This Week in New York City Government

Mayor de Blasio:

• Mayor de Blasio and First Lady McCray Announce Jacqueline Ebanks as Executive Director of Commission on Gender Equity
• Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation to Provide Low-Income New Yorkers with Access to Counsel for Wrongful Evictions
• Statement From Mayor Bill de Blasio And First Lady Chirlane McCray On Domestic Terror Attack In Virginia

City Council

• Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Per Scholas, and Coalition for Queens Announce Pilot Program to Connect NYCHA Residents with Tech Training

• Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland and Council Members Celebrate Baseline Increase for Summer Youth Employment Program in the FY 2018 Budget

• Council to Vote on Enhanced Tenant Protections Including the Stand for Tenant Safety Act and Reforms to Tenant Harassment Proceedings

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer

• Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Regarding the Construction Safety Act
• Statement from NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on the Queens Museum’s Decision to Cancel Israel Event
• New Analysis Shows New York City’s Economy Continues Steady Growth

City Agencies:

• City Awards $22.9M Contract for Freshkills Park in Staten Island  
• Coalition For The Homeless Project Back To School Backpack And School Supply Drive Returns To Borough Hall
• Unveiling $30k Awarded To Small Local Cultural Organizations This Year, BP Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council Encourage Applications for Latest Round of Destination>Brooklyn Mini-Grants

This Week in New York State Government

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