The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has completed a $14.5 million infrastructure upgrade project at Baisley Pond Park, Queens, to improve street conditions and prevent flooding.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
This memorandum provides a procedure for withdrawing the commonly owned group election made on a tax year 2015 or 2016 Form NYC-2A, Combined Business Corporation Tax Return.
The NY Health Department released data on lead poisoning in children, showing a 13 percent decrease from 2016 to 2017 in the number of children under age 6.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced two laws that shine a spotlight on both public and private vacant land to further accelerate the production of affordable housing. This legislation is the latest effort to help the City reach its goal of building 300,000 affordable homes over the next decade.
Pilot program launched to provide funding for community-based organizations to jointly coordinate anti-displacement initiatives – such as code enforcement, tenant organizing and education, legal representation, affirmative litigation, and other strategies – in these neighborhoods.
The Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) join LIHC Investment Group to announce the preservation of 669 units of project-based Sec. 8 housing in high-cost NYC neighborhoods where the majority of similar buildings have converted to market rate.
A Report on DHS commercial hotel procurement process for homeless families with children. The Report found that DHS’ procurement process
did not consider criminal activity at prospective hotels prior to placing families with children at those locations.
DOI found ACS often did not ensure providers were adequately addressing concerns of poor safety performance identified in ACS' annual performance measurement process called Scorecard, and did not require providers to focus on addressing safety in its quality improvement mechanism
DOI's Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD, Fifth Annual Report on investigations and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2018 to the NYC Police Department. In addition the Report updates the status of recommendations made previously that have not been fully adopted by the NYPD.
DOI Report detailing the findings of a year-long investigation into how the NYPD Special Victims Division ("SVD") investigates cases involving sexual assaults.
A Report detailing the findings of a year-long probe of the City Department of Correction’s (“DOC”) hiring practices for Correction Officers (“COs”), exposing persistent problems at the agency’s Applicant Investigation Unit (“AIU”).
A Report on security lapses at the entrances of two City Department of Correction (“DOC”) detention facilities – one in Manhattan and the second in Brooklyn – exposing serious vulnerabilities in DOC’s security operations.
A report detailing NYCHA's continued failure to enforce its Permanent Exclusion policy for dangerous criminal offenses. The investigation also uncovered employees purchasing drugs from tenants and targets of the criminal investigation and other misconduct at NYCHA's Sheepshead/Nostrand Houses.
A Report on the arrest of 17 Certified Asbestos Investigators on charges of falsely filing documents certifying that planned construction of dozen of properties in Manhattan and Staten Island would not disturb asbestos.
, Mayor de Blasio met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite where they mainly focused on coastal protections on the Rockaway peninsula and in Jamaica Bay.
Mayor de Blasio gave a speech celebrating the building of some of the first 'bollards' in the city, aimed at increasing safety and preserving City infrastructure.
Mayor de Blasio joined 20 other cities in submitting an amicus brief to help defeat a Trump Administration lawsuit seeking to invalidate three California state laws, where the Trump Administration hoped to gain sensitive information from cities regarding immigrant communities.
Mayor de Blasio and arks Commissioner Mitchell Silver announced the official opening of Coney Island's Boardwalk to the public for its summer season and celebrated the designation of the Coney Island Boardwalk as a scenic landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to answer questions regarding the legalization of marijuana and questions from City residents calling in.
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Herminia Palacio launched the Youth Homelessness TaskForce, aimed at coordinating a six-month community process resulting in a strategic plan that will inform the City’s next steps for preventing and ending youth homelessness.
Mayor de Blasio announced six finalists for the NYCx Climate Action Challenge, which called on the tech industry to develop solutions for scaling electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and accelerating the use of EVs citywide.
Mayor de Blasio signed 11 bills to combat workplace sexual harassment. These bills mandate anti-sexual harassment trainings in the public and private sectors.
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.
