The de Blasio administration led a coalition of 32 cities in opposition of President Trump's proposed “public charge” rule change, which changes the eligibility requirements for public benefits.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil spoke to the media to discuss crime statistics and also spoke of strategies to keep Hanukah celebrations safe.
Mayor de Blasio announced the City would be moving forward with converting nearly 500 cluster units across 17 buildings into permanent affordable housing for over 1,000 New Yorkers in need.
First Lady Chirlane McCrayand the Gracie Mansion Conservancy announced they would be starting the third season of the Gracie Book Club with a discussion of Andrew Solomon’s “The Noonday Demon”