This Week in New York City Government
Mayor:
- Mayor De Blasio, HPD and Breaking Ground Announce the Preservation of Affordable Housing in the Historical Landmark, Prince George Residence in Central Manhattan
- Mayor de Blasio and Bipartisan Members of the United States Congress Stand Together to Urge Congress to Preserve Urban Area Security Initiative Funding
- New York City Ranked #1 for Fastest-Growing Businesses in America
- Mayor Bill de Blasio, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Jose E. Serrano, and State Senator Adriano Espaillat Update New Yorkers on Zika Efforts
- Mayor de Blasio, Council Member Jumaane Williams, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Public Advocate Letitia James Announce Legislation That Adds Veterans and Military Status as Protected Class Under the City’s Human Rights Law
- Shelter Repair Scorecard Shows Building Violations in Non-Cluster Homeless Shelters Down 75 Percent Since January 2016
- Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, Parks Commissioner Silver Announce $150 Million in Funding for Five Anchor Parks
- First Comprehensive, Independent Evaluation of Nation’s Largest Municipal ID Program Shows IDNYC Necessity for New Yorkers
New York City Council:
- Council to Vote on Legislation Supporting New York City’s Caregivers
- New York City Council Unaccompanied Minors Initiative Continues to Prevent Needless Deportations
- Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Member Mark Treyger Highlight Over $6.7 Million in Funding for the City’s Senior Outreach Programs
Citywide and Borough Electeds:
- Governor Cuomo Announces Official Opening of New Silvercup Studios Film and TV Production Facility in the Bronx
- JetBlue Spices Up Its ‘BlueBud’ Business Mentoring Program with the Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce – Serrano Pepper Product Grown in New York City
- Brooklyn Borough President Adams Kicks Off $1 Million Smart Gun Design Competition, Engaging Local College Students in Advancing Prevention of Senseless Gun Deaths
- NYCEDC and Staten Island Borough President James Oddo Announce New York City’s First Planned Wellness Community in Staten Island
- Manhattan Borough President Brewer Announces Applications for Manhattan Community Award Program Funds Open Through September 25, Allocates $40,000 to Promote Healthy Eating at Supermarkets
- Manhattan Borough President Brewer Forces Council Review of Chelsea Development Missing Affordable Housing
- Coalition for the Homeless’ “Project: Back to School” Backpack and School Supply Drive Returns to Borough Hall
- Public Advocate James Announces Recommendations to Protect New Yorkers from Zika Virus
- Public Advocate James on Arrest of Murderer of Queens Imam Alauddin Akonjee
- Public Advocate James Takes Legal Action to Protect Rent Stabilized Tenants
City Agencies:
- New Map Shows Every New Building and Conversion to Open Since 2013 Using Department of Buildings’ Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
- Health Department Awards Grants to Community-Based Organizations to Achieve Take Care New York 2020 Goals
- Fifteen Years After 9/11, NYC & Company Highlights Lower Manhattan’s Transformation into a New Destination for Visitors and LocalsI
- NYC & Company Encourages Theatergoers to Save During NYC Broadway Weeks with Two-for-One Tickets on Sale Today
This Week in New York State Government
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