Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer today announced the appointment of Neil Matthew as Executive Director of the city’s Financial Services Information Agency (FISA) and Office of Payroll Administration (OPA). Continue Reading →
Category Archives: politics
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Jackie Bray As Director Of The Mayor’s Office To Protect Tenants
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Jackie Bray as Director of The Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Appoints Anne del Castillo As Commissioner Of The MOME
Today, Mayor de Blasio appointed Anne del Castillo as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME). Continue Reading →
New Report Measures Devastating Impact Of Increased ICE Arrests In New York Courts
A coalition of more than 100 organizations across New York State issued a new report today, Safeguarding the Integrity of Our Courts; The Impact of ICE Courthouse Operations in New York State. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Teamsters Local 237 Secure Fair Wages And More For NYCHA Workers
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Greg Floyd, President of Teamsters Local 237, announced today that the City of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with Teamsters Local 237. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Launches Youth Vote NYC Registration Drive And First Ever Civics Week
The de Blasio Administration today launched its most robust civic engagement effort at schools of all grade levels and colleges across New York City. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Three Judges To Families Criminal And Civil Court
Mayor Bill de Blasio made three judicial appointments, including one appointment to Family Court; one appointment to Criminal Court; and one appointment to Civil Court, who will sit in Criminal Court. Continue Reading →
Legendary Actors Ruby Dee And Ossie Davis Honored With Harlem Street Co-Naming
In keeping with The Dwyer Cultural Center’s (DCC) distinction of showcasing Harlem’s history, on Saturday, April 20th, 2019, DCC will host a ceremonial unveiling of Ruby Dee Place and Ossie Davis Way (the northeast corner of 123rd and Saint Nicholas Avenue). Continue Reading →
With Plastic Bags Banned, NYC Eyes Charge For Paper Ones From Harlem To Hollis
Instead of paper or plastic, New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis could soon face a different choice at the checkout line: Pay or bring your own reports Patch.
Harlem’s Mark Levine And Others Support NYC’s Commitment To Guarantee Health Care For All
MetroPlus Health, the health insurance plan preferred by more than 500,000 New Yorkers, today announced partnerships with the NYC Department of Probation and the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Continue Reading →