Mayor de Blasio held public hearings for and signed five pieces of legislation, one of them being 144-B, requiring the TLC to stop issuing for-hire vehicle licenses for 12 months, to study congestion and various aspects of the industry
Mayor de Blasio announced the first status report since the majority of New York City’s school safety speed-cameras went dark, finding that 132,000 drivers were found to be driving at dangerous speeds in school zones, putting the lives of students at risk.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on Brian Stelter's show "Reliable Sources" to denounce the New York Post, which he states is a right-wing propaganda news publication.
Mayor de Blasio joined members of his administration and advocates to celebrate the passage of for-hire car legislation, citing the importance of this legislation in regards to City road safety and minimizing congestion.
Mayor de Blasio gave his remarks at a rally celebrating the passage of for-hire vehicle legislation, citing how the legislation fought against corporate greed within the industry.
The de Blasio administration announced they'd be moving into the second phase of the Mayor's plans for Hudson Yards, investing in approximately three acres of new parkland.