Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune as the City’s Democracy Officer, where she will continue to develop and expand the Mayor’s DemocracyNYC agenda.
Mayor de Blasio along with Queensborough President Melinda Katz and other admin announced the designs for a $1.63 million project to reconstruct a commemorative plaza at the site of the Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground.
The New York City Charter Revision Commission unveiled a new TV ad reminding New Yorkers about the three questions that will appear on their ballots in the November 6th, 2018 General Election.
NYC Service released their findings regarding diversity within City Non-Profits and recommendations about what the Non- Profit sector could do to remedy some of their persistent issues regarding equity, inclusion, etc.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live on City Hall to discuss recent crime statistics regarding rapes, the effectiveness of stop and frisk policing, and a report from the New York Times alleging tax fraud from the Trump family.
Mayor gave remarks regarding his new legislation officially adding a third gender to NYC Birth Certificates, highlighting the necessity for every New Yorker to have a right to their own selves and their identities.
Mayor de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Nigro delivered remarks at the annual Fire Department Memorial Service, honoring the lives of Fire Fighters and others who work with fire fighters.
Mayor de Blasio spoke to the press alongside Police Commissioner O'Neil and other high ranking officials to discuss the terror attempt in the City at CNN and the numerous other suspicious packages sent out across the nation and the City.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil held a press conference to discuss recent NYC crime statistics, highlighting the safe summer that NYC had and the safety precautions the City took for the US Open. The Mayor also spoke about the 9/11 first responders fund running out of money and time.
Mayor de Blasio held a press conference alongside Police Commissioner O'Neil and Gorvernor Cuomo regarding a suspicious package found at the CNN building, which seemed to contain a live explosive.