First Lady Chirlane McCray spoke to Staten Island families about the opioid epidemic, taking into account the rampant growth of overdoses at the time in Staten Island.
Mayor de Blasio and DYCD Commissioner Bill Chong announced that the 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program is expected to provide jobs for up to 75,000 young New Yorkers.
Mayor de Blasio and other admin urged the NY State Senate to preserve the City Speed Camera Program, citing the need to keep school zones and families safe.
Mayor de Blasio announced the launch of PUREsoil NYC, an innovative initiative that recycles clean soil from construction projects in NYC to community uses, where it improves soil quality and increase resilience to the effects climate change.
Mayor de Blasio announced he would be starting the "City Hall in Your Borough" campaign in Staten Island alongside Staten Island Borough President James Oddo.
Mayor de Blasio and Borough President Jimmy announced a new initiative that will enhance tick surveillance, outreach and control measures on Staten Island to reduce the risk of Lyme and other diseases that are acquired from tick bites
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 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.