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Mayor de Blasio And School Chancellor Porter Announce Historic Return To School For All NYC Students

Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter announced a full return to in-person learning for all New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) students, teachers, and staff members beginning September 13, 2021. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announce Citywide Expansion Of “Family Enrichment Center”

Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity leadership today announced that the City will expand the “Family Enrichment Center” (FEC) system from three sites to 30 over the next four fiscal years. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Relief For Hotel Industry From Harlem To Hollis

Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed an Executive Order eliminating the 5.875% hotel room occupancy tax rate for a three-month period, from June 1, 2021, to August 31, 2021. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Calls On State Legislature To Pass Community Hiring And MWBE Bills

Mayor Bill de Blasio today called on the State Legislature to pass key bills for New York City’s economic recovery:Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Goes All Out Announcing Aid For India’s COVID-19 Response (Update)

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the City will tap into its stockpile to send COVID-19 test kits, swabs, ventilators, BiPap machines, pulse oximeters, and other medical supplies to India.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Major New Plan To Manage Trucks And Freight From Harlem To Hollis

Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Hank Gutman today released Delivering New York: A Smart Truck Management Plan.Continue reading

NYC Adopts New Zoning Rule Protect Coastal Areas From Climate Change

Following a City Council vote, Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that a major package of zoning rules will now help to protect homes and businesses in New York City’s vast floodplain from climate change.

Harlem’s Levine And Others Support Mayors Signing Of Retirement Security Legislation

Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Retirement Security for All legislation, establishing a retirement savings program for private employees from Harlem to Hollis and a retirement savings board to administer it. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Appoints Rachel Loeb As President And CEO Of New York City EDC

Mayor de Blasio appointed Rachel Loeb the President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) effective today.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Mayor de Blasio Gets One On One At New Basketball Court At Wagner Houses

The Mayor, Bill de Blasio wants to bring hope into East Harlem at the Wagner projects by promoting more athletics such as basketball.Continue reading

Recovery For All Of Us: NYC Announces Free And Low Cost Broadband Access At NYCHA

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new internet connectivity options to residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and to create a shift in the local broadband market.Continue reading

Recovery For All Of Us: Mayor de Blasio Announces NYC Artist Corps

Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs today announced the NYC Artist Corps, a $25 million investment in local artists to bring creative programming and engagement to every corner of the city this summer. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio, Silver, FAICP And Gutman Announce Funding Of Riverside Park Rehab

Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, and DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman today announced a $348 million investment that will rehabilitate the Overbuild in Riverside Park in Harlem, NY. Continue reading

Bitta Mostofi Announces Departure From Mayor Bill de Blasio Administration

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Bitta Mostofi today announced her plans to depart from the de Blasio administration, effective in early May.Continue reading

NYC Announce Extension Of Free Internet From Harlem To Hollis For Older Adults In NYCHA

Following last spring’s delivery of 10,000 internet-enabled tablets to older adults living alone in 288 NYCHA housing developments across all five boroughs.Continue reading