Mayor de Blasio signed 11 bills to combat workplace sexual harassment. These bills mandate anti-sexual harassment trainings in the public and private sectors.
First Lady Chirlane McCray announced the launch of “We Are LGBTQ Youth,” a new ad campaign aimed at increasing the visibility of LGBTQ youth and connecting them to LGBTQ-affirming services available across the City.
Mayor de Blasio began the press conference by addressing news of the sex crimes the NY Attorney General committed, then moving onto recent crime statistics for the City.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss a multitude of issues, some of them being the legalization of marijuana, his new implementations on safe injection sites, and the new executive budget put out by the Mayor.
Mayor de Blasio and Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced that the Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law was officially in effect.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil spoke at the Police Memorial Event, adding 27 names of fallen police officers to the wall commemorating fallen NYPD.
Health Experts, Community Leaders, and Elected Officials praised Mayor de Blasio's plan to open overdose prevention centers, citing the necessity of safety measures in a time when so many are overdosing.