Mayor de Blasio and First Lady McCray gave remarks in honor of the anniversary of one of the largest protests in the history of the US, also in time for a government shut down under the Trump Administration.
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice announced a significant expansion of services to protect families at risk of, or experiencing, domestic violence.
Mayor de Blasio and New York City Department of Probation Commissioner Ana M. Bermúdez announced that young people under probation supervision who participated in the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program were significantly less likely to have future justice system involvement.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss the recent acquittal of a former police officer who killed a schizophrenic woman, NYCHA housing, and other issues.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at City Hall in anticipation of his State of the City address, noting what he would like to see come out of his first year in his second term as mayor.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the CUNY Caucus Luncheon, where he discussed the important role the CUNY schools play in the education of New Yorkers amongst other topics.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City saw the fewest traffic fatalities on record in 2017, driven by a 32 percent drop in pedestrian fatalities.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and JPMorgan Chase announced that the company intends to pursue building a new 2.5 million square-foot headquarters at its 270 Park Avenue location in New York City.
The de Blasio administration announced that in efforts to boost adoption of solar energy a new community group purchasing campaign today that will serve the community of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and other admin announced the deployment of mental health experts to Puerto Rico for students who have experienced trauma and emotional challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
First Lady McCray announced she'd spearhead “Faith in Action Against Domestic Violence,” the first weekend-long event in New York City dedicated to raising awareness about intimate partner violence within the faith community.
Mayor de Blasio announced that three of the City’s designated banks – Amalgamated, Bank of America, and TD Bank – have committed $40 million towards two of the City’s three programs that help minority and women-owned business enterprises and small businesses access affordable loans to grow.
Mayor de Blasio announced that 250 apartment buildings had been placed in the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s Alternative Enforcement Program, an initiative that shines a spotlight on multi-family buildings whose owners have allowed them to fall into dangerous disrepair.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and d Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery announced the launching of "Generation NYC" a mobile app designed to aid young New Yorkers navigate young adulthood.
Mayor de Blasio announced the end of his nationwide search for a new NYC Schools Chancellor ended, confirming Alberto Carvalho will be the next NYC Schools Chancellor.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and agency leaders of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence stated that they would be making an announcement about the City’s commitment to support survivors of domestic violence and educate New Yorkers on the complexities of intimate partner violence.
Mayor de Blasio announced the construction of the Lower East Side ferry dock, which he stated would aid majorly in access to transportation for the Lower East Side community.
Mayor de Blasio spoke at the graduation of a school in the Bronx commending the graduating class, and NYC students as a whole, for their achievements in school.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss important issues facing the City, and in this particular interview Brian Lehrer focuses on the congressional spending bill and how it effects NYC infrastructure.
Mayor de Blasio gave an address at the National League of Cities Spring Meeting, where he went over how important it is the league of cities was created and the power the connected mayors have together.
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.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events under his administration, spending much of the interview discussing NYC infrastructure, especially the MTA and discussing regarding city and state funding for it.
Mayor de Blasio appeared in front of the senate finance committee to discuss the finances of the City and also testify to the negative effects the new tax law President Trump erected would have on New Yorkers.
Mayor de Blasio announced the release of the City’s Vision Zero Year Four Report, a comprehensive review of the first four years of de Blasio's safety initiative.
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 Bill de Blasio and NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP celebrated the opening of five newly renovated Community Parks Initiative sites totaling $24 million in renovations.
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.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced that Alexis Confer will serve as the first-ever Executive Director of ThriveNYC, the City’s $850 million plan to address mental illness and substance misuse.
Mayor de Blasio announced the launch of "NYC Secure," which will defend New Yorkers from malicious cyber activity on mobile devices, across public Wi-Fi networks, and beyond.
Mayor de Blasio announced that 2017 was the eighth year in a row for record-breaking levels of tourism, with the City welcoming an estimated 62.8 million visitors.
To mark the end of Women’s History Month, Mayor de Blasio announced that, for first time in City history, a women-owned financial firm has been hired to manage $100 million of the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan the voluntary retirement plan for over 180,000 City employees and retirees.
