Today, Governor Cuomo signed into law legislation (S.7703/A.10702) authored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Latoya Joyner and co-sponsored by Senator Luis Sepulveda. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: policy
NYC Announces New Mental Health Teams To Respond To Mental Health Crises
For the first time in the city’s history, Mayor de Blasio today announced that new Mental Health Teams of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) health professionals and mental health crisis workers. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces City Will Advance Funding For Housing New York Plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the acceleration of capital funding within the City’s affordable housing plan, a major step toward ensuring a fair recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Continue Reading →
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s American Crisis, Leadership Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic
Amazon writes that when COVID-19 besieged the United States, New York State emerged as the global “ground zero” for a deadly contagion that threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions. Continue Reading →
Building Economic Development And Affordable Housing For Our Local Residents
Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez stated, “Two years ago, we celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Radio Tower & Hotel. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Expands Open Streets, Restaurants, Announces More Locations For Outdoor Dining And Recreation
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced four more locations for car-free outdoor dining on weekends, expanding the popular Open Streets: Restaurants program to 89 streets citywide. Continue Reading →
MBP Newsletter From Harlem Grants, To Networks, Census Bureau, And More
It’s Thursday, October 1, 2020. Welcome to the weekly edition of the Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewers COVID newsletter. Continue Reading →