Central UTA Boys Division (762 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, NY 11249) was closed today for failing to exclude staff and students who did not have documentation of immunity.
“President Trump has yet again proven that the only constant in his immigration policy is cruelty. He uses people like pawns. New York City will always be the ultimate city of immigrants – the President’s empty threats won’t change that.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio today kicked off NYCHA’s new lead-based paint testing program. For the first time ever, 135,000 apartments will be tested with a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.
Mayor De Blasio appears on Hot 97's Ebro In The Morning radio show to discuss various topics and accomplishments in City Government. Subjects discussed are the fixing of the subway system and using congestion pricing to accomplish it.
This museum here in this wonderful borough, in the center of this city stands as a reminder that we will always defend the Jewish community here in the city with the largest urban Jewish community anywhere on the earth.
Today, at approximately 4:30 pm, members of the 3-4 Precinct Anti-Crime Unit responded to a 9-1-1 call of shots-fired, which also caused a ShotSpotter activation at 187 Street and Wadsworth Avenue in the confines of the 3-4 Precinct.
We are here in Williamsburg today to deal with a very serious situation. This is the epicenter of a measles outbreak that is very, very troubling and must be dealt with immediately.
Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
The Health Department today announced that it has closed a child care program in Williamsburg for repeatedly failing to provide access to medical and attendance records in violation of an Order of the Health Commissioner in response to the current measles outbreak.
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Jackie Bray as Director of The Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants. The Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants will spearhead the City’s anti-harassment initiatives, enhance interagency enforcement and closely engage with tenants and advocates.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez will serve as Commissioner of the Department for the Aging. As Commissioner, Cortés-Vázquez will work to advance DFTA’s mission to eliminate ageism, ensure the dignity and quality of life of older adults, and support caregivers.
As Commissioner, del Castillo will amplify MOME’s efforts not only to strengthen the city’s media and entertainment economy, but to ensure that the workforce in those industries is as diverse as New York City itself.
Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer today announced the appointment of Neil Matthew as Executive Director of the city’s Financial Services Information Agency (FISA) and Office of Payroll Administration (OPA).
The City has identified locations to implement its Bus Action Plan to increase bus speeds 25% by 2020, help more businesses receive off-hour deliveries, and explore new pedestrian zones in Lower Manhattan.
STATEMENT FROM DEPUTY MAYOR FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DR. HERMINIA PALACIO ON COURT DECISION TO DISMISS CASE AGAINST HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S EMERGENCY ORDER AND VACCINATION MANDATE.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today kicked off NYCHA’s new lead-based paint testing program. For the first time ever, 135,000 apartments will be tested with a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.
Today, the de Blasio administration filed a lawsuit against Ballyhoo Media, Inc. for repeatedly violating local laws by displaying Times Square-style billboards on a barge that travels daily along the Manhattan and Brooklyn waterfronts.
Today, Department of Buildings Acting Commissioner Thomas Fariello, R.A. announced the deployment of more than 90 DOB inspectors throughout New York City to perform safety sweeps of construction sites, and educate workers about the importance of construction site safety.
The City responded today to the New York City Board of Elections’ attempt to bar interpreters from being inside buildings where poll sites are located during Tuesday’s Special Election.
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Department for the Aging (DFTA) acting Commissioner Caryn Resnick, and Senior Advisor to the Mayor and head of the Office of ThriveNYC Susan Herman announced today a $1.7 million expansion of mental health services through the ThriveNYC DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Initia
Mayor de Blasio today announced that the City financed 25,299 affordable homes in Fiscal Year 2019, and a total of 135,437 affordable homes since 2014, significant strides toward the Mayor’s goal to create 300,000 affordable homes by 2026 through the Housing New York (HNY) plan.
Mayor De Blasio announces a new committee called Neighborhood Organizing Census Committees (“NOCCs”) in order to increase the self-response rate in the 2020 census.
Mayor De Blasio and s Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced a public private partnership that will invest 32 million dollars to create 20 new schools and transform 20 existing schools across New York City
Mayor De Blasio and commissioner give statements about the new court ruling of the new 14th street busway, and how it will help riders get to where they need to go.
De Blasio administration and Democracy NYC announce the kickoff of different events being held throughout the week in order to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.