First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Interrupting Violence At Home a citywide effort to address domestic violence through services, training, and intervention for abusive partners who are not involved in the criminal justice system.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Herminia Palacio, and President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Dr. Mitchell Katz today announced the City’s public health system will cease participating in the federal Title X program for as long as the “gag rule” is in effect.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of seven new members to the City’s Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Advisory Board, a board of business owners and community advocates who have a long history advancing opportunities for minority and women entrepreneurs.
“The Trump gag rule denies women the freedom to make their own health care decisions. It is a frightening, dystopian policy that will have a disproportionate effect on women of color. My Administration will do everything in its power to fight the gag rule and protect the rights of women...."
Today, First Lady Chirlane McCray and former Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen announced the next four monuments as a part of She Built NYC, an initiative to honor the trailblazing women who have helped shape New York City while addressing the absence of female statues in our public realm.
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Acting Commissioner Anne del Castillo today announced the first round of grant recipients of the “Made in NY” Women’s Film, TV & Theatre Fund. Funds were awarded to 63 film, TV, theatre and digital media projects made
Executive Order No. 34, dated August 8th, 2023, is being submitted to Improve the City-Wide M/WBE Contracting Results. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
Executive Order No. 26, dated February 14, 2023, is being submitted to establish and implement procedures to secure meaningful M/WBE participation to make NYC more equitable and inclusive business environment for all vendors, including M/WBEs to operate.