Mayor de Blasio and Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced that the Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law was officially in effect.
Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Johnson announced the formation of a new advisory commission to develop recommendations to reform New York City’s property tax system.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City’s styrofoam ban will go into effect by January 1, 2019, advocating for the widespread use of reusable alternatives.
Mayor de Blasio, ity Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Council Finance Chair Daniel Dromm and other admin announced that they had reached an agreement for the budget of Fiscal Year 2019.
Mayor de Blasio gave his remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for The NY Botanical Garden's Edible Academy, emphasizing the need for equal access to food in the City.
Mayor de Blasio held a press conference to discuss how his administration helped NYCHA grow (despite the many issues along the road) and his administration's continued efforts to better fund and improve NYCHA housing for it's residents.
Mayor de Blasio held a conference to announce the expanded access to carshare the City would be supporting, citing a need to decrease congestion in the city.
The NYC Charter Revision Commission announced 3 ballot questions that will be present for voters to consider pertaining to campaign finance, civic engagement, and community boards.
Mayor de Blasio and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson announced the City would be connecting minority and women owned businesses to City agencies to aid in their growth.
The NYC Service and Citizens Committee launched the 2019 Love Your Block application, which will help residents form change in their local communities.