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Week of April 13, 2026
- Public portal launched for New Yorkers to provide input on locations for 25 e-bike battery swapping cabinets.
- Citywide trash containerization expanded to six new Community Districts by the end of 2027, with full citywide implementation by 2031 using Empire Bins.
- First-of-its-kind city-backed insurance program launched to reduce property and liability insurance costs for approximately 100,000 affordable and rent-stabilized homes by 2030.
- Seven new early childhood education centers opening this fall add 240 new 3-K seats city-wide.
- New Board of Directors for the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City announced, chaired by Chief of Staff Elle Bisgaard-Church, to focus on the affordability agenda.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.20 extended, suspending certain Department of Correction laws and regulations for five days.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.20 issued, extending a state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers by five days.
- New York State's first pied-à-terre tax proposed, an annual surcharge on luxury secondary homes valued above $5 million expected to generate $500 million annually.
- La Marqueta in East Harlem identified as the first site for New York City's municipal grocery store program, aiming for five city-owned stores by 2029.
- Transformational redesign proposal for Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza unveiled by NYC DOT to improve public space and safety.
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Week of April 6, 2026
- New York City affirmed as a union town with administration support for the "Union Now" organization to increase union density.
- New website launched to track administration's first 100 days achievements with an interactive map across boroughs.
- Housing crisis addressed in first 100 days by strengthening tenant protections, accelerating affordable housing, pursuing legal actions against bad landlords, and investing in quality improvements.
- Significant progress towards universal child care achieved in first 100 days, including 2-K for two-year-olds launch, 3-K expansion, and streamlined provider processes.
- Illegal dumping in Soundview cleaned up on Day 100 as the winning project of the public-voted 'Mayor’s Municipal Madness' competition which completed 16 city repairs.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.19 extended temporary housing emergency measures for new arrivals for five days, directing DSS and DHS to update phase-out plans.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.19 extended state of emergency for five days, waiving certain Department of Correction compliance requirements and mandating a restoration plan update.
- Most 2-K seats will operate full-day and full-year, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 260 days a year, starting this fall.
- Reconstruction of Flatbush Avenue begins late April to install physically protected, center-running bus lanes, improving bus speeds for 132,000 daily riders.
- Free bike helmet and light giveaways launched across New York City throughout April, May, and June to promote safe cycling.
- Proposed municipal "Click to Cancel" rule announced to end subscription traps, making New York City the first in the nation.
- Over $9.3 million in restitution secured for New Yorkers, and sweeping consumer protections enacted in first 100 days, including a ban on hotel junk fees and stronger debt collection rules.
- Three appointments made to the Public Design Commission, Business Integrity Commission, and Mayor’s Office of Pensions and Investments, and a Chair nominated for the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
- Over $875,000 settlement secured with delivery app HungryPanda for violating NYC's Fee Cap Law, providing restitution for over 380 immigrant-owned restaurants.
- A six-month pause on tax lien sales announced to tackle racial inequity and affordability.
- Office of Curb Management launched within NYC DOT to modernize curb space, improve street safety, and manage competing demands.
- Actions taken in first 100 days to protect New Yorkers through public safety, immigrant protections including Executive Order 13, corrections reform, health, and LGBTQIA+ support.
- New online portal launched to streamline child care provider permitting process, simplifying new center openings.
- Delia Awusi appointed as the new Mom-and-Pop Czar to advocate for New York City's smallest businesses.
- Nation's first worker-designed Deliverista Hub opened at City Hall Park, providing rest, bike repair, safe e-bike charging, and support for app-based delivery workers.
- First-of-its-kind 104-bed Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit opened at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue to transfer medically vulnerable detainees from Rikers Island, advancing the Rikers closure plan.
- Rebecca Jones Gaston appointed as the new Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS).
- NYC Department of Transportation filled its 100,000th pothole in the first 100 days, marking the fastest pace in over a decade.
- City services improved in first 100 days by responding to a historic winter storm, advancing street safety initiatives, investing in public spaces, and reducing rat sightings by 30%.
- Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and inaugural NYC True Cost of Living Measure released, revealing 62% of New Yorkers cannot meet basic needs.
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Week of March 30, 2026
- Easter Sunday remarks reflected on themes of renewal and the administration's first 100 days, highlighting a $1.2 billion universal childcare agreement, housing production streamlining, and a pause on the tax lien sale.
- The city's state of emergency for humanitarian emergency response centers extended for 30 days.
