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.
The de Blasio Administration announced that the City is streamlining its rental assistance programs, consolidating seven different initiatives into one, to make it easier for New Yorkers to get back on their feet or remain in their homes and simpler for landlords to participate in the programs.
Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks discussing the erection of a jail in Chinatown as part of his efforts to remove incarcerated individuals from Rikers Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio named Kelly Jin as New York City’s Chief Analytics Officer, where she will serve as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics
First Lady Chirlane McCray and other admin announced the expansion and continuation of a program that allows mothers incarcerated at Rikers Island to visit and participate in activities with their children at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
Mayor de Blasio announced that his administration financed 32,116 affordable homes last year, breaking the all-time record previously set by former Mayor Ed Koch in 1989 of 25,243 units.
The New York City Emergency Department and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued warnings and guidelines for New Yorkers on ways to stay safe during the summer heatwave.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the Department of Transportation constructed over 20 miles of new on-street protected bike lanes along some of New York City’s major streets.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) was nearing completion of its safety redesign of Ninth Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Mayor de Blasio announced that with warm weather in the weekend forecast, the NYPD and the DOT would continue their new Vision Zero safety campaign, “Warm Weather Weekends.”
With the City’s School Zone Speed Camera program set to expire in Albany next month, Mayor de Blasio called on the State legislature to immediately reauthorize and expand the life-saving program
The de Blasio administration announced that as part of the City's Vision Zero campaign, New York City Department of Transportation would be reinstating their third annual Dusk and Darkness campaign to promote safer drawing during daylight savings.
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.
Mayor de Blasio announced that under the Vision Zero program, New York City had ended the first six months of 2018 with the fewest traffic fatalities ever measured in any six-month period
Mayor de Blasio announced that Park Row in Lower Manhattan had officially opened to pedestrian and bicycle access in newly dedicated and designed space.
As part of preparations for July 4th celebrations, the de Blasio administration officials spoke at One Police Plaza to announce an NYPD crackdown against intoxicated driving.
Mayor de Blasio announced that as part of the new spring season and the Vision Zero project, a new campaign would be started aimed at motorcyclists and motorists.
The Mayor's Office of Emergency Management announced that 39 buildings had been cleared for re-opening following the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, and the remaining buildings would be aggressively cleaned of debris.
The de Blasio administration issued an update on the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, warning possibly affected areas by the debris from the explosion.
The City’s Emergency Management Department continued their efforts to clear effected areas from the steam pipe explosion, and announced all air samples tested came back clear of asbestos and clean up for debris had already begun.
The City’s Emergency Management Department announced they were continuing their efforts regarding the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, updating that traffic would begin to become more normal in the area and 9 new buildings were cleared for entry.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City achieved its goal to provide over 100,000 summer jobs, internships and mentorships per year to youth ages 12-24 two years earlier than their original goal.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop" Mayor de Blasio announced that the speech would be played at Washington Square Park.
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.
First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Gracie Mansion honoring the history of Irish immigrants in NYC. She also mentioned the intersection of Women's History Month and St. Patrick's Day, honoring the Irish women in the room with her.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and Mayor de Blasio highlighted the importance of fighting against drug addiction within their speeches, such as pointing out the universality of addiction across all backgrounds.
Mayor de Blasio gave New Yorkers an update on what to expect from the winter storm approaching the city, stressing the importance of finding shelter as the worst of the storm goes through the city.
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 celebrated Greek Independence Day with Greek families at Gracie Mansion, honoring the way that the Greek people fought for their freedom.
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 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 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 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.