This Week in New York City Government

Mayor de Blasio

• Mayor de Blasio Appoints William Yang As Executive Director Of The NYC Children’s Cabinet
• City Releases Plan to End Childhood Lead Exposure
• New Bill Could Banish Foie Gras from City Restaurants
• NYCEDC President James Patchett Testimony – NYC Council Finance Committee Hearing
• De Blasio Administration Offers Microgrants for Development of Workforce Training Programs to Prepare New Yorkers for 21st Century In-Demand Jobs
• Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Announce Record High Graduation Rate
• De Blasio Administration Exceeds NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative Goals Announced Two Years Ago
• De Blasio Admninistration Launches Gender-Based Anti-Harassment Unit
• Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Brooklyn Location
• Danny Meyer Among List of Culinary Stars to Make Their Mark at Hudson Yards

City Council

• City Council Moves to Pass Lead-Poisoning Legislation

NYC Comptroller Stringer

• Comptroller Stringer Launches Year-Long Workshop Series for Minority and Women Business Owners to Level the Playing Field and Build Wealth Creation

This Week in New York State Government

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