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.
NYC Service engaged 50 music professionals to mentor 50 New York City high school students as part of the national MLK Day of Service spearheaded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Jon Paul Lupo was promoted to Director of the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he was responsible for coordinating the City's interaction with the City, State and Federal Legislative Affairs Offices, as well as coordinating with the Comptroller, Borough Presidents, and others.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted a breakfast for multiple religious communities, praising their efforts in fighting mental illness and aiding the City in their fight against domestic violence.
Mayor de Blasio and Chief Technology Officer Miguel Gamiño, Jr. announced members of the NYCx Technology Leadership Advisory Council, a diverse group of technology and community leaders who will increase engagement and visibility of the NYCx program to the broader tech community.
New York University's School of Engineering launched a new program together with New York City Cyber Command called New York Cyber Fellows, an affordable and online option to gain a masters degree in cybersecurity.
Mayor de Blasio along with other members of his administration announced a goal to divest City funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years.
Mayor de Blasio announced numerous new admin to fill positions, namely Samir Saini as the new Commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Dominic Williams as his new Chief Policy Advisor, and Debbie Rosen as Chief of Staff to First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan.
In this transcript, Mayor De Blasio introduced his plan for the city as a whole to divest from fossil fuels, making a connection with this plan to the major destruction of Superstorm Sandy.
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice announced a significant expansion of services to protect families at risk of, or experiencing, domestic violence.
Mayor de Blasio announced a mixed-income development project that will include affordable homes for approximately 100 seniors on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
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 returned to the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the recent winter storm that had happened in the City as well as the state of public housing (and how it held up throughout the storm), among other topics.
Mayor de Blasio gave an update on the conditions in the city during the storm, strongly emphasizing the necessity for New Yorkers to stay indoors until the storm passes.
Mayor de Blasio updated New Yorkers on the current winter storm, and reminded individuals to refrain from travel as the storm continues to move through the City.
Mayor de Blasio addressed New Yorkers and gave a brief on the upcoming storm that the City would face, giving some instructions and tips on how to stay safe throughout the storm.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that Prospect Park’s entire loop drive would be permanently car-free for the first time since the inception of the automobile.
The De Blasio administration announced that The Department of Homeless Services and the NYPD would be expanding joint canvassing and outreach operations in Midtown, Manhattan from two days per week to seven days per week, focusing on engaging homeless New Yorkers.
The de Blasio Administration announced that it will close its first jail on Rikers Island this summer as part of Mayor de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City’s Security Infrastructure Working Group announced plans to bring permanent perimeter barriers, or bollards, to high-profile sites and to create a process to streamline their design and construction.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on CNN to discuss a deadly fire that occurred, answering questions regarding faulty fire detection equipment, and then moving on to discuss security at New Years Eve at Times Square, and later shifting into discussing the crime rates of NYC (which reached record low numbers)
Mayor de Blasio appeared on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the recent violent and deadly fire that had occurred in the Bronx, killing multiple people along with other questions from call-in listeners.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill discussed safety measures the city would be taking to ensure secure celebrations of New Years Eve in Times Square.
Mayor de Blasio announced that NYC received a 10-year waiver to continue delivering unfiltered tapwater from the Catskills and Deleware, cementing the belief that NYC has extremely clean tap water.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray spent time honoring Commissioner O'Niel, Commissioner Nigro, and Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina - who's retirement was announced at the press conference.
Mayor de Blasio announced that NYC service answered over 2,500 letters from NYC children and families in need and provide them with gifts during the holiday season through the Secret Snowflake initiative
Mayor de Blasio gave remarks after NY Courts granted the Water Board the ability to give relief to thousands of families in the city and lower their bills.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that as New York City enters "the darkest week of the year," traditionally one of the most deadly for pedestrians, it would redouble its efforts around the trailblazing Dusk and Darkness campaign as part of Vision Zero.
New York City Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced that the Department of Transportation would finish 2017 with a record 25 miles of new protected bike lanes.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced that IDNYC, the official NYC ID card, would continue to be free for the program's fifth year.
Mayor de Blasio addressed the verdict the NY Court of Appeals made on the Water Board, stating that he was pleased that with their ruling hundreds of thousands of NYY families previously excluded from relief programs would be given aid.
Mayor de Blasio and other admin announced a new NYC x moonshot challenge that called on the tech industry to develop and deliver solutions to scale electric vehicle charging hubs and accelerate the use of electric vehicles citywide.
Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced a major investment to advance construction of a brand new section of the Greenway, between East 125th and East 132nd streets. This investment would close one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
Mayor de Blasio and other admin announced that he'd be providing $1.5 million worth of supplies to residents who were displaced by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Mayor de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Nigro addressed the public after a fire caused by holiday decorations killed a mother and three kids, where they warned the public about the risks holiday decorations, candles, and other forms of open flames present.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the NYC Department of Transportation released a Request for Expressions of Interest aimed at bringing bike sharing to outer-borough neighborhoods that Citi Bike has not yet reached such as the Bronx and Staten Island.
Senior Advisor and Office of Strategic Partnerships Director Gabrielle Fialkoff and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced a meeting in order to discuss funds met to aid in immediate assistance of Puerto Rico evacuees including coats and clothing for the winter, bedding, etc.
Mayor de Blasio made an appearance on the Brian Lehrer show, answering questions that came from callers to the show. The main question from Brian Lehrer pertained to the Mayor's new bill that aimed at changing the way the NYPD operated in arrests and stops.
Mayor de Blasio announced a town hall meeting with Councilmember Laurie Cumbo for residents of the 35th Council District, encompassing the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Bedford Stuyvesant.
First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrated the holiday season with children from across the five boroughs at Gracie Mansion. “The People’s House”was open to nearly 400 children from the Administration for Children’s Services and the Department of Homeless Services.
First Lady Charlane McCray and other admin announced a partnership with Gracie Mansion Conversancy and Rafanelli Events to decorate Gracie Mansion during the holiday season.
Mayor de Blasio announced he'll be hosting a town hall with Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley for residents of the 30th Council District, encompassing the Queens neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Woodside and Woodhaven.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City would help non-profit developers in rebuilding "cluster apartments" as permanent affordable housing for the homeless.
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Sisters Thrive, a women-led, family-centered volunteer effort to promote mental health literacy in Black communities.
Mayor de Blasio started two new programs that attempted to bring New Yorkers closer to the American dream, home ownership. Open Door aids first-time homeowners buy a condo or coop, and HomeFix helps New Yorkers make capital improvements to their homes.
The Mayor's Office announced that First Lady Chirlane McCray would be hosting a press conference where she was set to make an announcement about mental health in the Black community,
The Mayor's Office announced that Regina Schwartz, Director of Mayor de Blasio’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU), and NYC Health Department Deputy Commissioner Dr. Sonia Angell would be opening a new health insurance enrollment center in Long Island City
The Mayor's Office announced that the City's efforts to change the culture around mental health and improve New Yorkers’ access to services and support had been recognized by the International City and urban Regional Collaborative (I-CIRCLE).
Mayor de Blasio gave an address regarding the Republican Party voting on their recent tax bill, discussing the negative effect it would take on working families,
Mayor de Blasio hosted a town hall with Councilmember Ben Kallos for the 5th Council District, encompassing the neighborhoods of Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Roosevelt Island, Midtown East, Sutton Place, and El Barrio in East Harlem.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Member Dan Garodnick announced a new bill that would make changes to the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) aimed at helping New York City’s small businesses succeed.
Mayor de Blasio stated that in efforts to make the city more equitable, investments into affordable housing must be made. In accordance with this effort, the approval of the East Harlem Project and the Bedford Armory development would mean thousands of affordable homes for neighborhood families.
Mayor de Blasio announced a town hall with Councilmember Ulrich for the 32nd Council District, encompassing the neighborhoods of Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Neponsit, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Rockaway Park, Roxbury, South Ozone Park, and others.
Gracie Mansion and City Hall will be lit orange for the End Violence Against Women campaign to symbolize hope for a violence-free future—in a show of solidarity with the global community and as a vivid symbol of commitment to ending all violence against women and girls in NYC.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement denouncing the repealing of Net Neutrality, citing the intrinsic right every citizen has to a free and open internet.
Mayor de Blasio announced a town hall with Councilmember Lancman for residents of the 24th Council District, encompassing the neighborhoods of Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok, Electchester, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Jamaica Estates, Briarwood, Parkway Village, Jamaica Hills and Jamaica.
Mayor de Blasio announced changes to the City’s laundry licensing requirements in response to industry concerns. DCA is changing its application requirements so businesses can apply for new laundry licenses without providing a physical copy of a Certificate of Occupancy.