Announced by Mayor de Blasio in June of 2015, an interagency Three-Quarter Housing (TQH) Task Force reviews the use of three-quarter houses in New York City and promotes structural stability, fire safety, and tenant protections. The interagency Task Force includes DOB, FDNY, HPD, HRA and Law Dept.
Since the moment COVID-19 arrived in New York City, the burden of the pandemic’s many challenges have fallen heaviest on women, especially women of color.
This report analyzes the state of accessibility of digital products managed by or on behalf of the City of New York. It contains progress since the 2019 report and also sets a plan for creating an online version of the NYC Digital Accessibility Report.
The City Record newspaper publishes notices which includes but is not limited to: public hearings and meetings, public auctions and sales, solicitations and awards and official rules proposed and adopted by city agencies.
This annual report provides an update on the agency’s implementation of its Language Access Implementation Plan, as required by Local Law 30 (2017). The report covers activity during Calendar Year 2019.
This report also addresses updates for agencies covered by Local Law 73 (2003).
Pursuant to Local Law 98 of 2022, OTI and NYC311 published the protocol for identifying the languages spoken by customers calling into 311 in November of 2022. The protocol is available in English and in the ten designated Citywide languages on 311 Online.
The de Blasio administration announced that New Yorkers who primarily communicate via American Sign Language can now obtain City services faster and more efficiently through the use of ASL Direct.
Mayor de Blasio announced new resources to help small businesses comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and City regulations. The City said they would focus on proactive measures to ensure greater accessibility for all customers.
Many groups celebrated the integration of increasing transit accessibility for the poor, with the implementation of half-priced fares for low-income individuals.