Mayor de Blasio announced the record 5,000 lane miles of City roadways, congratulating the DOT for their work in repaving roads and emphasizing the importance of the road repaving project.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss recent events that pertain to the City. Many of the questions in this interview pertained to drug usage.
Mayor de Blasio announced the expansion of NYC ferries to meet the growing demand for them, stating that the city mow expected to reach 9 million annual riders.
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.
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen along with other admin on 399 Sands Street, the latest addition of manufacturing and creative office space at the 300-acre Brooklyn Navy Yard and a component of Steiner's Admirals Row project.
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 City Council Speaker Johnson announced the formation of a new advisory commission to develop recommendations to reform New York City’s property tax system.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City’s styrofoam ban will go into effect by January 1, 2019, advocating for the widespread use of reusable alternatives.
Mayor de Blasio, ity Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Council Finance Chair Daniel Dromm and other admin announced that they had reached an agreement for the budget of Fiscal Year 2019.
Mayor de Blasio gave his remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for The NY Botanical Garden's Edible Academy, emphasizing the need for equal access to food in the City.
Mayor de Blasio held a press conference to discuss how his administration helped NYCHA grow (despite the many issues along the road) and his administration's continued efforts to better fund and improve NYCHA housing for it's residents.
Mayor de Blasio held a conference to announce the expanded access to carshare the City would be supporting, citing a need to decrease congestion in the city.
The NYC Charter Revision Commission announced 3 ballot questions that will be present for voters to consider pertaining to campaign finance, civic engagement, and community boards.
Mayor de Blasio and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson announced the City would be connecting minority and women owned businesses to City agencies to aid in their growth.
The NYC Service and Citizens Committee launched the 2019 Love Your Block application, which will help residents form change in their local communities.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events in NY State and City politics, such as the upcoming elections for AG and Governor.
Mayor de Blasio delivered a speech at the African Heritage celebration at Gracie Mansion, highlighting the different groups within the African diaspora.
Mayor de Blasio gave his remarks while signing legislation into effect ensuring the enforcement of speed cameras in school zones, highlighting the necessity to keep school zones safe.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza addressed the press regarding the expansion of 3-K for all, emphasizing the importance of equal accessibility to education.
Mayor de Blasio along with other admin announced the opening of the public health system’s new ExpressCare clinic, one of the new health clinics aimed at providing faster access to medical care for patients who face non-life-threatening conditions.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced new initiatives to increase access to birth control in all city hospitals, increasing the stock of birth control at all 11 of the city’s hospitals and its six ambulatory care centers.
Mayor de Blasio announced that Kathryn Garcia would be named Senior Advisor for Citywide Lead Prevention to coordinate citywide efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure to zero.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss both City and National politics, such as Kanye West speaking in the Oval Office and the persistent issue of homelessness in the City.
Mayor de Blasio announced his office reached an agreement with the UFT (United Federation of Teachers), praising the DOE and teachers for the highest graduation rates the City had ever seen and lowest dropout rates.
The de Blasio administration announced they would be partnering with Council Member Helen Rosenthal to hold a free Rent Freeze enrollment event for New Yorkers in the Upper West Side.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live at City Hall to discuss events in NY State Politics, such as the NY State Primaries and contracts the City has with school bus companies.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neill spoke to the press about recent crime statistics, showing an overall decrease in crime over the month of August.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza gave their remarks at P.S 204 to congratulate NYC students on outperforming the rest of the state in their scores on the state exams.
The de Blasio administration announced a multi-agency effort to provide emergency rent relief for student veterans at risk of eviction due to delayed GI Bill benefit payments from the federal government.
The de Blasio administration announced their plans for their Long Island City Investment Strategy, which outlines the City's plans to invest $180 million in new City funding for infrastructure improvements, including schools, transportation, and open space.
Mayr de Blasio announced his administration would be moving 6 and 17 year old incarcerated individuals out of Riker's Island to more age-appropriate facilities with programs to help support them.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune as the City’s Democracy Officer, where she will continue to develop and expand the Mayor’s DemocracyNYC agenda.