de Blasio holds a media press conference to speak about the goals the Blasio administration made of moving 800,000 new Yorkers out of poverty in the span of 10 years.
Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity today released the annual New York City Government Poverty Measure Report, which shows that both the poverty rate and the near-poverty rate reached historic lows
DSNY installed 16 pioneering “Smart Bins” to collect food scraps in Astoria, Queens. Along with a similar pilot launched by Alliance for Downtown New York in Lower Manhattan this week, these bins are the first test of an effort to allow round-the-clock drop-off of compostable material.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Brooklyn Bridge Park President Eric Landau, elected officials and community leaders today cut the ribbon on the final section of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Mayor de Blasio appears live on MSNBC's meet the press to speak about Rising cases of Delta and uncertainty around Omicron, which raises questions about new vaccine mandates.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Brooklyn Bridge Park President Eric Landau, elected officials and community leaders today cut the ribbon on the final section of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Jonnel Doris today announced the $100 million NYC Small Business Resilience Grant to provide immediate funding to small businesses in the arts.
Due to the possibility of snow in Wednesday’s forecast, the New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations Advisory for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 starting at 6 a.m. The Department’s salt spreaders are filled and ready for use should conditions require.
Mayor de Blasio appears live on WPIX with Hazel Sanchez and Dan Mannarino to discuss about Mayor de Blasio putting in new mandates for the city to fight against Covid-19.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced major expansions to the “Key to NYC” program, the first-in-nation vaccination mandate for workers and customers at indoor dining, fitness, entertainment and performance venues.
Mayor de Blasio appears live on The Brian Leher show with Brian Leher and they both discuss topics of the Omnicon variant and the issues with housing shortages.
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The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced leaf collection plans for city residents. The collected leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish street trees, soil and parks.