- A state of emergency first declared in 2021 for the Department of Correction extended for an additional 30 days.
- Temporary housing centers continued operation for 5 days under an extended emergency executive order.
- Certain compliance requirements for the Department of Correction continued suspension for 5 days under an extended emergency executive order.
- Applications for New York City's first free 2-K program, providing childcare for two-year-olds, open June 2, alongside a citywide jingle competition launch.
- $24 million snow operations and composting facilities completed in Brooklyn, facilitating critical sewer infrastructure to protect the Gowanus Canal.
- New York City recorded the fewest murders and shooting incidents in its history for the first three months of 2026.
- The City Council's preliminary budget proposal was criticized as an unrealistic $6 billion plan that would slash agency budgets and cut services without significant new revenue.
- A first-of-its-kind child care website and interactive map, nyc.gov/childcare, launched to help families citywide easily find and compare child care options.
- A $108 million investment will upgrade and replace over 6,700 catch basins citywide, enhancing sewer performance and neighborhood resiliency against severe weather.
- The New York City Parent Survey launched to gather direct family input for shaping the design and implementation of the city's universal child care program.
- Remarks delivered at a Passover Seder discussed the holiday's themes of liberation and solidarity as they relate to New York City's affordability crisis and antisemitism.
- A new eight-unit electric vehicle fast charging station opened in Downtown Flushing, Queens, as part of a citywide initiative to expand public EV charging infrastructure.
- Twelve public servants were honored with the fourth annual NYC Hayes Innovation Prize for their innovative projects improving government services.
- New York City's first free child care program pilot for municipal workers expanded and launched, with applications opening April 30, 2026, for approximately 40 children.
- The City's first undergraduate scholarship program launched for municipal workers, expanding the Mayor's Scholarship Program to support full-time employees pursuing higher education.
- "Next Mile NYC" expanded to Rikers Island with a $2.9 million investment, providing Commercial Driver's License training for nearly 300 incarcerated New Yorkers.
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Week of March 23, 2026
- Over 11,000 New Yorkers voted in the first round of Mayor Mamdani’s Municipal Madness to choose neighborhood fixes.
- NYPD and FBI thwarted an alleged assassination plot against Nerdeen Kiswani, leading to an arrest.
- City launched a street redesign project to permanently improve and separate bike and pedestrian access to the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan entrance ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.16 extended a previous order for five days, continuing the suspension of certain Department of Correction regulations.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.16 extended a prior executive order for five days, continuing the state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers.
- Administration launched the Neighborhood Builders Fast Track program to expedite affordable housing development on city-owned land, aiming for up to 1,000 new affordable homes within two years.
- Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez appointed as first Executive Director of the new Office of Street Vendor Services.
- City agencies identified over $1.7 billion in savings for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 through operational reforms.
- Administration secured over $1.8 million in restitution and penalties for more than 830 fast-food and retail workers through settlements, and filed an enforcement petition for approximately 1,000 more.
- Administration broke ground on a project near Yankee Stadium to improve Bronx crosstown bus service and street safety for over 25,000 daily Bx6 SBS riders.
- Administration launched the Back Home Unit and Back Home NYC guide to help New Yorkers displaced by fires and other disasters return home faster.
- LaGuardia Airport reopened after a fatal ground collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a Port Authority vehicle killed two pilots, with an NTSB investigation underway.
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Week of March 16, 2026
- Emergency operations for temporary housing of new arrivals extended for five days; DSS and DHS will update plans to phase out facilities.
- Department of Correction compliance requirement suspensions extended for five days; DOC will provide updates on a plan to restore compliance.
- Free 2-K and 3-K childcare seats expanded for all eligible children in New York City, supported by a $1.2 billion state investment.
- Efforts initiated to reduce the $12 billion budget deficit by taxing the wealthiest New Yorkers.
- Renita Francois appointed as the first Deputy Mayor for Community Safety, creating the Mayor's Office of Community Safety.
- The Office of Community Safety established to consolidate and coordinate citywide programs addressing gun violence, mental health crises, hate crimes, and victim services.
- Richard Lee appointed Commissioner of the Department of Finance, overseeing over $50 billion in annual city revenue.
- Carl Weisbrod, Dr. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, and Larian Angelo appointed to the Quadrennial Advisory Commission to review elected official compensation.
- Remarks delivered at Eid Al-Fitr prayers, reflecting on the experience as the city's first Muslim mayor and emphasizing resilience.
- Dylan Lopez Contreras, the first NYC public school student detained by ICE, welcomed upon his release after ten months.
