NYC Weekly

Week of July 6, 2026

Consumer protection rules require a mandatory click to cancel policy and transparent all in pricing to eliminate subscription traps and junk fees
The Next Stop plan invests in 50 priority bus corridors to increase speeds by 20 percent and replaces 40 percent of the bus fleet
Emergency Executive Order 2.37 extends operations for Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers for five additional days
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of the 2 World Trade Center project expected to generate billions for the city economy
Extra Space pays 1.7 million dollars in restitution and penalties following allegations of deceptive business practices
Civil service exam fees waived for all city high school students and first time test takers to increase public service access
Emergency Executive Order 1.37 extends the suspension of specific Department of Correction legal requirements for five days
Gotham FC will relocate to the new all electric Etihad Park in Queens starting in 2028
Four thousand tickets for the Queens Classic match at Citi Field made available at a discounted 15 dollar rate
Emergency measures including mandatory cooling tower disinfection implemented to contain a Legionnaires disease cluster on the Upper East Side
El Chisme Oficial de NYC launched as a Spanish language WhatsApp channel and Instagram account for direct city service updates
Bus priority projects on Madison and Lexington Avenues completed to improve commute times for 150,000 daily riders
Federal government urged to redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan nationals following a visit to a Brooklyn relief site
Summer Youth Employment Program launched to provide paid work experience and skill training to over 100,000 young New Yorkers
Four companies mandated to pay 2.3 million dollars in restitution for violating Fair Workweek and Protected Time Off laws

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Week of June 29, 2026

Flash Flood Emergency Plan activated to mobilize emergency teams and clear catch basins ahead of Monday morning rainfall
Record-breaking heat wave prompts deployment of 200 cooling centers, extended pool hours, and specialized COOL vans for vulnerable residents
Gridlock Alert Day set for July 5 due to World Cup matches at NYNJ Stadium with traffic restrictions and heat safety protocols in effect
New York City records safest first half of year in history with major crimes, murders, and shooting incidents hitting historic lows
Detective wounded in Brooklyn shooting and eight victims injured in Coney Island mass shooting under investigation
Balanced $125.8 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget reached via handshake agreement between Mayor and Speaker Menin
Commission on Government Efficiency releases preliminary report proposing City Charter reforms for infrastructure and fiscal management
Financial closing secured for $214 million Sol on Park project creating 229 affordable senior apartments in the Bronx
Ground broken on $255 million River Commons development to deliver 328 affordable homes and a public health center in the South Bronx
Outreach initiative launched to assist 200,000 residents in obtaining healthcare coverage following federal Essential Plan funding cuts
North Infirmary Command closed as part of ongoing efforts to shutter Rikers Island jail facilities
Public health vending machines launched on Staten Island providing 24/7 free access to hygiene and harm reduction supplies
Bharti Sharma appointed as Executive Director of the Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
Temporary street co-namings across Manhattan enacted to honor the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks
Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship supported via official mayoral statement
Emergency Executive Order 2.35 extends humanitarian aid center state of emergency for 30 days
Emergency Executive Order 1.35 extends state of emergency related to Department of Correction compliance for 30 days

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Week of June 22, 2026

Outdoor public pool season opens with expanded free swim and lap programming to mark 90 years of city pools
Traffic restrictions and emergency protocols enacted for the fifth FIFA World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium
15 million dollar investment launched to expand gender affirming care via a new provider fund and support line
New online portal launched for small businesses and nonprofits to promote free summer youth events
100,000 free tickets made available via lottery for Macy's Fourth of July fireworks viewing along the waterfront
World Cup matches to be broadcast on citywide LinkNYC kiosks
Families urged to submit applications for free 2-K child care seats before the June 26 deadline
Opposition voiced against the Supreme Court decision terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
Annie Elisa Minguez appointed as Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services
Roundtable discussions held with Bronx home-based child care providers to inform universal system development
Interactive mapping tool and dedicated support team launched to facilitate ADU construction and Landmark Transferable Development Rights
Rent freeze approved for one and two year rent stabilized leases by the Rent Guidelines Board
Five additional Soccer Streets locations added to the city's 100 free public World Cup watch party series
Emergency Executive Order 2.34 extended for five days to maintain city operation of Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers
Emergency Executive Order 1.34 extended for five days to continue suspension of specific Department of Correction regulations
495,000 dollars in new funding allocated to expand the NYC Abortion Access Hub referral network
100 million dollar city backed housing insurance program launched to reduce premiums for affordable and rent stabilized units
Free Whitney Museum activity guides distributed citywide offering free museum admission during the World Cup
Gridlock Alert and transportation restrictions issued for June 25 to manage fourth FIFA World Cup match crowds
Executive order signed establishing a citywide framework for worker heat safety and enforcement
Executive Order 17 mandates heat illness prevention guidance and enforces bathroom access laws for delivery workers

