Mayor de Blasio signed Intro. 2397-A, into law. This legislation requires severance pay for hotel service employees if a hotel with over 100 rooms that laid off over 75% of its employees or closed during the pandemic fails to reopen by November 1st.
The New York City Department of Buildings today marked the official passage of major legislation in the City Council to update the city’s Construction Codes.
Mayor de Blasio today appointed Annabel Palma as the next Commissioner and Chair of the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Palma most recently served as the Chief Equity Officer of the City's COVID-19 Test & Trace Corps
Mayor de Blasio highlighted findings from a landmark Department of Transportation report on the City’s speed camera program today as he urged State leaders to allow New York City to operate the cameras 24 hours a day.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 259
October 9, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impac
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 260
October 9, 2021
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action litigation stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and
WHEREAS, excessive staff absenteeism among corre
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 261
October 9, 2021
WHEREAS, the public safety was imperiled by a flash flood emergency caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that flooded roads, impacted mass transit, stranded motorists, and caused widespread damage to residential and commercial buildings thro
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 262
October 9, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impac
Mayor de Blasio today announced that 90 loan restructuring deals have been approved under the City’s $65 million Medallion Relief Program, delivering $14 million in debt forgiveness to individual medallion owners.
Mayor de Blasio signed Intro. 2397-A, sponsored by Council Member Francisco Moya, into law. This legislation requires severance pay for hotel service employees if a hotel with over 100 rooms that laid off over 75% of its employees.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a $120 million investment in the renovation of the Brownsville Multi-Service Center into a state-of-the-girls’ empowerment center and community hub for east Brooklyn.
governor Kathy Hochul, in partnership with Mayor Bill de Blasio, announced an agreement between the State and City of New York to transfer nearly all of women- and trans-identified individuals currently incarcerated on Rikers Island to two State-run facilities in Bedford Hills.
Mayor De Blasio holds media a media press conference to speak about the city's strides in handling the effects of the pandemic and the wide spread of vaccinations.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266
October 14, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impa
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 263
October 14, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impa
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 265
October 14, 2021
WHEREAS, the public safety was imperiled by a flash flood emergency caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that flooded roads, impacted mass transit, stranded motorists, and caused widespread damage to residential and commercial buildings thr
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 264
October 14, 2021
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action litigation stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and
WHEREAS, excessive staff absenteeism among correc
Mayor De Blasio appears live on the brain Leher show with Brian Leher and they discuss about the city's hospitalization rates are half of the levels they were as recently as August.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today applauded a major milestone in New York City’s Medallion Relief Program. which has now helped 102 yellow medallion taxi owners achieve $16 million in permanent debt forgiveness.
Mayor De Blasio appears live on City Hall with Errol Luis, and they discuss about the Civilian Complaint Review Board recommending misconduct charges against NYPD officers in connection to alleged actions taken during the George Floyd protests last year.
Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today announced that Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation will sell the first green bond issued by a City-related entity.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 268
October 19, 2021
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action litigation stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and
WHEREAS, excessive staff absenteeism among correc
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 267
October 19, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impa
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 269
October 19, 2021
WHEREAS, the public safety was imperiled by a flash flood emergency caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that flooded roads, impacted mass transit, stranded motorists, and caused widespread damage to residential and commercial buildings thr
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270
October 19, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impa
Mayor de Blasio today announced a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all City workers. Starting today, City employees will receive an extra $500 in their paycheck for receiving their first shot at a City-run vaccination site.
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds, today announced these funds have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the City’s Taxi Medallion Relief Program (MRP) has now seen 144 loan restructure approvals, representing $18.7 million in debt forgiveness.
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 272
October 24, 2021
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action litigation stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and
WHEREAS, excessive staff absenteeism among correc
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 273
October 24, 2021
WHEREAS, the public safety was imperiled by a flash flood emergency caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that flooded roads, impacted mass transit, stranded motorists, and caused widespread damage to residential and commercial buildings thr
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 271
October 24, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impa
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 274
October 24, 2021
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of the City, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impa
Mayor de Blasio delivers congratulatory remarks at a New Hope Christian fellowship, applauding the Bishop Orlando Findlayter for all of his great actions in helping the people.