- Criminal enforcement for minor traffic offenses against cyclists and e-bike riders ended, shifting to civil summonses.
- Gregory Anderson appointed Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation.
- New tools, including a guide and pre-approved plans, unveiled to help homeowners add Ancillary Dwelling Units, with applications reopened for up to $395,000 in financial assistance.
- A revamped $80M NYC Future Fund loan program launched, providing affordable financing to small businesses, particularly immigrant-, minority-, and women-owned enterprises.
- A breakfast hosted at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, highlighting Irish contributions to New York City.
- The NYPD formally codified its policy requiring the release of body-worn camera footage within 30 days of critical incidents.
- Leqaa Kordia welcomed upon his release from federal detention after advocacy with President Trump.
- Over 7,000 potholes citywide repaired during a weekend blitz, improving street safety after a historic winter.
- All eligible NYC schools will have 15 MPH slow zones by the end of the first term, marking the largest expansion of Sammy’s Law.
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Week of March 9, 2026
- NYC311 Call Center staff thanked and calls taken by Mayor Mamdani to celebrate its 23rd anniversary.
- Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs established by Executive Order No. 14, replacing the NYC Unity Project.
- Taylor Brown appointed as the first director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, becoming the first transgender person to lead a New York City office.
- Islamophobic remarks addressed on ABC7 by Mayor Mamdani, asserting Muslim and New Yorker identities are not conflicting for the city's one million Muslim residents.
- Anti-Muslim bigotry and hate speech from elected officials condemned at an Iftar for city workers.
- Citywide pothole repair blitz launched with over 80 NYC DOT crews deployed to fill thousands of potholes in one day following record-setting winter weather.
- Historic $2.1 million court judgment secured against Bronx landlord at 919 Prospect Avenue, imposing maximum penalties under the Nuisance Abatement Law for neglected building conditions.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.13 extended the Department of Correction's state of emergency for five days and reinstated compliance with Administrative Code sections 9-116 b/c and 12-120/12-121.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.13 extended temporary housing facilities for new arrivals for five days and mandated a plan to phase out reliance on suspended laws for these facilities.
- 2,000 free 2-K seats launched in four communities and over 1,000 new 3-K seats added across 56 zip codes, marking progress toward universal child care.
- State's One-House Budget Resolutions praised for addressing the fiscal deficit, extending the fare-free bus pilot, and supporting universal childcare, while also advocating for mayoral control.
- Two individuals arrested for deploying ISIS-inspired improvised explosive devices containing TATP at a protest outside Gracie Mansion, with a third device found in their vehicle.
- Federal indictments of Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi on terrorism charges and allegiance to ISIS acknowledged, emphasizing accountability and public safety.
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Week of March 2, 2026
- White supremacist protest outside Gracie Mansion condemned, attempted use of an explosive device denounced.
- Police Officer Sorffly Davius mourned after passing following a medical episode while deployed with the U.S. Army National Guard.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.12 extended, continuing suspension of certain Department of Correction compliance requirements for five days.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.12 extended for five days, continuing state of emergency for temporary housing centers for new arrivals.
- New initiatives launched to remove longstanding sidewalk sheds and reduce future need, including $650 million for NYCHA façade repairs and new Department of Buildings rules.
- Significant state investments exceeding $8 billion over four years announced to expand universal child care and launch a 2-K program.
- Bellevue Shelter to close by end of April 2026 due to severe disrepair, relocating approximately 250 inhabitants.
- $50 million capital investment made to reconstruct 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods through the Community Parks Initiative.
- Lawsuit filed against predatory tow truck operator Instant Recovery Corp. for junk fees, overcharging customers, and other unlawful practices.
- First four communities announced to receive over 2,000 free 2-K child care seats for two-year-olds starting this fall.
- Kenny Minaya appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services (SBS).
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Week of February 23, 2026
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.10 extended previous order for five days, suspending some Department of Correction compliance requirements and mandating regular updates.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.10 extended emergency provisions for temporary housing for new arrivals by five days and mandated an action plan to phase out reliance on suspended rules.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.11 extended a state of emergency first declared in September 2021 for 30 days and a previous directive for five days, mandating Department of Correction updates.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.11 extended the state of emergency for 30 days due to increased new arrivals requiring temporary housing and directed agencies to plan phasing out facilities under suspended regulations.
- Travel ban active until Monday 12 p.m. and NYC Public Schools closed for a snow day due to a blizzard, with extensive homeless outreach and warming sites activated.