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06/28/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on ABC’s “This Week” With Jonathan Karl 06/27/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Kicks Off Outdoor Pool Season, Celebrates 90 Years of Public Pools with Free Swimming for New Yorkers 06/27/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts “The Morning Pitch” to Provide Traffic and Weather Updates Ahead of World Cup 06/26/2026Public SafetyMatch Five at NYNJ Stadium: What New Yorkers Need to Know 06/26/2026HealthStanding Up for Trans New Yorkers: Mayor Mamdani Launches $15 Million Plan to Expand Access to Gender-Affirming Care 06/26/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches New Portal to Help Small Businesses and Community Organizations Promote Free Summer Events for Young New Yorkers 06/26/2026SourceMayor Mamdani Announces 100,000 Free Tickets to Watch Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Along Brooklyn and Manhattan Waterfront 06/25/2026StatementStatement From Mayor Mamdani on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Termination of TPS for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants 06/25/2026EducationICYMI: Mayor Mamdani and Ellie the Elephant Encourage Families to Apply for 2-K 06/25/2026PolicyICYMI: Mayor Mamdani Meets with Home-Based Child Care Providers 06/25/2026HousingMamdani Administration Unveils New Tools to Build More Housing While Preserving Historic Neighborhoods 06/25/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on BBC Sports Radio 06/25/2026StatementMayor Mamdani’s Statement on the Rent Guidelines Board’s Final Vote 06/25/2026StatementTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Rallies With Immigration Advocates and 1199seiu Members Following Scotus Ruling 06/25/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts “Talk With the People” Live Stream 06/25/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Annie Elisa Minguez as Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services 06/24/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.34 06/24/2026EducationTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Holds 2K Press Conference 06/24/2026Public SafetyMatch Four at NYNJ Stadium: What New Yorkers Need to Know 06/24/2026SourceMayor Mamdani and Whitney Museum Partner to Launch Free Art Activity Guide Citywide During the World Cup 06/24/2026HousingMamdani Administration Takes on Skyrocketing Insurance Costs with First-of-its-Kind City-Backed Housing Insurance Program 06/24/2026HealthOn Anniversary of Dobbs, Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Announce Major Expansion of Abortion Access Hub 06/24/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.34 06/24/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani and NYC DOT Bring World Cup Fever to More Neighborhoods with Five New “Soccer Streets” Watch Parties 06/23/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Participates in Fireside Chat With Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya at the Choose NYC Summit 06/22/2026Executive OrderExecutive Order No. 17 06/22/2026Executive OrderMayor Mamdani Signs Executive Order Protecting Workers from Extreme Heat 06/22/2026Executive OrderTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Order Protecting Workers From Extreme Heat 06/22/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts "The Afternoon Pitch" To Provide Traffic And Weather Updates Ahead Of World Cup

Week of June 15, 2026

Gridlock Alert and Flash Flood Emergency Plan issued for NYNJ Stadium due to severe weather and heavy traffic during FIFA World Cup match three.
Universal childcare expansion for two-year-olds open for family applications until the June 26 deadline.
NYPD detective shot during Bed-Stuy barricade incident resulting in the death of the perpetrator.
Telemundo partnership secures Spanish-language livestreaming of five marquee FIFA World Cup matches on 200 LinkNYC kiosks from June 19 to July 19.
Sixth Avenue in Manhattan slated for new offset bus lanes and widened protected bike lanes to improve transit reliability and safety.
Documentary film featuring artist Dr. Lorenzo Pace released on Juneteenth to honor the legacy of Black New Yorkers and the African Burial Ground.
Key to the City of New York awarded to the New York Knicks following the team's first historic ticker-tape parade.
Public lottery launched for 600 free tickets to the City Hall ceremony honoring the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks.
Dedicated website nyc.gov/knicks launched to provide logistical information for the Knicks championship parade.
Gridlock Alert Day declared for NYNJ Stadium FIFA World Cup match two, enforcing traffic restrictions and transit changes in Midtown Manhattan.

