Mayor de Blasio and Council Members proposed legislation to establish a three-year demonstration program to facilitate the creation and renovation of apartments in the basements and cellars of certain one- and two-family homes in Brooklyn Community District 5.
Mayor de Blasio joined 22 mayors from across the nation in signing a pledge committing to defending the rights of working families and municipal workers. This was due to a recent supreme court decision that limited the collective bargaining power of unions.
Mayor de Blasio and the Office of Strategic Partnerships released the results of public-private partnerships raising $400 million, such as a decrease in homicide rates in Cure Violence neighborhoods.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City has registered over 10,000 first-time student voters as part of the Administration’s student voter registration drive.
Mayor de Blasio announced that New York City had reached an agreement with Motivate, the operator of Citi Bike, to improve bikeshare coverage in some of Citi Bike’s busiest neighborhoods.
Hotel Order #48 establishes the lease guidelines for rent stabilized Class A hotels, Class B hotels, lodging rooms and SROs effective between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019
Apartment/Loft Order #50 establishes the lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments and lofts effective between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its 2018 Strategic Plan document, outlining seven goals and numerous initiatives to guide the agency's efforts to provide high quality drinking water, manage wastewater, and reduce pollution.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designates as a NYC Landmark the AT&T Building ... an icon of the Manhattan skyline. The designation report outlines the history of the building.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement congratulating the primary election of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, celebrating her breaking free of conventional roles in politics.
Mayor de Blasio putout a public statement denouncing President Trump's "Muslim Travel Ban," stating it is an example of institutionalized islamophobia.
Members from de Blasio's administration announced they would be joining parks and cycling advocates for a bike ride behind the last car driving through Central Park.
Mayor de Blasio's administration unveiled new farms at NYCHA urban farm at Mariners Harbor Houses, Staten Island, the sixth farm constructed as part of the Building Healthy Communities Initiative.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the City of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with DC 37, a union that represents almost 100,000 municipal employees.
Mayor de Blasio signed seven bills to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services to New Yorkers. The Mayor also signed a bill requiring the creation of full-time animal shelters in all five boroughs.
Report on an application submitted by NYC Economic Development Corporation, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution, establishing the Special Inwood District (Article XIV, Chapter 2), and modifying related Sections, for establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Community District 12