This Week in the New York City Government: February 24, 2023

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams Announces new Appointments to Landmarks Preservation Commission, Public Design Commission
• Mayor Adams Announces Appointment of Muhammad Faridi as Civilian Appointee for Handschu Committee
• Mayor Adams Signs Eight Bills, Taking Action to Address Pay Disparities, Support New Yorkers With Disabilities
• Mayor Adams, Comptroller Lander Hail Fitch Ratings Upgrading New York City’s General Obligation Bond Rating to AA
• Mayor Adams and DC 37 Announce Tentative Contract Agreement, Providing Fair Wage Increases and Other Benefits to Nearly 90,000 Employees and Securing Fair Deal for NYC Taxpayers

City Council

• New York City Council Celebrates Signing of Bills to Improve Pay Equity in Municipal Workforce, Expand Accessibility for New Yorkers with Disabilities, and Provide Data on Homeless Families
• Statement from Speaker Adams on DC37’s Tentative Agreement
• Council Votes to Expedite Phasing Out Fuel Oil Grade No. 4 in Boilers Across the City, Resulting in Cleaner Air, Especially in Environmental Justice Communities

Comptroller Lander

• Testimony of Comptroller Brad Lander to the New York City Council Housing and Buildings Committee
• NYC Comptroller, Public Advocate, Council Members, Advocates Rally for New Vision for Housing
• NYCHA Residents Join NYC Comptroller to Announce Audits of Repair Processes and Eviction Rates at the Housing Authority
• Starbucks Investors Urged to Vote for Assessment of Workers’ Rights Commitments by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and Coalition of Investors
• Comptroller’s Office Updates Agency Directive to Streamline Capital Project Approvals
• Statement from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander on Tentative Labor Agreement Reached Between City and District Council 37