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Week of June 8, 2026

Emergency Executive Order 2.32 extends humanitarian emergency response and relief center operations for five additional days
Department of Correction regulation suspensions extended for five days under Emergency Executive Order 1.32
Ticker tape parade and City Hall ceremony scheduled for June 18 to celebrate the New York Knicks NBA championship
130 LinkNYC kiosks to broadcast Game 5 of the NBA Finals for public viewing
Siddhartha Sanchez appointed as Executive Director of the Mayor Office of Food Policy to increase access to healthy, affordable food
Celeste Ramirez appointed as the first Latina President of the School Construction Authority
NYC Open Play initiative provides free, staffed overnight pickup soccer games at one field per borough during FIFA World Cup 2026
NYC 2-K Jingle Contest winner selected to promote free child care enrollment for 2-year-olds
Gridlock Alert Day declared for FIFA World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium with new transit and heat safety guidelines
Free Learn to Swim classes expanded to 18 outdoor pools for summer 2026, serving over 16,000 participants
Newest New Yorkers report released featuring comprehensive demographic data on 3.1 million foreign born residents
Over 100 free public watch parties scheduled across all five boroughs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
LinkNYC kiosk network updated to display real time walking directions to citywide cooling centers during heat emergencies
36 newly renovated affordable co-ops inaugurated at ANCP Morningside under the Block by Block housing plan
$20 million deposited into Ponce Bank to increase lending capacity for small businesses and residents in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx
$130,000 Referee Kit initiative launches to inform workers and immigrants of legal rights during the FIFA World Cup
Public service announcement released detailing preparation strategies and cooling resource access for extreme summer heat
June 10 declared Wear Blue and Orange Day to celebrate the Knicks during the NBA Finals
Summer Welcome Corps launched to assist visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and summer events
John Mangin nominated to serve as Chair of the Board of Standards and Appeals
First phase of the $200 million Battery Coastal Resilience project completed to protect Lower Manhattan from rising sea levels
Central Park to host free, lottery based public watch party for 50,000 people during the FIFA World Cup final
Bryant Park added as a public watch party location for NBA Finals Game 3

