The city is in the process of spending $8.7b to close Rikers Island & replace it and other jails with new borough-based facilities. But the new jails are not expected be ready until 2026. In the interim, the city needs to spend millions of dollars on major repairs of the jails destined for closure.
The Independent Budget Office examined Cultural Development Fund (CDF) awards made by the Department of Cultural Affairs for fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and identified award amounts by fiscal year and borough.
A c. 1848-1851 brick row house significant for its association with Harriet and Thomas Truesdell who lived there from 1851 to 1863 and were active abolitionists in Brooklyn before
the Civil War.
Tax Commission actions during 2020 published pursuant to section 11-216 of the Administrative Code. Classification claims. Reductions are expressed in total actual assessed value. For condominiums, actions shown are for representative lots only.
Tax Commission actions during 2021 published pursuant to section 11-216 of the Administrative Code. Classification claims. Reductions are expressed in total actual assess value. For condominiums, actions shown are for representative lots only.
IBO introduces a new publication--a set of charts and graphs that highlight key findings from our latest economic forecast and tax collection and spending estimates, based on the Mayor’s preliminary budget for 2021 and financial plan.
Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department issued a report examining how NYPD’s body-worn camera (“BWC”) footage
is used by the five agencies in New York City that oversee and monitor police accountability.
The Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment program of the New York City Comptroller’s Office develops and implements the proxy voting and shareowner initiative programs of the five systems, including engagement with management and directors at portfolio companies.
The 2021 annual report highlights CGE activities between January 2021 and December2021. It also lays out a plan of action for 2022. Specifically, in 2021,
As local tax revenue and aid from Albany decline due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor de Blasio has proposed using a substantial share of reserve funds to help balance the city’s budget. We look at the city’s different reserve funds and the Mayor’s plan for using them.
This report aims to analyze the length of time it took to register a City contract in Fiscal Year 2021 and 2020, with an emphasis on those contracts registered after the start date of the contract has passed.
This guide offers some suggestions for teens who are at home during COVID-19, what to do if teens are in a home with someone who is causing you harm or if you are experiencing abuse online.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Service (DCAS) of New York Report on use-based fuel economy of NYC's fleet of non-emergency light and medium-duty vehicles
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) of New York Report on a framework for the feasibility of city facilities in the central business district and highly congested areas receiving off-hour deliveries.
Local Law No. 40 of 2018, includes information regarding the urban renewal law, an explanatory urban renewal research guide, links to resources for conducting such research, and links featuring urban renewal plans/areas.
LETTER: The city’s public schools are set to open next week (9/21/2020) with more than the usual number of teachers and the need for many safeguards. Council Member Mark Treyger asked us what this will cost.
This report is compiled in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-1202 of the New York City Administrative Code, which requires the Chief Privacy Officer to submit a quarterly report containing an anonymized compilation or summary of such disclosures to the Speaker of the City Council.
Designed in 1932 by Walter C. Martin, Superintendent of School Buildings for the New
York City Board of Education, Public School 48 was the first school constructed using
Martin’s “P” plan and is a fine example and early use of the Art Deco style applied to a
community elementary school.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: There are just a few weeks left in FY 2021 and the police department is on pace to spend less on overtime than it has in recent years. But how much less and what are the prospects for reduced spending in the years ahead?
Pursuant to Section 1043(b) of the New York City Charter, the New York City Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) submits notices of adoption for three final rules relating to the implementation of commercial waste zones.
Notice of hearing: NYC Office of Civil Justice’s Programs to Provide Universal Access to Legal Services for Tenants Facing Eviction Hearing scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2020.
Project description required to be submitted to the speaker where the project receives financial assistance but the project is not required to be submitted for consideration to a Community Board, Borough Board or the City Council.
Charter section 20-d(f) requires the Nightlife Advisory Board to submit recommendations about nightlife in New York City to the Mayor and the City Council. This report contains those recommendations.
The report tells the history of the New York Public Library, Harlem Branch (McKim, Mead & White, 1907-09), a Carnegie Library including its role in the development of Black theater in the 1930s as the home of the Rose McClendon Players and Theatre Workshop.
This evaluation of NYC Well, which began in 2018, aimed to assess the experience of individuals engaging with NYC Well, as well as the associated impact of engagement with NYC Well on users’ access to mental health services and outcomes.
The Climate Resiliency Guidelines provide step-by-step instructions to go beyond building code and standards, which are informed with historic climate data by also looking to specific, forward-looking climate data for use in the design of City facilities.
This guide includes mental health information and resources available
to support New Yorkers in the LGBTQI+ community, their families, and
allies. The organizations and programs included in this guide provide
culturally responsive and affirming care.
FOCUS ON THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET: The Mayor’s savings plan for next year includes nearly $475 million in cuts to the education department—68 percent of the reductions target funding for general education classrooms.
Making the Grade is an annual report that issues letter grades to City agencies based on their level of success spending with minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs)
Project description required to be submitted to the speaker where the project receives financial assistance but the project is not required to be submitted for consideration to a Community Board, Borough Board or the City Council.
Local Law 75 of 2018 (“LL75”), instructs the Mayor’s Office to produce a study on client information management systems used by City health and human services (HHS) agencies and assess the present landscape of information sharing and interoperability among those systems.
This report is the product of the Task Force established by Local Law 28 of 2019. The Local Law was approved by the New York City Council in 2019 in response to a substantial increase in the number of complaints filed against illegal accessory signs in 2018, which resulted un the issuance of fines.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Last November voters approved a change to the City Charter that increased staffing at the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Is staffing expected to reach the approved level under the Mayor’s Executive Budget?
Designed by architect Poy Gum Lee the ceremonial gateway with benches is named for Lt. Benjamin R. Kimlau and is dedicated in the memory of Chinese American soldiers who died during World War II.
In 2016 the Mayor revamped how the city cleans and maintains the city’s schools—promising better services and potential savings. Has the city achieved savings?
Provides information to perspective passengers on how they can identify Cabs that are operating illegally. Passengers are also informed of their rights and the rights of their Driver during the trip.
REPORT: Washington has enacted four relief bills related to Covid-19. How much of this funding will flow to the city budget and how much to other key local agencies such as the housing authority and public hospitals.
Pursuant to Local Law 143 of 2016, a report incorporating the March 2018 recommendations of the Interagency Foster Care Task Force in its initial report, to improve services and outcomes for youth in and aging out of foster care.
The Department Of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) of New York Fiscal Year 2020 Sexual Harrasment Complaints in the City of New York report. Pursuant to LL 97 of 2018
The Department Of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) of New York A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to car sharing in the city fleet.