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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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
First Lady Chirlane McCrayand the Gracie Mansion Conservancy announced they would be starting the third season of the Gracie Book Club with a discussion of Andrew Solomon’s “The Noonday Demon”
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 and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced the appointment of six new members to the City’s Commission on Gender Equity, an agency tasked with supporting City agencies in dismantling institutional barriers for women and all gender identities.
Mayor de Blasio and the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs the new group of classrooms and after-school programs selected to participate in the 2018-2019 NYC Junior Ambassadors program.
Mayor de Blasio announced the appointment of six members to New York City’s Veterans Advisory Board, an independent advisory council of military service veterans.
Mayor de Blasio announced the official opening of a new two-way protected bike lane along Delancey Street on the Lower East Side, which provided a safer route for bicycle commuters traveling to and from the Williamsburg Bridge.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced he Bronx Action Plan to tackle the opioid epidemic in the South Bronx, one of the hardest hit areas of the opioid epidemic.
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 announce his administration's plans to renovate 62,000 NYCHA apartments, where he cited the necessity of secure and safe housing as a key issue.
The de Blasio administration announced a partnership to bring the MotherCoders tech training program to New York City, as part of the City’s Women.nyc initiative
First Lady Chirlane McCray and other admin announced that a monument to U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the first black Congresswoman and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential nomination, would be erected at the Parkside entrance to Prospect Park.
Mayor de Blasio and several other admin gave statements regarding the City winning a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice, which was about President Trump attempting to enforce his immigration laws within NYC.
Mayor de Blasio announced 62,000 NYCHA apartments would receive comprehensive repairs, citing the poor history of NYCHA buildings and his hope to improve upon them within his mayorship.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live at City Hall to discuss the results of the recent election in NY State, such as democrats winning the state senate for the first time in almost 10 years.
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.
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.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss events in NY State and City politics, spending much of the interview discussing the new deal with Amazon the City had struck.
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.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events in NYC politics, such as the major deal struck between Amazon and the City. Mayor de Blasio also took questions from call-in listeners.
Mayor de Blasio spoke to the press to update New Yorkers on the City's response to the winter storm, acknowledging short comings within the City in regards to keeping roads cleared.
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 and Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to the press about the addition of Amazon headquarters to NYC, discussing the positive effects it would have on the City.
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.
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.
First Lady Chirlane McCray, joined by Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and announced the launch of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence to enhance the City’s strategic response to intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, stalking and other crimes
First Lady Chirlane McCray and Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot announced that 75,000 New Yorkers had been trained in Mental Health First Aid as part of the City’s goal to train 250,000 New Yorkers by 2021.
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.
Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced that the Waterfront Management Advisory Board held its first meeting and formally launched the start of the planning process for the next Comprehensive Waterfront Plan.
Mayor de Blasio's administration released the Mayor's Management Report of the Fiscal Year 2018, which is an analysis of City agencies’ performance from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced they approved a diversity plan to increase middle school diversity in Brooklyn’s District 15 and launched a $2 million school diversity grant program for other school districts and communities across the City.
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.
Mayor de Blasio appointed Amy Peterson as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development. The office is responsible for equipping New Yorkers with skills and connecting them to quality jobs across the city.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza along with other admin announced the expansion of 3-K for all into 4 boroughs- Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
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 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.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on Inside City Hall, discussing recent events in his administration. The interview discusses the package of bills that the Mayor must decide upon, with topics ranging from the segregation of schools in NYC and paid parental leave.
Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Nisha Agarwal as a Senior Advisor to the Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson. Bitta Mostofi, who was Acting Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, took on the role of Commissioner.
Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Thompson, and Schools Chancellor Carranza spoke in celebration of the first student voter registration day, emphasizing the importance of voting amongst younger voters.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to answer questions from Lehrer and City residents. This interview consisted of questions pertaining to Harvey Weinstein. housing accessibility, and more.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the City is two years ahead of schedule to meet his OneNYC goal. which aimed to raise $16 million for minority and women owned businesses.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to go over a multitude of issues, such as racism in specialized high schools, the legalization of marijuana, and the environment.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement about the passage of legislation providing more advanced scanners to keep small blades and other weapons out of jails.
The de Blasio Administration announced that the City is streamlining its rental assistance programs, consolidating seven different initiatives into one, to make it easier for New Yorkers to get back on their feet or remain in their homes and simpler for landlords to participate in the programs.
Mayor de Blasio announced that his administration financed 32,116 affordable homes last year, breaking the all-time record previously set by former Mayor Ed Koch in 1989 of 25,243 units.
Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced that they would be creating a new office within the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission in order to decrease rates of ride refusals.
The de Blasio administration unveiled plans for the building of four modern, community-based jails throughout the City that will replace the detention facilities on Rikers Island.
Mayor de Blasio announced a multi-agency public-private project to provide pro bono legal assistance to families facing detention at the southern border.
Mayor de Blasio announced the first status report since the majority of New York City’s school safety speed-cameras went dark, finding that 132,000 drivers were found to be driving at dangerous speeds in school zones, putting the lives of students at risk.
Mayor de Blasio announced the appointment of Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals, to the New York City Board of Health. Dr. Katz was appointed with support from the City Council and would join the 11-member board August 28.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and other admin announced plans to improve constituent waiting areas and public entry ways at the 71st, 73rd, 75th and 77th precincts in Brooklyn.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on Brian Stelter's show "Reliable Sources" to denounce the New York Post, which he states is a right-wing propaganda news publication.