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.
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.
FISCAL HISTORY: We’ve updated our tables on New York City revenue, spending, and full-time staffing to include fiscal year 2020. The charts cover four decades of the city’s fiscal history.
Commitment card for volunteers to sign up to join their Neighborhood Organizing Census Committee(NOCC) . NOCC helped provide an organizational structure for local volunteers to do their own direct outreach to their friends, families, and neighbors, with support from NYC Census 2020.
This Brief marks NYC's second release of research on the economic well-being of immigrants in the city. These data are important in evaluating the needs of some of the city’s most vulnerable communities, and for developing programs and strategies to address poverty issues specific to immigration.
Are children born later in the year more likely to be identified as students with disabilities than children born in earlier months? Amy Zimmer of Chalkbeat asked and IBO explored the data.
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.
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.
This policy brief, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, provides support for legislation that would mandate for the first time that landlords include a clear and concise “Tenant Bill of Rights” in every lease packet.
This document is a brief summary of laws relating to tenants of market rate rentals. This document is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as providing legal advice.
Quarterly Report of the EEO and Diversity activities of the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), describing employment practices, outreach activities, and internal programs.
A flyer to warn consumers about illegal price gouging for any personal or household good or any service that is needed to prevent or limit the spread of or treat the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19. Confidential information has been redacted.
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.
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.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Based on recommendations from the city’s Board of Correction, the de Blasio Administration is considering the release of some people now held in the city’s jails. How many people in custody might be released?
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.
The tumbling stock market has inevitably taken a toll on the value of the city’s pension funds. That means the city may have to increase its contributions to the funds by tens of million—if not hundreds of millions--of dollars in the coming years. We look at a few scenarios.
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19. Confidential information has been redacted
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Subway ridership is way down. Which stations have seen the biggest declines in passenger entrances and what might plummeting ridership mean in terms of lost revenue for NYC Transit?
REPORT: The Covid-19 pandemic has played havoc with the city’s economy. We make some initial estimates of the resulting job losses and tax revenue declines compared with our estimates from just a couple of months ago.
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.
PUBLIC SCHOOL INDICATORS: We’ve updated two sections of this resource--the section on school funding and spending and the one on crowding in school buildings.
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19. Confidential information has been redacted.
Summary of OER Clean Soil Bank deliveries to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. Over 40,000 cubic yards of clean soil were transferred to Parks sites across the city.
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.
TESTIMONY: IBO Director Ronnie Lowenstein presents the New York City Council with an overview of IBO’s latest economic forecast and our estimates of revenue and spending under the Mayor’s Executive Budget.
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.
The Document contains a summary description of activities and indicative related to the Workforce, Workplace and Commnunity goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO plan.
Celebrating heroes who are ensuring all New Yorkers stay safe and nourished– whether by keeping our buildings and transportation systems clean and operating, teaching our young people remotely, stocking our supermarkets, keeping our communities safe, or delivering needed healthcare, mail, or meals.
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.
Scammers often take advantage of vulnerable people during times of crisis and distress. It is important that you be aware of any potential scams in order to protect yourself and your money. This publication describes common COVID-19-related scams and tips to stay safe.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Since the de Blasio Administration began discharging people from the city’s jails to lessen the risk of Covid-19 contagion, the jail population has dropped by nearly 30 percent. Were some groups of people in custody more likely to be released than others? See the comparisons
The document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the Workforce, Workplace and Community goals that were listed in the agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The purpose of this project/guide is to help community-based organizations (CBOs) and mental health providers (MHPs) work together to bring accessible, effective mental health support to community members, when and where they need it.
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19. Confidential information has been redacted.
Quarterly Report of the EEO and Diversity activities of the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), describing employment practices, outreach activities, and internal programs.
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?
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.
This publication provides an overview for workers about the general and industry-specific requirements employers must follow during phase 1 of Reopening NYC.
