Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that the City has made significant strides in making New York City a better place for small businesses. The City has successfully implemented Small Business First, a set of interagency policy and procedural changes that are expected to save businesses $50 million
Mayor de Blasio today released additional details about the expansion of the NYC Ferry system, which will begin serving all five boroughs in 2020. With Transcript.
Mayor De Blasio gives remarks about the murders in Chinatown and remarks there is additional resources to the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan to aid existing homeless outreach.
Mayor Bill de Blasio shares his support for the LGBTQ community and provides words of encouragement to all minorities at the Stonewall 50th Anniversary Commemoration Rally
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Mayor De Blasio and other city officials today officially commissioned the Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, the first new Staten Island Ferry vessel added to the fleet since 2005.
Mayor de Blasio joined community members and other city officials as the visionary and strong advocate for building CACCI office space near a bustling market to help Caribbean-American vendors and small business owners.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today celebrated the City Council’s approval of the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, the first overhaul of this area’s local zoning regulations in half a century.
The de Blasio Administration and Council Members Brad Lander and Stephen Levin today celebrated the City Council’s approval of the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan, the first change to Gowanus’ zoning codes in sixty years.
New York City pharmacies – including supermarkets and big-box stores with a pharmacy section – are now prohibited from selling cigarettes and other tobacco products. The ban took effect on January 1 of this year.
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 Bill de Blasio today appointed William Yang as the new Executive Director of the Children’s Cabinet. As Executive Director, Yang will continue the Cabinet’s mission to develop opportunities for City agencies to leverage each other’s work for a greater impact on children and families.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today Vicki Been will serve as the new Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development. Been is a nationally recognized expert on land use, urban policy and affordable housing and the former Commissioner of the Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development.Transcript
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of three new members to the Board of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), including one current public housing resident.
Mayor de Blasio made three judicial appointments, including one appointment to Family Court; one appointment to Criminal Court; and one appointment to Civil Court, who will sit in Criminal Court.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Renee Campion as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations. She will assume the position on February 15 and will be the first women ever to lead the office.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Omar Khan as Director of the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) and Senior Advisor. In his role as Director of PEU, Khan will lead PEU’s efforts to proactively engage New Yorkers in need of a broad range of City services, from healthcare to housing.
Mayor De Blasio appointed six new commissioners to Commission on Gender Equity (CGE) an agency helping in women and people who are transgender and non-binary.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of three new Commissioners to the Commission on Gender Equity, an agency tasked with supporting City agencies in dismantling institutional barriers for women, girls, transgender, and gender non-binary New Yorkers.
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.
Mayor De Blasio appoints a new director of Food policy to Kate Mackenzie. As directer she will be in charge of many food policies to ensure security and quality of food.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
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 De Blasio appointed eight commissioners in April 2019 in hopes of encouraging disabled people and minorities to play a more active roll in New York City's government.
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 has made 46 judicial appointments for the New Year, including four appointments and two reappointments to Family Court; nine appointments and nineteen reappointments to Criminal Court; and nine appointments and three reappointments to Civil Court.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced 1 appointment to Family Court, 4 appointments to Criminal Court, and 7 appointments to Civil Court. “These judges have evidenced their commitment and sharpness by managing some of the most difficult cases our city has ever seen."
Mayor de Blasio appears on television, updating the public on his personal and professional life, highlighting the ethanol plant he visited and his son's graduation.
Transcript of Mayor Bill de Blasio's appearance of the Brian Lehrer show, topics including job fairness with Amazon, rent regulation, vacant homes, and the legalization of marijuana.
de Blasio appears live on the show "Inside City Hall" and shares how he is trying to make elections more efficient by working with the Board of Elections.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other health officials announced the Health Worker COVID-Safe Requirement to provide either a one-time verification of immunization, or weekly proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Transcript of Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his plan protect bike lanes in order to encourage people to use sources of transportation that are better for the environment.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced major expansions to the “Key to NYC” program, the first-in-nation vaccination mandate for workers and customers at indoor dining, fitness, entertainment and performance venues.
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 Bill de Blasio today announced the formation of an advisory group for the administration’s Better Buses Action Plan to increase bus speeds by 25% across the five boroughs by the end of 2020
Mayor de Blasio and other school board officials o today announced the start of construction of a new STEAM focused Pre-K Center in Flushing Meadows – Corona Park, Queens.
Six design build teams will now develop detailed proposals to build four borough-based jails sites after responding to the City’s Request for Qualifications.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that Rick D. Chandler, PE, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, will be retiring from city service after 31 years with the city.
Mayor De Blasio remarks on Loree Sutton stepping down as Commissioner of the Department of Veterans and applauding him for his leadership in creating the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services
Mayor de Blasio today released findings of a study that determined the City’s comprehensive strategy for the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) project. The study evaluated dozens of adaptation measures and identified a set of strategies to build resilience in Lower Manhattan.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced his administration will launch the largest, most comprehensive plan in the nation to guarantee health care for every New Yorker. With transcript.
The Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity released its annual New York City Government Poverty Measure report, which shows that both the poverty rate and the near-poverty rate have significantly decreased since Mayor de Blasio took office in 2014.
The Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity today released its annual New York City Government Poverty Measure report, which shows that both the poverty rate and the near-poverty rate (the percentage living below 150 percent of New York City’s poverty threshold) have significantly decreased.
Mayor de Blasio and NYC Parks Commissioner Gabrielle Fialkoff today announced an investment of $425.5 million in new funding over the next 10 years in the Community Parks Initiative.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rachel Loeb, President and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today officially launched NYC Ferry service in Throgs Neck in the Bronx with the opening of a new landing at Ferry Point Park.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that the City was fulfilling one of its State of the City pledges -- to speed up buses Citywide with dedicated NYPD teams towing cars parked in bus lanes.
Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity today released the annual New York City Government Poverty Measure Report, which shows that both the poverty rate and the near-poverty rate reached historic lows