This Week in the New York City Government: December 20, 2024

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams, DCLA Commissioner Cumbo Launch Pilot Program to Support City’s Cultural and Creative Infrastructure
• Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Tisch, DDC Commissioner Foley Open New 116th Precinct Station House in Southeast Queens
• Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Build Critically-Needed Housing, Address Sewer and Flood Infrastructure Concerns
• Mayor Adams Announces New York City Has Won $40 Million in EPA Grants to Electrify Heavy-Duty Vehicles, School Buses
• Mayor Adams Appoints James Stratford as Executive Director of New York City Young Men’s Initiative
• Following Significant Upstate Rainfall, Mayor Adams Downgrades City Drought Posture from Warning to Watch
• Mayor Adams Announces Tentative Agreement with Doctors Council SEIU to Deliver Raises for 500 City-Employed Physicians, Including Medical Examiners
• Mayor Adams Announces Opening of First Indoor Baseball Center in Washington Heights for Free Year-Round Youth Programming as “Public Safety Week” Continues
• Mayor Adams Announces Major Expansion of Citi Bike Service in Outer Boroughs as Ridership Continues to Soar

City Council

• New York City Council Votes to Increase Support for New York City’s Workforce
• NYC Council Highlights Over $8 Million Funding Allocation for 400+ Organizations to Support New Yorkers with Food Access This Holiday Season and Beyond
• NYC Council Economic Forecast Projects City to Receive $2.6 Billion More in Tax Revenues Than Recognized by Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026
• NYC Council Legislation Authorizing New Charter Revision Commission with Broad Representation Becomes Law
• FARE Act Becomes Law, Reforming Broker Fees to Help Working-Class New Yorkers Afford Housing

Comptroller Lander

• Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on Mayor Adams’ Vision Zero Rollbacks
• NYC Comptroller Audit Finds That Evictions in NYCHA’s PACT Properties Take Place at a Significantly Higher Rate Than Traditional NYCHA Developments
• Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on Medicare Advantage Defeat in Court, Massive Win for 250,000 New York Retirees
• Comptroller’s Office Secures $145K+ in Back Wages from Building Services Contractor for 421-a Prevailing Wage Violations at Two Apartment Complexes
• Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on the Proposed Use of a Reading Artificial Intelligence Aid in Classrooms
• NYC Comptroller Lander’s Annual Report Finds Continued Use of Budget Gimmicks by City Hall
• DOC DASHBOARD UPDATE: NYC Comptroller Releases New Monthly Data on Department of Corrections