Mayor de Blasio appeared on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss events within his administration and remarks of the Trump administration, discussing the morality of keeping up monuments of people like Christopher Columbus, who many call a racist historical figure, and hateful comments made by Trump.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced two laws that shine a spotlight on both public and private vacant land to further accelerate the production of affordable housing. This legislation is the latest effort to help the City reach its goal of building 300,000 affordable homes over the next decade.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Prospect Park’s entire loop drive would be permanently car-free for the first time since the inception of the automobile.
The De Blasio administration announced that The Department of Homeless Services and the NYPD would be expanding joint canvassing and outreach operations in Midtown, Manhattan from two days per week to seven days per week, focusing on engaging homeless New Yorkers.
The de Blasio Administration announced that it will close its first jail on Rikers Island this summer as part of Mayor de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island.
Mayor de Blasio gave a speech celebrating the building of some of the first 'bollards' in the city, aimed at increasing safety and preserving City infrastructure.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City’s Security Infrastructure Working Group announced plans to bring permanent perimeter barriers, or bollards, to high-profile sites and to create a process to streamline their design and construction.
Mayor de Blasio addressed New Yorkers and gave a brief on the upcoming storm that the City would face, giving some instructions and tips on how to stay safe throughout the storm.
A Report on DHS commercial hotel procurement process for homeless families with children. The Report found that DHS’ procurement process
did not consider criminal activity at prospective hotels prior to placing families with children at those locations.
Mayor de Blasio gave an update on the conditions in the city during the storm, strongly emphasizing the necessity for New Yorkers to stay indoors until the storm passes.
Mayor de Blasio updated New Yorkers on the current winter storm, and reminded individuals to refrain from travel as the storm continues to move through the City.
New York City marked 3 new benchmarks in relation to crime benchmarks: the first time the total number of index crimes has fallen below 100,000; the first time the number of shooting incidents has fallen below 800; and the first time the total number of murders has fallen below 300.
Mayor de Blasio returned to the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the recent winter storm that had happened in the City as well as the state of public housing (and how it held up throughout the storm), among other topics.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City saw the fewest traffic fatalities on record in 2017, driven by a 32 percent drop in pedestrian fatalities.
The New York City Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory for Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City in effect through 7 p.m. Monday.
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice announced a significant expansion of services to protect families at risk of, or experiencing, domestic violence.
During melting snow and ice conditions, the Department reminded all builders, contractors, and property owners to secure their properties from hazardous conditions.
Mayor de Blasio announced a mixed-income development project that will include affordable homes for approximately 100 seniors on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
New York University's School of Engineering launched a new program together with New York City Cyber Command called New York Cyber Fellows, an affordable and online option to gain a masters degree in cybersecurity.
Mayor de Blasio along with other members of his administration announced a goal to divest City funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years.
Mayor de Blasio announced numerous new admin to fill positions, namely Samir Saini as the new Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dominic Williams as his new Chief Policy Advisor, and Debbie Rosen as Chief of Staff to First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan.
Mayor de Blasio and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl announced the selection of seven new and expanded partnerships for funding under the first Mayor’s Grant for Cultural Impact (MGCI).
In this transcript, Mayor De Blasio introduced his plan for the city as a whole to divest from fossil fuels, making a connection with this plan to the major destruction of Superstorm Sandy.
Jon Paul Lupo was promoted to Director of the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he was responsible for coordinating the City's interaction with the City, State and Federal Legislative Affairs Offices, as well as coordinating with the Comptroller, Borough Presidents, and others.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted a breakfast for multiple religious communities, praising their efforts in fighting mental illness and aiding the City in their fight against domestic violence.
Mayor de Blasio and Chief Technology Officer Miguel Gamiño, Jr. announced members of the NYCx Technology Leadership Advisory Council, a diverse group of technology and community leaders who will increase engagement and visibility of the NYCx program to the broader tech community.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gabrielle Fialkoff, Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships, announced a $1.5 million new initiative, “CareerLift,” driven by the NYC Center for Youth Employment (CYE).
Mayor de Blasio announced that his administration financed more than 24,536 affordable homes in the year prior, breaking an all-time record previously set by former Mayor Ed Koch in 1989.
Mayor de Blasio announced the major strides his administration was able to make in regards to affordable housing in the City, using a man named Jasper Hurst as an example for as to why affordable housing is so important.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation into law, authored by Council Member Ben Kallos in collaboration with DEP, aimed at reducing overnight and weekend construction noise and making New York City more livable.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at City Hall to answer questions about his administration and discuss recent events, such as beating Mayor Koch's housing record and record low crime.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on the 103.9 DL Hughley's radio show to discuss the future of his administration (and possible presidential campaign) and look back on his previous term as mayor.
