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State Of The Borough 2019: A Special Live Presentation Of Represent NYC

Starting at 2 pm, Sunday, February 24th, 2019, tune in for a special presentation of Represent NYC, to see Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer give her 2019 State of the Borough address.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces Citywide Guidance And NYPD Assistance With Federal Immigration Enforcement

The de Blasio Administration today announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances, including where there is a public safety risk.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Signs Executive Order Banning City Agencies From Reviewing Salary History Of Job Applicants

In a major effort to ensure fair employment practices and close the pay gap for women and people of color, Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Executive Order 21 prohibiting City agencies from inquiring about the salary history of job applicants.Continue reading

Mayor Bill And Chancellor Fariña Announce closure For The Lunar New Year

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced that New York City will become the second major urban school district in the nation, after San Francisco, to close on Lunar New Year in the official school calendar.Continue reading