Mayor de Blasio delivered an update on the incoming winter storm, reminding New Yorkers to stay indoors until the storm clears and for coastal areas to prepare for flooding.
Mayor de Blasio along with victims' families, crash survivors, and seniors arrived to the steps of City Hall to demand for leaders in Albany to include an expansion of New York City’s school zone speed enforcement camera program in the final state budget
The de Blasio administration announced that New Yorkers who primarily communicate via American Sign Language can now obtain City services faster and more efficiently through the use of ASL Direct.
The de Blasio administration announced they'd be joining other cities in the US for filing a legal brief against the Trump Administration for their controversial "muslim" ban.
Mayor de Blasio held a press conference to mark a major milestone in his Jerome Avenue Neighborhood Plan, which will invest heavily into the community, which will provide for them safer streets, better parks, new schools, etc.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the NYC DOT and the NYPD had prepared enhancements to 50 key intersections where block- the-box violations will now be aggressively enforced.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss important news in regards to the City, which for this interview involved New York State releasing the budget plan.
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 celebrated Greek Independence Day with Greek families at Gracie Mansion, honoring the way that the Greek people fought for their freedom.
Mayor de Blasio gave New Yorkers an update on what to expect from the winter storm approaching the city, stressing the importance of finding shelter as the worst of the storm goes through the city.
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.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City had installed signs along the Jackie Robinson Parkway that for the first time include an image of the Dodger himself.
Mayor de Blasio announced a $3 million annual investment to provide services to young people that will help safely drive down the number of teenagers in city custody
The de Blasio Administration announced measures to expedite major heating upgrades at public housing by 8 to 20 months, depending on the size of the project.
In honor of National Women's Day, Mayor de Blasio along with other admin announced that over $280,000 in zero-interest loans had been pledged to women entrepreneurs through the City’s crowdfunding partnership with Kiva.
Mayor de Blasio, First Lady McCray and City Council Members launched the NYC Crisis Prevention and Response Task Force, a 180 day effort to develop a comprehensive, citywide strategy to prevent mental health crises
Mayor de Blasio's administration announced the appointment of the 13 remaining members to the City’s Charter Revision Commission – first announced as part of the Mayor’s DemocracyNYC agenda at his 2018 State of the City address in February.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the NYC Department of Correction would house inmates consistent with their gender identity. In addition, DOC said they'd work with the NYC Commission on Human Rights to maintain the Transgender Housing Unit as an additional safe housing option for transgender inmates.
he Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity released its annual New York City Government Poverty Measure report, which shows that both the poverty rate and the near-poverty rate fell since the prior year.
Two years into the City’s deer impact management plan on Staten Island, a survey conducted by White Buffalo, Inc and verified by NYC Parks estimates the borough’s deer population has dropped by 8 percent.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the Fearless Girl statue will move to a new location in front of the New York Stock Exchange in the heart of New York’s Financial District.
Mayor de Blasio announced the appointment of Marianne Spraggins to the New York City Campaign Finance Board, an independent and non-partisan agency that administer campaign finance systems.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie Menin announced the Women’s Fund, a $5 million grant program to support film and theater projects by, for, or about women.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Stanley Brezenoff will serve as Interim Chair of the New York City Housing Authority, succeeding Shola Olatoye who was set to depart the post at the end of April.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that his GetCoveredNYC campaign helped enroll 80,000 New Yorkers in new health insurance plans last year, surpassing the goal to enroll 50,000 New Yorkers
Mayor de Blasio gave a statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act which sought to protect Americans from housing discrimination, whether renting, buying, or securing financing for a home.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil held a press conference to discuss crime statistics for the previous month along with serious weather conditions the city was facing.
Mayor de Blasio announced an aggressive plan to exterminate rodents within 10 NYCHA Buildings, attempting to increase the standard of living of the residents.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss a new report made by BuzzFeed, who released 1,800 disciplinary records from De Blasio's administration.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss the possibility of corruption in the De Blasio administration as well as the presence of lobbyists.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show where he discussed widespread decisions to opt out of standardized testing, transportation access for the impoverished, among other topics.