Mayor de Blasio announced actions he would take in relation to the state of controversial monuments put up in the city, saying that as opposed to fully removing the monuments his administration would focus on adding education and nuance to the monuments.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that his administration is now on track to build and protect 200,000 affordable homes by 2022, two years ahead of schedule. These efforts will target seniors, homeowners and tenants in existing affordable housing who need protection.
Brooklyn schools announced they will be participating in Meatless Mondays, which would provide participating schools with healthy, all-vegetarian breakfast and lunch menus every Monday. The mayor stated that this program would benefit the health of the children and benefit the environment.
Mayor de Blasio along with other admin strongly denounced the inclusion of a question regarding immigration status on the 2020 census, stating that the question would decrease response rates amongst immigrant families, leading to an inaccurate census.
Mayor de Blasio and other admin announced that he'd be providing $1.5 million worth of supplies to residents who were displaced by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
The Mayor's Office announced that First Lady Chirlane McCray would be hosting a press conference where she was set to make an announcement about mental health in the Black community,
Mayor de Blasio announced he'll be hosting a town hall with Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley for residents of the 30th Council District, encompassing the Queens neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Woodside and Woodhaven.
Senior Advisor and Office of Strategic Partnerships Director Gabrielle Fialkoff and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced a meeting in order to discuss funds met to aid in immediate assistance of Puerto Rico evacuees including coats and clothing for the winter, bedding, etc.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new phase of WildlifeNYC – a campaign launched to teach New Yorkers how to live responsibly alongside the wild animals that inhabit the city.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City would help non-profit developers in rebuilding "cluster apartments" as permanent affordable housing for the homeless.
New York City became the first municipality in the nation to enforce a law prohibiting all employers in New York City from inquiring about job seekers’ salary history during the hiring process, including on job applications and in interviews.
Mayer de Blasio along with several other US mayor submitted an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court on the case Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, urging the court to rule against the cakeshop's wish to refuse service to the couple on account of their queerness.
The Mayor's Office announced that the City's efforts to change the culture around mental health and improve New Yorkers’ access to services and support had been recognized by the International City and urban Regional Collaborative (I-CIRCLE).
The New York City Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory for Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City from 6 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced that IDNYC, the official NYC ID card, would continue to be free for the program's fifth year.
Mayor de Blasio signed Intro. 1313-A that expands paid leave to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking survivors. This new law allows the nearly 3 million New Yorkers eligible for paid leave to attend to immediate safety needs without fear of penalty or loss of income.