This Week in the New York City Government: November 9, 2023

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams Leads Coalition of More Than 60 Mayors in Urging U.S. House Speaker Johnson to Pass Assault Weapons Ban
• Mayor Adams Launches Task Force to Combat Retail Theft
• Mayor Adams’ Statement on Tentative SAG-AFTRA Agreement with Studios to End Strike
• Mayor Adams Brings Back, Expands Popular Holiday Season Open Streets in Midtown Manhattan
• Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez, Lyft Announce Expansion, Improvements to CITI Bike System as Ridership Reaches Record Highs
• Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, NYCHA Welcome Proposals in Induction Stove Challenge for Public Housing Apartments

City Council

• New York City Council Votes on Legislation to Confront Historic Racial Disparities in Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease, and Require That Chain Restaurants Post Added Sugar Levels on Menus

Comptroller Lander

• New York City Fails to Comply with “Fair Share” Requirements for City Services and Facilities, New Audit & Analysis by Comptroller Lander Reveals
• Comptroller Lander Announces Settlement with the Family of Kevin Bryan, Who Died in Department of Correction Custody at Rikers Island