
This Week in the New York City Government: April 5, 2024

Mayor Adams
- Mayor Adams Launches Workforce Development Council to Unlock New Job Opportunities for New Yorkers
- Mayor Adams, Corporation Counsel Hinds-Radix Announce Lawsuit Against 11 Companies Illegally Distributing Disposable Flavored E-Cigarettes
- Mayor Adams Launches Five-Borough Multifaith Tour, Bringing Together Multidenominational Leaders to Discuss Issues Facing Their Communities
- Mayor Adams Announces New York City’s First-Ever Nonprofit Advisory Council
- Mayor Adams Announces First Annual Increase in Minimum Pay Rate for App-Based Restaurant Delivery Workers
- Mayor Adams Appoints Nathifa Forde as Executive Director of NYC Her Future
City Council
- New York City Council Announces Historic First Contract with the Association of Legislative Employees
- Speaker Adams, Finance Chair Brannan, and NYC Council Release Preliminary Budget Response, Outlining Budget to Restore and Fulfill Key Investments in 3-K and Schools, Proven Solutions to Mental Health and Recidivism, and Housing
Comptroller Lander
- NYC Comptroller Lander and NYC Public Pension Boards Reach Agreement on Climate Finance Disclosures with JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Royal Bank of Canada
- Statement from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander on Election of Directors to Disney’s Board
- NYC Comptroller Audit Exposes 47th St BID’s Fiscal Mismanagement; Calls for City to Withhold Funds to Compel Changes in Leadership & By-Laws
- Attorney General James and Comptroller Lander Secure Nearly $230,000 for Building Employees Cheated Out of Fair Pay
- New Audit Reveals Comptroller Lander’s Wardrobe Choices Need “Serious Reform” (April Fools!)