Page 19 - Blasio Administration News Today

In January 2020, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City’s Internet Master Plan, setting a path to deliver broadband for low-income New Yorkers by investing in public fiber infrastructure. The plan was a clear response to the gap created from systemic digital redlining (an industry practice EFF has called for governments to ban) that every American

Every new unit must be built in someone’s backyard, but the current approval process stymies building, say developers and some advocates.

NYC Removes COVID Vaccine Mandate For Private Sector Workers

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released an audit showing NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) underreported nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in NYC Ferry expenditures during former...

Critics have said the city should set aside funds for students in transitional housing and foster care.

In its latest report, the city’s Independent Budget Office pointed to higher interest rates and outstanding contracts with labor unions as two developments that could throw the latest iteration of Adams’ proposed $99.7 billion budget into question.

As climate change triggers sea-level rise and extreme weather, even New York, one of the worlds best prepared cities, may not be doing enough

Mayor Eric Adams has begun a campaign to remove homeless encampments around the city. Over the course of 12 days, Mayor Eric Adams has removed 239 of 244 homeless encampment sites.

Mayor Eric Adams has begun a campaign to remove homeless encampments around the city. Over the course of 12 days, Mayor Eric Adams has removed 239 of 244 homeless encampment sites.

With children falling behind on reading skills, Schools Chancellor David Banks wants to change the curriculum.