NYC BY THE NUMBERS: The Mayor budget includes the cancelation of this summer’s Summer Youth Employment Program. How much will that mean in lost income for the youth and their families?
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.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, there were already profound mental health inequities in New York City. Communities of color experienced a higher incidence of
mental health needs yet were less likely to be connected to care. Five ways in which the pandemic is exacerbating these inequities.
FOCUS ON THE EXECUTIVE BUDGET: Summer programs canceled, pools closed. A pandemic and budget shortfalls may lead to a summer of discontent—but substantial savings for the city.
This analysis by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer highlights the important role of the City’s LTCOP and demonstrates the need to augment the program.
This publication provides an overview for workers about the general and industry-specific requirements employers must follow during phase 2 of Reopening NYC.
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.
We often get questions about NYPD overtime spending. So here's an update: In a 2-week period roughly since antiracism protests began, NYC spent $115 million on police overtime, over 4X spent in same period last year.
Nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. reported feeling lonely some or all of the time. Loneliness and social isolation can have a range of negative effects, including worsening symptoms of symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses.
This guide is designed to help all employers promote employee mental health during and following the coronavirus outbreak. We urge you
to do your part in reducing the stigma of mental health challenges, building awareness of available mental health resources, and encouraging employees in need.
Many New Yorkers are feeling stressed, anxious, and sad right now. Mental health support – whether that means staying connected to your loved ones, downloading a helpful app, or having a video session with a counselor – can help.
Faith and community leaders can use this Toolkit to understand mental health needs, how to access mental health resources, and concrete actions to take immediately and year-round to support yourselves and your communities.
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19. Confidential information has been redacted.
This publication provides an overview for workers about the general and industry-specific requirements employers must follow during phase 3 of Reopening NYC
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.
Designed by architects James F. Meehan and Daube & Kreymborg, and built in 1908-09, the Manida
Street Historic District is a remarkable example of the early-20th century development of the South Bronx’s Hunts Point neighborhood.
In accordance with Local Law 151, which was passed by the New York City Council on July 23, 2019, SBS is hereby reporting to the Council on a sample of 59 microbusinesses in the city to identify issues specific to microbusinesses.
The findings of the review into the performance of New York City Health +
Hospitals (H+H) to the COVID-19 pandemic conducted by the Office of the Comptroller.
The report is an overview of the ENDGBV COVID-19 Response Work Group that was created by Mayor de Blasio to identify challenges faced by survivors of domestic and gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report reflects action steps to improve services and mitigate challenges.
NYC Emergency Management developed localized coastal storm preparedness materials for the 2020 hurricane season, including the location of hurricane evacuation zones and evacuation centers by borough.
Identifying Information Law - 2020 Agency report for Office of Administrative Tax Appeals comprising the NYC Tax Commission and NYC Tax Appeals Tribunal
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19.
This report surveys community wealth building strategies that 15 cities and regions in the U.S. and around the world are undertaking to strengthen the economic and financial health of their communities—and how powerful those approaches can be.
Pursuant to Local Law 12 of 2019, a report describing the advances and strategies implemented by the Department of Buildings in compliance with the Diversity and Equal Employment laws
The attached memo describes why the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) does not submit a Quarterly Equal Employment and Diversity Plan Implementation Report as per the New York City Charter Chapter 35, Section 815(i)
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.
This document contains a summary description of activities and initiatives related to the workforce, workplace and community goals that were listed in the Agency’s FY2020 Diversity & EEO Plan.
The ThriveNYC COVID-19 Mental Health Services for Young People guide is for children, teens, and young adults, parents and caretakers, and Professionals who work with young people.
The CorpNet brief was created by the Strategic Partnerships unit to provide NYCEM's partner organizations with a snapshot of publicly available information and resources relating to COVID-19.
This research brief examines the financial vulnerability of New Yorkers prior to the COVID-19 crisis to understand who is least able to cope with its economic effects. The research brief looks at three key indicators of financial health—banking access, emergency savings, and credit access.
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.
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.
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.