- Travel ban lifted as of Monday 12 p.m.; NYC Public Schools to reopen for in-person instruction Tuesday.
- Local state of emergency for a winter weather emergency terminated, effective February 24, 2026.
- Robust measures announced to keep New Yorkers safe during a rapid temperature drop and Code Blue, including increased homeless outreach, opening warming centers, and DSNY preparations for icy conditions.
- Diya Vij appointed Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, tasked with extending the Mayor's affordability agenda to the arts.
- Erin Dalton appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS).
- Sideya Sherman appointed City Planning Director and Chair; Eric Enderlin and Edith Hsu-Chen reappointed to housing and city planning leadership roles.
- Mayor Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to propose securing over $21 billion in federal grants for a Sunnyside Yard project, creating 12,000 new affordable homes and 30,000 jobs.
- Mamdani Administration urged NYC parents to apply for free Pre-K and 3-K programs before the February 27th deadline, emphasizing universal access.
- $4 million restoration of four historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center completed, preserving one of the nation's oldest free Black communities.
- $20 million investment over three years for the Strong Foundations initiative expanded perinatal and early childhood mental health programs.
- US and Israeli military strikes on Iran condemned; enhanced patrols and reassurance for Iranian New Yorkers announced to ensure city safety.
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Week of February 16, 2026
- Local state of emergency declared, NYC streets closed to non-essential vehicles from 9 p.m. Sunday, February 22 to 12 p.m. Monday, February 23, and public schools received a snow day on Monday.
- Comprehensive snow response plan released, deploying thousands of sanitation workers and emergency shovelers, activating warming centers and Code Blue operations.
- Protected Time Off Law expanded for 4.3 million workers, adding 32 hours of unpaid leave upon hire and broadening eligible reasons, with a new data-driven enforcement strategy.
- First Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) for affordable housing and resiliency projects initiated, shortening review times from seven months to 90 days, including 84 affordable homes in the Bronx and a Staten Island resiliency acquisition.
- Citywide "subscription trap" compliance warnings issued to nearly 200 NYC gyms regarding deceptive advertising and cancellation practices.
- New early childhood education center announced for Upper East Side opening this fall, creating over 130 Pre-K and 3-K seats.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.9 issued, extending a previous order for five days and immediately reinstating several previously suspended procurement laws and regulations for the Department of Correction.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.9 issued, extending the state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers for five days and mandating regular updates on phasing out facilities.
- Ground broken on Timbale Terrace, a 100% affordable housing development in East Harlem, delivering 341 homes including units for formerly homeless New Yorkers and a new community arts center.
- Six new appointees, including a new Chair, announced for the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board.
- Ana María Archila appointed as Commissioner for International Affairs and Faiza Ali as Commissioner for Immigrant Affairs.
- Balanced $127 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget released, proposing options for closing a deficit through revenue adjustments or increased property taxes and reserve use.
- Christina Farrell appointed as Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management.
- $1.5 billion in New York State funding over two years announced by Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul to address NYC's fiscal challenges.
- New Coney Island Business Improvement District created with an initial $1 million commitment to support local small businesses and enhance community.
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Week of February 9, 2026
- Coney Island Business Improvement District created, aiming for July 2026 operation with a first-year budget up to $1 million.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.8 extended for five days, directing Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for phasing out emergency housing facilities.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.8 extended Department of Correction compliance exemptions for five days, mandating a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance.
- Construction restarted on four previously halted bus and bike lane projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn, benefiting 130,000 daily riders.
- Nadia Shihata nominated as Commissioner of the Department of Investigation.
- City's $12 billion budget deficit reduced to $7 billion, with tax increases on the wealthy and corporations proposed as structural solutions.
- Lisa Gelobter appointed Chief Technology Officer, Nisha Agarwal Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities, and Lisa Scott-McKenzie Commissioner of the Department for the Aging.
- First-ever Rental Ripoff Hearings launched across all five boroughs, inviting tenants to share experiences to shape future housing policy within 90 days.
- Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opened in Flatbush, the first new NYC Parks recreation center in over a decade and Brooklyn's largest.
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Week of February 2, 2026
- Stricter enforcement for 250 most distressed apartment buildings announced through the Alternative Enforcement Program, enabling increased monitoring and city-funded repairs.
- Shelter capacity, warming sites, and street outreach workers expanded as part of a whole-of-government response to dangerously low temperatures.
