Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced a $22 million annual investment to expand HealingNYC, the citywide plan to combat the opioid epidemic.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and Mayor de Blasio highlighted the importance of fighting against drug addiction within their speeches, such as pointing out the universality of addiction across all backgrounds.
First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Gracie Mansion honoring the history of Irish immigrants in NYC. She also mentioned the intersection of Women's History Month and St. Patrick's Day, honoring the Irish women in the room with her.
The de Blasio Administration urged New Yorkers who have or have had DACA, as well as eligible TPS recipients, to connect with qualified immigration attorneys in order to avoid lapses in their status.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the admissions process for high schools in the City, where the Mayor was asked questions regarding where his powers lie in relation to changing the admissions of these schools.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the 7-8 Precinct where they had to respond to a traffic tragedy prior to his speech, stating that the state should make stronger efforts to keep dangerous drivers off the streets.