Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced two clinics in Puerto Rico would be receiving $200,000 to hire mental health professionals who will offer support to communities in Puerto Rico.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss results of the recent midterm elections and where he plans to move forward in the City, as well as taking questions from listeners.
Commercial Waste Zones will create Safe and Efficient Collection System, Provide High-Quality, Low-Cost Service and Advance the City's Zero Waste Goals
Mayor de Blasio ad Police Commissioner O'Neil spoke to the media regarding recent crime statistics, mentioning an increase in hate crime related incidents in the City.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on NY1 news breaking down the new ballot for the election coming up, highlighting the 3 questions on the ballot for New Yorkers to answer.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no garbage, recycling, organics collection or street cleaning in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2018.
The NY Health Department announced an outbreak within Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn, having the Mayor emphasize the necessity of vaccination in children.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss events in City and State politics. In this interview he spends much time discussing the upcoming election in the City.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Department of Sanitation Announces Leaf Collection Schedule & Leaf Bag Giveaways. The collected leaves will be turned into compost and added to soil to nourish street trees, soil and parks.
The de Blasio administration announced that as part of the City's Vision Zero campaign, New York City Department of Transportation would be reinstating their third annual Dusk and Darkness campaign to promote safer drawing during daylight savings.
Recycling opportunities abound whether you are at home, at work, or running a 26.2 mile-long race. The New York City Department of Sanitation is proud to announce recycling opportunities and the Department’s cleaning plan at this year’s marathon.
Want to do something fun with your pumpkin after Halloween? Bring your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds to Pumpkin Smash events throughout the city. Hosted by the NYC Compost Project and GrowNYC in partnership with DSNY, the events allow participants to smash their pumpkins!
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that following the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division’s recent decision and order, the city’s ban on single-use foam products will proceed.
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.
NYPD and BIC Announces Crackdown on Dangerous Operations by Private Carting Trucks. Week-long initiative follows two spot inspections in Manhattan and Brooklyn, where NYPD found multiple violations on every private trash truck stopped.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no garbage, recycling, organics collection or street cleaning on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Last week, the New York City Department of Sanitation, in partnership with Waste Management, held the second annual Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Forum. More than 200 people attended the event.
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 New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that registration is now open for people interested in working as an emergency snow laborer for the upcoming snow season. Snow laborers are per-diem workers who shovel snow and clear ice after heavy snowfalls.
Mayor de Blasio along with Queensborough President Melinda Katz and other admin announced the designs for a $1.63 million project to reconstruct a commemorative plaza at the site of the Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss issued pertaining to City and National politics, spending special time discussing the persistence of suspicious packages being delivered to high ranking officials across the country.
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.
NYC Service released their findings regarding diversity within City Non-Profits and recommendations about what the Non- Profit sector could do to remedy some of their persistent issues regarding equity, inclusion, etc.
Mayor de Blasio spoke to the press alongside Police Commissioner O'Neil and other high ranking officials to discuss the terror attempt in the City at CNN and the numerous other suspicious packages sent out across the nation and the City.
Mayor de Blasio held a press conference alongside Police Commissioner O'Neil and Gorvernor Cuomo regarding a suspicious package found at the CNN building, which seemed to contain a live explosive.
The New York City Charter Revision Commission unveiled a new TV ad reminding New Yorkers about the three questions that will appear on their ballots in the November 6th, 2018 General Election.
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) on Friday held its 18th annual senior employment job fair to help lower-income older New Yorkers rejoin the workforce.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to answer questions from New Yorkers and answer questions from Brian Lehrer pertaining to the NYPD and flu vaccination efforts.
The New York City Department of Sanitation will hold a graduation, promotion and awards ceremony with more than 600 employees in attendance. A new chaplain will also be given the Oath of Office.
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.
The Queens fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 27, 2018 the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Mayor Bill de Blasio named Kelly Jin as New York City’s Chief Analytics Officer, where she will serve as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics
Staten Island’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 20, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
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
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.
The NYC Department of Sanitation has announced the appointment of Kevin V.G. Wells, Esq. as Chief Supplier Diversity Officer. Wells will be responsible for directing and implementing policy and programs to increase opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises in agency contracts.
To celebrate the completion of the NYC Compost Project’s Queensboro Bridge site, the groups, along with the Department of Sanitation, will host an open house and ribbon cutting.
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.
Starting next week, the City’s older adults, their caregivers, and nonprofit providers of community services will have the opportunity to voice concerns and suggestions to the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) during DFTA’s Annual Plan Summary hearings in each borough.
Mayor de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Nigro delivered remarks at the annual Fire Department Memorial Service, honoring the lives of Fire Fighters and others who work with fire fighters.
BIC Denies an Application and Approves Rules Relating to a Financial Hardship Wavier and Safety in the Trade Waste Industry and Penalty Schedule for the Public Wholesale Markets
Mayor gave remarks regarding his new legislation officially adding a third gender to NYC Birth Certificates, highlighting the necessity for every New Yorker to have a right to their own selves and their identities.
Curbside e-waste collection has expanded to western Queens Community Boards (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9).
Residents living in 1-9 unit buildings are now eligible to receive curbside collection of their unwanted electronics items that are covered under the NYS disposal ban.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live on City Hall to discuss recent crime statistics regarding rapes, the effectiveness of stop and frisk policing, and a report from the New York Times alleging tax fraud from the Trump family.
The Bronx’s fall SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) Disposal Event is this Saturday, October 6, 2018, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reminded residents. The drop-off event provides residents with a way to safely dispose of potentially harmful household products.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil held a press conference to discuss recent NYC crime statistics, highlighting the safe summer that NYC had and the safety precautions the City took for the US Open. The Mayor also spoke about the 9/11 first responders fund running out of money and time.
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.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
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.
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no garbage, recycling, or organics collection, nor street cleaning on Monday, October 8, 2018.
Mayor de Blasio announced that his administration would be pursuing an alternative design for part of their East Side Coastal Resiliency project in Lower Manhattan.
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 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.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced NYC students had officially outperformed New York State on State English exams, and continued to close the gap on State Math Exam scores.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced that starting October 1, 2018, some residents living in south Brooklyn and western Queens community boards will be eligible to receive curbside collection of their unwanted electronics items that are covered under the NYS disposal ban.
The NYC Service and Citizens Committee launched the 2019 Love Your Block application, which will help residents form change in their local communities.
Mayor’s Office of Sustainability with support from the Department of Education announced that to begin Climate Week in the City they'd be launching BRING IT, a multi-channel campaign focused on helping students, and by extension their family and friends, reduce waste through advocacy and action.