- Additional emergency actions announced to expand shelter and warming facility capacity, deploy more outreach workers, and open new warming centers ahead of the winter's coldest night.
- New 106-bed Safe Haven shelter opened in Lower Manhattan, operated by Breaking Ground, to house vulnerable homeless New Yorkers during a cold snap.
- LinkNYC public service announcement launched urging homeless New Yorkers to use kiosks to call 311 or 911 for shelter and services during severe cold.
- Executive Order No. 13 signed, reaffirming NYC's sanctuary status, protecting immigrant rights and privacy, limiting city cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and launching a citywide "Know Your Rights" push.
- Special election proclaimed for April 28, 2026, in the 3rd Council district to fill the vacancy created by Council Member Erik Bottcher's resignation.
- Request for Information launched for new and existing 2-K and 3-K childcare providers, marking the first step towards universal child care in New York City.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6 extended for five days, requiring DSS and DHS to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out temporary housing facilities operating under emergency rule suspensions.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.6 extended for five days, requiring the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to achieve full compliance with applicable laws currently waived under emergency orders.
- $38.4 million investment announced with NYCHA to install clean, reliable heat pumps in 712 homes at Beach 41st Street Houses as part of the "Clean Heat for All" initiative.
- Phylisa Wisdom appointed as the new Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism.
- First annual Interfaith Breakfast to be hosted on February 6, 2026, bringing together faith leaders from across the five boroughs.
- Free in-person and virtual tax preparation services for eligible New Yorkers promoted through the NYC Free Tax Prep initiative, coupled with an expanded crackdown on deceptive practices by paid tax preparers.
- David N. Dinkins Municipal Building cupola to open for first-ever free public tours starting in June, following a $6 million improvement project.
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Week of January 26, 2026
- NYC Public Schools return to in-person learning on Tuesday, January 27, following a one-day remote instruction period.
- Emergency expansion of new single-room shelter units announced by DSS in Upper Manhattan for homeless New Yorkers reluctant to use traditional shared shelters during extreme cold.
- City provided updates on snow removal operations following a winter storm, detailing 23 million pounds of snow melted, 116 million pounds of salt used, and thousands of city workers deployed.
- New video released urging New Yorkers to take precautions during continued life-threatening cold, announcing expanded warming centers, relaxed shelter intake, and enhanced outreach efforts.
- "Adams Budget Crisis" announced, detailing a $12 billion budget shortfall for FY2026 and FY2027 attributed to previous administration's fiscal mismanagement and state disinvestment.
- Executive Order 12 signed, mandating each city agency designate a Chief Savings Officer to identify and implement recurring budget savings initiatives, with initial assessments due within 45 days.
- Five new appointments made to lead core city agencies, including Dr. Alister Martin as Health Commissioner and Stanley Richards as Correction Commissioner, the first formerly incarcerated individual in that role.
- Three new appointments announced: Sharun Goodwin as Commissioner of Probation, Yume Kitasei as Commissioner of Citywide Administrative Services, and Lisa Garcia as Commissioner of Environmental Protection.
- Five new appointments and re-appointments made to key city offices, including the creation of the city's first "World Cup Czar" in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- $5 million settlement reached with Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda for minimum pay violations affecting nearly 50,000 food delivery workers, with Uber also agreeing to reinstate up to 10,000 wrongfully deactivated workers.
- State of emergency regarding DOC compliance extended for 30 days, directing the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance with previously suspended laws and regulations.
- State of emergency for Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers extended for 30 days, directing DSS/DHS to develop a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities relying on emergency law suspensions for temporary housing.
- Over 50,000 applications submitted for 3-K and Pre-K programs since opening, with applications remaining open until February 27.
- Free admission day announced for the Louis Armstrong House Museum on Saturday, February 7, to kick off Black History Month and ensure Black history is accessible to all New Yorkers.
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Week of January 19, 2026
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.4 extends the previous order for five days and requires the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to achieve full compliance with currently suspended laws.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.4 extends prior emergency orders for five days, mandating DSS and DHS to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities relying on suspended regulations.
- City agencies mobilized and the Emergency Operations Center activated for a major winter storm, with warming centers opened and safety advisories issued.
- NYC Public Schools pivoted to remote instruction and closed buildings for Monday, January 26, due to extreme weather conditions.
- Quadrennial Advisory Commission formed to review and recommend compensation changes for city elected officials and District Attorneys, fulfilling a City Charter requirement.
- Over $1 billion in state funding secured to expand universal child care for 2- and 3-year-olds.
