The Public Design Commission meets once a month. The meeting agendas are posted online three business days in advance of each meeting and published in the City Record. Agendas are also distributed to all City Council members, Community Boards, and City agency liaisons.
On October 2, 2017, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) Quality Assurance Director was informed of an event which occurred in the OCME Operations Center. The event involves a cremation request that was approved in error.
Commissioner Carmelyn P. Malalis and other members of the New York City Commission on Human Rights senior staff periodically testify before the City Council on issues involving the Commission and the NYC Human Rights Law. Testimony from Calendar Year 2018.
Jon Paul Lupo was promoted to Director of the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he was responsible for coordinating the City's interaction with the City, State and Federal Legislative Affairs Offices, as well as coordinating with the Comptroller, Borough Presidents, and others.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray hosted a breakfast for multiple religious communities, praising their efforts in fighting mental illness and aiding the City in their fight against domestic violence.
Mayor de Blasio and Chief Technology Officer Miguel Gamiño, Jr. announced members of the NYCx Technology Leadership Advisory Council, a diverse group of technology and community leaders who will increase engagement and visibility of the NYCx program to the broader tech community.
New York University's School of Engineering launched a new program together with New York City Cyber Command called New York Cyber Fellows, an affordable and online option to gain a masters degree in cybersecurity.
Mayor de Blasio along with other members of his administration announced a goal to divest City funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years.