Following hearings across all five boroughs and testimony from members of the public, experts, elected officials, good government groups, and academics, the New York City Charter Revision Commission released its Preliminary Staff Report.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City’s dockless bicycle pilot would continue on Staten Island’s North Shore, as two different companies begin operations this week under a program managed by DOT.
The de Blasio administration and other admin announced a $100 million plan to overhaul the city’s aging freight distribution systems through strategic investments.
Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs Penny Abeywardena announced that New York City had submitted an innovative review of its local progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations
Mayor de Blasio announced progress on new efforts at coordination among City agencies and utilities to avoid cutting into freshly paved streets for maintenance work.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Corporation Counsel Zachary W. Carter announced the filing of a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for its unlawful efforts to force New York City officials to engage in federal immigration enforcement.
The de Blasio administration announced Mayor de Blasio met with NYC Transit President Andy Byford, focusing largely on how the City and MTA can continue to work together to expand bus service, implement the L train shutdown mitigation plan, and improve accessibility.
Mayor de Blasio spoke live at City Hall to discuss recent events in the City, a large part being dedicated to the NYPD announcing they'd be moving past the killing of Eric Garner.
Mayor de Blasio joined live on the Brian Lehrer show to discuss recent events in NY and nationwide politics, first discussing President Trump failing to return all 2,500 children separated from their families back to their families, then moving onto more local issues.
Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks at the annual New York State Financial Control Board Meeting, where he went over how his administration plans to manage City finances for the next year.
Mayor de Blasio and other admin urged the NY State Senate to preserve the City Speed Camera Program, citing the need to keep school zones and families safe.
Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Trottenberg delivered their remarks when unveiling the new dockless bikes in Rockaway, stating a hope for bringing the beach community together and bettering the community as a whole.
First Lady Chirlane McCray spoke to Staten Island families about the opioid epidemic, taking into account the rampant growth of overdoses at the time in Staten Island.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil held a press conference to discuss recent crime statistics and also discussed the importance of the new police precinct being built in a community in the Bronx.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil delivered their remarks when unveiling Detective Stephen McDonald's plaque, honoring his legacy in their speeches.
The City’s Emergency Management Department announced they were continuing their efforts regarding the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, updating that traffic would begin to become more normal in the area and 9 new buildings were cleared for entry.
The de Blasio administration issued an update on the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, warning possibly affected areas by the debris from the explosion.
The City’s Emergency Management Department continued their efforts to clear effected areas from the steam pipe explosion, and announced all air samples tested came back clear of asbestos and clean up for debris had already begun.
The New York City Emergency Department and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued warnings and guidelines for New Yorkers on ways to stay safe during the summer heatwave.
As part of preparations for July 4th celebrations, the de Blasio administration officials spoke at One Police Plaza to announce an NYPD crackdown against intoxicated driving.
The de Blasio Administration led a coalition of 28 cities in filing a brief against the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) illegal repeal of net neutrality.
Mayor de Blasio announced that the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit would be conducting extensive, non-partisan outreach to more than 561,000 inactive voters to ensure that they remain registered and to avoid any possibility of removing eligible voters from voter rolls.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and New York Police Department announced that the police department will provide more crime victims with the support and resources needed to recover from the trauma of experiencing a crime.
Mayor de Blasio and Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg appointed former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and State Senator Michael Gianaris to the Metropolitan Transportation Sustainability Advisory Workgroup.
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams to announce nearly $9 million in funding for the restoration of Grand Army Plaza.
Mayor de Blasio announced that Paula Gavin would be retiring from City service, stepping down from her role as NYC Chief Service Officer. She would be succeeded by Patricia Eng, who assumed the role October 1.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation that will reduce the amount of waste that can be taken at transfer stations in four neighborhoods that bear the brunt of the city’s waste management infrastructure.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, local elected officials and community stakeholders created a new YMCA community and recreational facility in the Edenwald neighborhood of the Bronx.
Mayor de Blasio held public hearings for and signed five pieces of legislation, one of them being 144-B, requiring the TLC to stop issuing for-hire vehicle licenses for 12 months, to study congestion and various aspects of the industry
The de Blasio Administration officially launched NYC Ferry’s Soundview Route. The new route starts in the Soundview section of the Bronx, and stops at the new East 90th Street landing, East 34th Street landing and ends at Pier 11/Wall Street.
Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza spoke at a Pre-K for all center in Bay Ridge, emphasizing the importance of education being accessible for all people.
Mayor de Blasio issued a statement regarding the passage of City Council's speed camera legislation, citing the necessity of such policies to ensure safer roads.