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06/14/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on 1010 Wins (92.3 FM)06/14/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on WFAN (101.9 FM)06/14/2026StatementTranscript: Mamdani Appears Live on ABC7 06/14/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.32 06/14/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.32 06/14/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on MS NOW’s Connect With Jacob Soboroff 06/13/2026SourceMayor Mamdani Announces Ticker-Tape Parade and City Hall Ceremony to Celebrate Knicks Championship 06/13/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts “The Morning Pitch” to Provide Traffic and Weather Updates Ahead of World Cup 06/12/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Shimamura Expand Free Learn to Swim Classes for Summer 2026 06/12/2026SourceMayor Mamdani Announces 130 LinkNYC Kiosks Will Stream Game 5 of the NBA Finals 06/12/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Siddhartha Sanchez as Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Food Policy 06/12/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Names Celeste Ramirez President of the School Construction Authority 06/12/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Opens Five Soccer Fields for Overnight Pickup Games During FIFA World Cup 2026™06/12/2026SourceMayor Mamdani Announces Winner of NYC 2-K Jingle Contest 06/12/2026TransportationMatch One at NYNJ Stadium: What New Yorkers Need to Know 06/12/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Attends NYCEM World Cup Preparedness Briefing 06/11/2026Source“Newest New Yorkers” Report Highlights New York City’s Immigrant Communities 06/11/2026SourceMayor Mamdani, Borough Presidents Unveil Roster of Over 100 Free Watch Parties Across All Five Boroughs Ahead of World Cup 06/11/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts "The Morning Pitch" to Provide Traffic and Weather Updates Ahead of World Cup 06/11/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Launches Real-Time Cooling Center Guidance Across More Than 2,200 LinkNYC Kiosks 06/11/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on Hot 97 Mornings with Mero (97.1 FM)06/10/2026HousingMayor Mamdani Cuts Ribbon on Affordable Co-Ops at ANCP Morningside, Highlights Homeownership Agenda in Block by Block Housing Plan 06/10/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches Workers’, Immigrants’ Rights Blitz of Yellow and Red Cards Ahead of World Cup 06/10/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani: The World Cup Belongs to New Yorkers 06/10/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani and Comptroller Levine Deposit $20 Million in Ponce Bank, Expanding Access to Capital for Working Class New Yorkers 06/10/2026HousingTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Cuts Ribbon on Affordable Co-Ops at ANCP Morningside, Highlights Homeownership Agenda in Block by Block Housing Plan 06/10/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Releases PSA to Ready New Yorkers for Extreme Heat Throughout the Summer 06/09/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches Summer Welcome Corps to Welcome the World to NYC 06/09/2026SourceICYMI: Mayor Mamdani Releases Welcome Video for World Cup Visitors 06/09/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Holds Ethnic and Community Media Roundtable on 2-K Enrollment 06/09/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Attends NYPD Medal Day Ceremony 06/09/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.31 06/09/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.31 06/09/2026SourceMayor Mamdani Declares Wednesday, June 10 “Wear Blue and Orange Day”06/09/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Nominates Housing Policy Leader John Mangin as Chair of the Board of Standards and Appeals 06/08/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Completes First Phase of Battery Coastal Resilience Project 06/08/2026StatementTranscript: Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul, FIFA and NYNJ Host Committee Announce Free Watch Party in Central Park for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final 06/08/2026SourceMayor Mamdani Announces Additional Knicks Watch Party Location at Bryant Park 06/08/2026SourceMayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul, FIFA and NYNJ Host Committee Announce Free Watch Party in Central Park for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final

Week of June 1, 2026

Applications for free full-day child care for 2,000 two-year-olds opened in four initial city districts
Sports lighting extended by one hour at 50 recreation sites through Labor Day to provide 4,000 additional hours of evening field access
Justine Olderman appointed as Criminal Justice Coordinator to lead public safety and incarceration reduction efforts
Emergency Executive Order 2.30 extended for five days to maintain humanitarian relief centers
Emergency Executive Order 1.30 extended for five days to continue suspension of specific Department of Correction regulations
Centre 360 panoramic viewing experience in the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building opened to the public via free reservations
Multi-agency transportation and security plan finalized to manage crowds and transit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
New York Knicks 2026 postseason generated $202 million in economic activity with projections reaching $465 million if finals reach home games
Melanie Hartzog and Janette Sadik-Khan nominated to the MTA Board
34th Street Busway implemented in Manhattan to improve transit speed and safety for 28,000 daily riders
McGuinness Boulevard redesign project completion scheduled for the end of the year to improve bike and pedestrian safety
Trans Rights are Human Rights campaign launched to increase awareness of legal protections against gender-based discrimination
No-Penalty Inspection Program launched to provide free home inspections and maintenance guidance through July 10
Citywide outreach campaign launched to assist residents at risk of losing SNAP benefits following federal work requirement changes

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Week of May 25, 2026

Block by Block housing plan launches to build and preserve 400,000 affordable homes over ten years with a $22 billion investment
Edwin Raymond appointed as the new Sheriff of New York City
Midtown transportation plan establishes temporary bus corridors and Gridlock Alert Days for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
Commission on Government Efficiency created to modernize the City Charter and propose ballot reforms for November
Construction begins on the McGuinness Boulevard redesign to install parking protected bike lanes and improve pedestrian safety
Families can now view 2-K early childhood program options on MySchools ahead of the June 2 application launch
Interactive NYC.gov/Summer website launches to connect youth with free and low cost seasonal programming
Registration opens for the June 7 2K for 2-K family event promoting universal child care
Funding for the Birth to 2 early childhood education initiative extended through the 2026 to 2027 school year
State of emergency for Department of Correction extended for 30 days
State of emergency for humanitarian relief centers extended for 30 days with a mandate to phase out emergency rule reliance
Security operations for the Israel Day Parade ramped up with mandatory screenings and increased officer presence
Memorial Day commemorations held at the Intrepid Museum and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association
Eid al-Adha prayers joined at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx

