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.
The de Blasio Administration joined Citi Community Development and the National Disability Institute to announce the launch of Empowered Cities, a national initiative that encourages municipalities to expand financial empowerment and economic inclusion to people living with disabilities.
The NYC for Racial Justice report, outlines persistent patterns of inequity experienced by New Yorkers. Providing insight into what the Commission heard in its first phase of engagement, the report shows the ways in which structural racism operates and its harmful impact on New Yorkers of Color.
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 Chapter 76, Section 3202 of the City Charter, the Commission shall submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and shall make available on the Commission's website an annual report no later than September 30, 2021, and by September 30 of each year thereafter.
The purpose of bail is to ensure that a person who is arrested returns to court for trial. However, in practice, the impact of bail has been to detain tens of thousands of New Yorkers, presumed innocent, before trial and cost low-income families tens of millions of dollars every year.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Fourth annual report submitted by The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and the Mayor's Office of Operations (Ops) to City Council in compliance with Local Law 30 of 2017.