Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show, mostly to discuss education in the City. Topics varied from school safety officers and the Department of Education.
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 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 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 celebrated Greek Independence Day with Greek families at Gracie Mansion, honoring the way that the Greek people fought for their freedom.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Bill de Blasio hosted a town hall with Council Member Peter Koo for residents of the 20th Council District, encompassing the neighborhoods of Downtown Flushing, Murray Hill and Queensborough Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the winter months approached, a time when traditionally more pedestrian-involved crashes occur, de Blasio reminded New York residents of the rules of the road and reintroduced his "Dusk and Darkness" safety campaign.
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 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.
Mayor de Blasio announced that Park Row in Lower Manhattan had officially opened to pedestrian and bicycle access in newly dedicated and designed space.
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 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.
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.
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
Leading up to daylight savings time, Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an alert to New York City drivers about the increased dangers of driving of that time of year, when drivers and pedestrians are at increased risk during dusk and evening hours.
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.”
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 the Department of Transportation constructed over 20 miles of new on-street protected bike lanes along some of New York City’s major streets.
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
First Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris, Housing and Economic Development Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and Budget Director Dean Fuleihan hosted a technical briefing to discuss Congressional Republicans' tax reform plan and its negative impact on middle-class New Yorkers
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.
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 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.
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 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
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement as a response to President Trump's controversial tax bill, stating that the tax code would take more from NYC working families than from the wealthy.
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.
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 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.
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In the first nine months of its two-year mandate to identify and root out structural racism, the Commission has delivered three landmark ballot proposals that, if adopted, would be among the most broad, structural racial equity laws in the country.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other housing officials announce that New York City secured 28,310 affordable homes through new construction and preservation deals in Fiscal Year 2021.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city health officials announced a new health care mandate requiring all city workers to provide one-time proof of vaccination or weekly COVID-19 tests.
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.
Mayor de Blasio and the NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board today announced the commencement of a public comment period from August 5th to September 5th.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Commissioner Bill Chong today announced the return of the six-week Summer Youth Employment Program.
as part of its ongoing commitment to close the jail facilities at Rikers Island, today the City began the land use process to officially prohibit the incarceration of individuals.
Mayor De Blasio made an announcement that mental health intervention programs will be under 30 days review by the city in order to see how the city and mental health intervention programs use Kendra's law.
Severe Weather Alert indicating that all associations with Department of Education, such as adult education and PSAL, will be cancelled the following day.
This monument will be one of the first honoring transgender people anywhere in the world and will be funded as part of $10 million Mayor de Blasio allocated for the creation of new public artwork
“I welcome Comptroller Scott Stringer’s “hard look” at ThriveNYC. Experts in behavioral health and health policy professionals have recognized Thrive as the most comprehensive mental health plan of any city in the nation. There is far too little understanding out there about mental health conditions
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams releases a statement on his call with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky on the Monkeypox outbreak.
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR DE BLASIO ON AMAZON HQ2, "We gave Amazon the opportunity to be a good neighbor and do business in the greatest city in the world. Instead of working with the community, Amazon threw away that opportunity."
Mayor De Blasio applauds CUNY for making the decision of voting to approve raising wages for over 30,000 employees in our public university system in order to better the system.
Due to malpractices by brokers, Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that stricter rules will be enforced towards those working for the Taxi and Limousine Commission in order to prevent the exploitation of drivers.
“Working New Yorkers struggle every day to get around our city. We cannot let another year pass without action that makes people’s lives easier. This crisis runs deeper than ever before, and it’s now clear there is no way to address it without congestion pricing and other dedicated revenue streams.
“Neighborhood policing has helped to make New York the safest big city in America. Central to that success are transparency and accountability in the relationship between our police officers and the communities they serve and protect."
“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.”
“I join all New Yorkers in congratulating Jumaane Williams for being elected New York City’s Public Advocate. As a former Public Advocate, I know firsthand how important this office is to our city. The Public Advocate holds our entire City government accountable and amplifies the voices of all".