Mayor de Blasio appeared on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the admissions process for high schools in the City, where the Mayor was asked questions regarding where his powers lie in relation to changing the admissions of these schools.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the 7-8 Precinct where they had to respond to a traffic tragedy prior to his speech, stating that the state should make stronger efforts to keep dangerous drivers off the streets.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and other admin announced the deployment of mental health experts to Puerto Rico for students who have experienced trauma and emotional challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Mayor de Blasio gave an address at the National League of Cities Spring Meeting, where he went over how important it is the league of cities was created and the power the connected mayors have together.
Mayor de Blasio, joined by 11 mayors and city leaders from across the country, signed on to the Cities Open Internet Pledge in coordinated resistance to the federal government’s repeal of net-neutrality protections.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show, mostly to discuss education in the City. Topics varied from school safety officers and the Department of Education.
The de Blasio Administration announced measures to expedite major heating upgrades at public housing by 8 to 20 months, depending on the size of the project.
In honor of National Women's Day, Mayor de Blasio along with other admin announced that over $280,000 in zero-interest loans had been pledged to women entrepreneurs through the City’s crowdfunding partnership with Kiva.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that his GetCoveredNYC campaign helped enroll 80,000 New Yorkers in new health insurance plans last year, surpassing the goal to enroll 50,000 New Yorkers
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil held a press conference to discuss crime statistics for the previous month along with serious weather conditions the city was facing.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the NYC DOT and the NYPD had prepared enhancements to 50 key intersections where block- the-box violations will now be aggressively enforced.
The de Blasio administration announced that New Yorkers who primarily communicate via American Sign Language can now obtain City services faster and more efficiently through the use of ASL Direct.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and d Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery announced the launching of "Generation NYC" a mobile app designed to aid young New Yorkers navigate young adulthood.
Mayor de Blasio announced the end of his nationwide search for a new NYC Schools Chancellor ended, confirming Alberto Carvalho will be the next NYC Schools Chancellor.
Mayor de Blasio announced the construction of the Lower East Side ferry dock, which he stated would aid majorly in access to transportation for the Lower East Side community.
The de Blasio administration announced that in efforts to boost adoption of solar energy a new community group purchasing campaign today that will serve the community of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and JPMorgan Chase announced that the company intends to pursue building a new 2.5 million square-foot headquarters at its 270 Park Avenue location in New York City.
Mayor de Blasio and New York City Department of Probation Commissioner Ana M. Bermúdez announced that young people under probation supervision who participated in the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program were significantly less likely to have future justice system involvement.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the CUNY Caucus Luncheon, where he discussed the important role the CUNY schools play in the education of New Yorkers amongst other topics.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the recent acquittal of a former police officer who killed a schizophrenic woman, NYCHA housing, and other issues.
Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson announced an agreement to move forward on closing Rikers Island and creating a smaller, safer and fairer borough-based jail system.
Mayor de Blasio gave his State of the City, where he went over what changes he made to the City in his first term as mayor, and looked to the future regarding what he'd like to see come out of his second term as mayor.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.