The City announced that they would be pursuing a lawsuit against a group of illegal hotel operators for using deceptive practices to offer illegal and unsafe short-term rental accommodations in Downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
The de Blasio administration announced that the Federal Emergency Management Unit (FEMA) deployed a team to South Carolina to aid in relief following Hurricane Florence.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events in NY State and City politics, such as the upcoming elections for AG and Governor.
First Lady Chirlane McCray, joined by Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and announced the launch of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence to enhance the City’s strategic response to intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, stalking and other crimes
The Office to Combat Domestic Violence will be known as and perform it's functions under the name of the Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza addressed the press regarding the expansion of 3-K for all, emphasizing the importance of equal accessibility to education.