- Two new Elevate You clinics launched at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens, supported by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, providing comprehensive healthcare for young people ages 16 to 25.
- Hidden hotel fees and unexpected credit card holds banned via a DCWP rule, effective February 21, 2026, to ensure consumer transparency.
- Statement on Governor Hochul’s budget proposal commends early childhood education investments, criticizes New York City's budget gap, and advocates for increased contributions from wealthy individuals and corporations.
- Just Home Supportive Housing Initiative restarted, creating 83 affordable homes for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers with medical needs on the NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi campus, reversing the previous administration's blockage.
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Week of January 12, 2026
- Tricia Shimamura appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, succeeding Iris Rodriguez-Rosa.
- $2.1 million settlement reached with A&E Real Estate to address tenant harassment and correct over 4,000 building code violations across 14 buildings.
- Emergency Executive Order 1.2 extends a previous order for five days, mandating Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance with laws.
- Afua Atta-Mensah appointed Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice, tasked with publishing a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan within 100 days.
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) sued delivery app Motoclick and its CEO for violating delivery worker laws and warned major delivery apps to comply with new worker protection laws by January 26.
- Emergency Executive Order 2.2 extends a previous emergency order for five days related to Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers, mandating a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities operating under suspended rules.
- Executive Order 11 directs city agencies to inventory and reduce fees and civil penalties for small businesses, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and promote economic growth.
- 3-K and Pre-K applications launched, open until February 27, 2026, for families to apply online, by phone, or at Family Welcome Centers.
- Midori Valdivia nominated as Chair and Commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).
- Rafael Espinal appointed Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) to support NYC's creative economy and ensure artists can afford to live and work in the city.
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Week of January 5, 2026
- $4 million committed to expand public bathroom access citywide, with an RFP for modular restrooms and a new facility confirmed for West Harlem this year.
- Emergency Executive Order 1 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Correction submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance with laws and regulations.
- Emergency Executive Order 2 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Social Services and Homeless Services submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out reliance on suspended laws for temporary housing facilities.
- Free child care launched for two-year-olds in NYC in partnership with Governor Hochul, part of statewide investments for universal child care for children under five.
- 1,500 free tickets given away for the “Under the Radar” Theater Festival, making arts and culture accessible across New York City.
- Anna Bahr appointed Communications Director and Joe Calvello Press Secretary, along with other senior communications staff for City Hall.
- Simonia Brown appointed Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy to advance the Mayor’s affordability agenda with State partners.
- Christine Clarke appointed Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights to enforce the NYC Human Rights Law.
- 2025 declared the safest year ever for gun violence in NYC, with shooting incidents and victims at historic lows and overall major crime decreasing by 3%.
- Two emergency executive orders signed directing city agencies to develop compliance plans for Board of Corrections' Minimum Standards, city shelter laws, and Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement.
- Executive orders signed to combat deceptive junk fees and subscription tricks, empowering the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to enforce compliance.
- Executive Order 8 issued, establishing public hearings across the five boroughs to address abusive landlord practices and prioritize tenant protection law enforcement.
- Three new judges, Cary Fischer, Natalie Barros, and Andrés Casas, appointed, alongside nine judicial reappointments to Criminal and Family Courts.
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Week of December 29, 2025
- Inaugural address delivered, outlining a vision for expansive government committed to safety, affordability, and abundance for all New Yorkers.
- Mike Flynn appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation.
- Executive Order 01 continued pre-September 26, 2024 executive orders and revoked those issued on or after that date.
- Executive Order 02 reorganized the Mayor's Office, establishing five Deputy Mayors with defined portfolios and responsibilities.
- Dina Levy appointed Housing Commissioner; "Rental Ripoff" hearings established via executive order across all five boroughs to address tenant mistreatment and housing issues.
- Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants revitalized, and Cea Weaver appointed as its Director.
- Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Task Force established to identify city-owned land suitable for creating at least 25,000 new housing units over ten years.
- Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development (SPEED) Task Force established to streamline administrative and permitting processes for affordable housing production.
- Office of Mass Engagement (OME) established via Executive Order 07, with Tascha Van Auken appointed Commissioner, to transform public participation in city government.
- Ali Najmi appointed Chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, with an executive order signed to increase transparency in judicial selection.
- Redesign of McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint will be completed by NYC DOT, installing parking-protected bike lanes and reducing travel lanes for enhanced safety.
- U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro condemned, expressing concern for New Yorkers, especially the Venezuelan community.