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.
Gracie Mansion and City Hall will be lit orange for the End Violence Against Women campaign to symbolize hope for a violence-free future—in a show of solidarity with the global community and as a vivid symbol of commitment to ending all violence against women and girls in NYC.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement denouncing the repealing of Net Neutrality, citing the intrinsic right every citizen has to a free and open internet.
Mayor de Blasio announced a town hall with Councilmember Lancman for residents of the 24th Council District, encompassing the neighborhoods of Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok, Electchester, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Jamaica Estates, Briarwood, Parkway Village, Jamaica Hills and Jamaica.
Mayor de Blasio announced changes to the City’s laundry licensing requirements in response to industry concerns. DCA is changing its application requirements so businesses can apply for new laundry licenses without providing a physical copy of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Mayor de Blasio announced the reopening of the Bedford Union Armory as a community center for the neighborhood along with investing in affordable housing.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at a rally opposing the Republican Tax bill, describing how detrimental it would be to the working class of NYC and how it only benefits corporations.