March 8, 2026 NEW YORK – Today, in response to yesterday’s protests outside of Gracie Mansion, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement: Yesterday, white supremacist Jake Lang organized a protest outside Gracie Mansion rooted in bigotry and racism. Such hate has no place in New York City. It is an affront to our […]
Statement From Mayor on Protests Outside of Gracie Mansion Read More »
March 7, 2026 NEW YORK — Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch released a joint statement on the passing of Police Officer Sorffly Davius. “Today, our city mourns the loss of Police Officer Sorffly Davius, who passed away on Friday following a medical episode while deployed to Kuwait with the 42nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army
Joint Statement From Mayor and Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch Read More »
Require Fewer Unnecessary Sheds March 6, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a series of programs to take longstanding sheds down, especially at NYCHA campuses, and reduce the amount of sheds required moving forward. The Department of Buildings (DOB) is advancing reforms to reduce the amount of shed
Mayor Launches New Efforts to Take Sidewalk Sheds Down Read More »
DUE TO DETERIORATING CONDITIONS March 5, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAMDANI ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CLOSE BELLEVUE SHELTER DUE TO DETERIORATING CONDITIONS Citing severe disrepair, the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services have prepared a short-term operational plan to vacate 30th Street and relocate critical functions to other sites NEW YORK — TODAY, the Mamdani
ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES PLAN TO CLOSE BELLEVUE SHELTER Read More »
to Reconstruct 10 Parks in Underserved Neighborhoods March 5, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced $50 million in new capital investments in 10 parks through the Community Parks Initiative (CPI) for Fiscal Year 2027. The initiative reconstructs parks in neighborhoods that have historically been
Mayor Announces $50 Million Capital Investment Read More »
OVERCHARGING CUSTOMERS AND OTHER UNLAWFUL PRACTICES March 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Mamdani, Commissioner Levine vow full restitution for New Yorkers ripped off by Instant Recovery Towing NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced a lawsuit against Instant Recovery Corp., a Bronx-based tow
DCWP SUE PREDATORY TOW TRUCK OPERATOR FOR JUNK FEES Read More »
March 3, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK — TODAY, in a major step toward universal child care from six weeks to five years old, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the first four communities that will receive free 2-K seats this fall. The four communities are: First announced on day eight
Mayor and Governor Hochul Announce First Four Communities to Receive Free 2-K Seats Read More »
March 2, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY – TODAY, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of Kenny Minaya as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS). “From the bodega on your corner to the laundromat that’s anchored your block for decades, small businesses are the lifeblood of
Mayor Appoints Kenny Minaya as Commissioner of Small Business Services Read More »
March 1, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY — TODAY,in preparation for a temperature drop of up to 20 degrees beginning early Sunday evening, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced expanded efforts to connect homeless New Yorkers to warmth and safety and to raise awareness about the dangers of the latest cold snap. The City will increase
Robust Measures to Keep New Yorkers Safe as Temperatures Rapidly Drop Sunday Night Read More »