A report detailing NYCHA's continued failure to enforce its Permanent Exclusion policy for dangerous criminal offenses. The investigation also uncovered employees purchasing drugs from tenants and targets of the criminal investigation and other misconduct at NYCHA's Sheepshead/Nostrand Houses.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss his administration's policies and his stances on some new legislation Governor Cuomo presented, such as proposing a congestion pricing plan for driving in Manhattan below 60th Street.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady McCray gave remarks in honor of the anniversary of one of the largest protests in the history of the US, also in time for a government shut down under the Trump Administration.
The Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement brought a lawsuit against a Manhattan landlord who turned his four-story walkup into an illegal hotel through www.Airbnb.com.
The Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer released a "Truth in Broadband” Request for Information (RFI) to establish transparency and accountability in how carriers provide internet service to consumers.
The de Blasio administration announced the location of the City’s new Bronx Animal Shelter, which will have space for 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rabbits and 20 animals from other species.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced that the City had filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court to hold manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids to account for their part in the City’s ongoing deadly opioid epidemic.
Mayor de Blasio announced the City’s text-reminder program for people who receive summonses – launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, the Office of Court Administration and NYPD.
Mayor de Blasio gave a speech describing a threat the Trump Administration made against major cities, threatening to withhold their funding when they were meant to have a bipartisan meeting on infrastructure.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the winter national conference for Mayors where he highlighted the important role education plays in his administration and how important teachers are.
To celebrate national mentoring month, Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin and Schools Chancellor Carmen Faria announced that 25,000 high school students and 10,000 mentors participated in programs associated with the NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative.
, Mayor de Blasio met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite where they mainly focused on coastal protections on the Rockaway peninsula and in Jamaica Bay.
The de Blasio Administration joined Citi Community Development and the National Disability Institute to announce the launch of Empowered Cities, a national initiative that encourages municipalities to expand financial empowerment and economic inclusion to people living with disabilities.
Mayor de Blasio joined in an interview at City Hall to discuss the coming deadline to sign up for healthcare (and the increased accessibility of it) along with the approaching State of the Union with President Trump.
Mayor de Blasio, Police Commissioner O'Neil, and other admin announced that the NYPD would be speeding up their efforts to get all cops to have body cameras on them.
Mayor de Blasio and other admin gave their remarks in celebration of nearing their goal of body cameras on all NYPD cops a year arly, citing the scientific and social benefits of such an addition.
The de Blasio Administration announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and other admin announced the expansion of Mental Health Teams at all five of the City's Family Justice Centers, with one in each borough.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
A Report on the arrest of 17 Certified Asbestos Investigators on charges of falsely filing documents certifying that planned construction of dozen of properties in Manhattan and Staten Island would not disturb asbestos.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events under his administration, spending much of the interview discussing NYC infrastructure, especially the MTA and discussing regarding city and state funding for it.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Fariña announced that 3-K for All will expand to four more community school districts over the next three years, increasing the City’s commitment to fully funding free, full-day, from eight community school districts by 2020 to 12 districts.
Mayor de Blasio appeared in front of the senate finance committee to discuss the finances of the City and also testify to the negative effects the new tax law President Trump erected would have on New Yorkers.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and agency leaders of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence stated that they would be making an announcement about the City’s commitment to support survivors of domestic violence and educate New Yorkers on the complexities of intimate partner violence.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the graduation of a school in the Bronx commending the graduating class, and NYC students as a whole, for their achievements in school.
Mayor de Blasio announced that New York City’s 2017 four-year high school graduation rate is the highest on record: 74.3 percent. The dropout rate is now at its lowest ever: 7.8 percent.
A Report on security lapses at the entrances of two City Department of Correction (“DOC”) detention facilities – one in Manhattan and the second in Brooklyn – exposing serious vulnerabilities in DOC’s security operations.
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced the launch of New York City's first-ever, web-based portal, NYCHOPE, dedicated to providing resources to survivors and information to all City residents about how to help someone experiencing domestic violence.
First Lady McCray announced she'd spearhead “Faith in Action Against Domestic Violence,” the first weekend-long event in New York City dedicated to raising awareness about intimate partner violence within the faith community.
Mayor de Blasio announced that three of the City’s designated banks – Amalgamated, Bank of America, and TD Bank – have committed $40 million towards two of the City’s three programs that help minority and women-owned business enterprises and small businesses access affordable loans to grow.
Mayor de Blasio announced that 250 apartment buildings had been placed in the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s Alternative Enforcement Program, an initiative that shines a spotlight on multi-family buildings whose owners have allowed them to fall into dangerous disrepair.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss important issues facing the City, and in this particular interview Brian Lehrer focuses on the congressional spending bill and how it effects NYC infrastructure.
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas, in collaboration with the Department of Education’s network of community schools, announced the first NYC Free Tax Prep-a-Thon, a 12-hour tax filing marathon and resource fair.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at City Hall in anticipation of his State of the City address, noting what he would like to see come out of his first year in his second term as mayor.