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Week of May 18, 2026

City agencies mobilized to manage potential flooding and hazardous weather conditions throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Executive Order 13 audit report released with new protocols to strengthen agency interactions with federal immigration authorities.
Five Borough Winners Special and Welcome World Rewards programs launched to support small businesses during the 2026 World Cup.
Lottery for 1,000 affordable $50 World Cup tickets and free round-trip transportation to MetLife Stadium opens to New York City residents on May 25.
17.3 million dollar investment funds the expansion of NYC Solves and NYC Reads initiatives to additional districts.
Talk With the People streaming series launched as a multiplatform tool to increase government accessibility and direct public engagement.
9 million dollars in unpaid Amazon idling fines recovered following targeted enforcement against the company's delivery network.
Emergency Executive Order 2.27 extends Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers for five days while developing a phase out plan.
Emergency Executive Order 1.27 extends the suspension of certain Department of Correction legal requirements for five days.
Bronx divided into two police patrol boroughs to bolster public safety and increase uniformed presence in high crime zones.
Orchard Beach Pavilion reopens in the Bronx following a 114 million dollar historic restoration project.
Neighborhood development plans launched for transit corridors along White Plains Road and South of Prospect Park to increase affordable housing.
Protected bike lane on Sixth Avenue widened from six to 10 feet between 14th and 31st streets to enhance safety for the 2026 World Cup.
2026 NYC Ferry summer schedule increases trip frequency and introduces custom borough themed vessel wraps.
99,921 3-K and Pre-K offers extended with reduced average travel distances for families supported by 1.2 billion dollars in state funding.
City heat emergency plan activated with cooling centers opened across all five boroughs to combat unseasonably high temperatures.
The Peninsula in the Bronx selected as the site for the second municipal public grocery store with operations beginning in 2027.
Early childhood education expanded with 2,000 additional 3-K seats and the implementation of an equitable waitlist process.

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Week of May 11, 2026

Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget of $124.7 billion closes a $12 billion deficit without property tax increases or service cuts
$4 billion in new state aid secured from Governor Hochul to balance the city budget
$31.7 million in annual funding for New York City public library systems baselined to ensure permanent financial stability
SPEED reforms streamline affordable housing development to cut timelines by up to two years
50 school blocks across the five boroughs converted into car free Soccer Streets for World Cup field days
NYC Neighborhood Passport and digital events platform launched to promote borough exploration during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Curbside bus lanes on Lexington Avenue upgraded to offset lanes to benefit 71,000 daily riders
New eastbound bus lane installed on Broadway in Queens to improve Q70 SBS service for LaGuardia Airport travelers
Protected two way bike lane project announced for the second phase of the 31st Avenue bike boulevard in Astoria
NYC Business Express Service Team saved local small businesses over $6 million in fines and fees since administration launch
Emergency Executive Order 2.25 extended for five days to maintain Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers
Emergency Executive Order 1.25 extended for five days to continue suspension of specific Department of Correction regulations

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05/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.26 05/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.26 05/15/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on WBLS 05/15/2026BudgetTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Baselines $31.7 Million for New York City’s Public Libraries 05/15/2026BudgetMayor Mamdani Baselines $31.7 Million for New York City's Public Libraries 05/15/2026TransportationMamdani Administration Begins Work on Lexington Avenue Bus Lane Upgrades 05/14/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Celebrates Small Business Month as NYC BEST Saves Small Businesses More Than $6 Million Since Taking Office 05/14/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Announces Expanded Bike Boulevard Vision for 31st Avenue in Astoria, Queens 05/13/2026HousingTranscript: Mamdani Administration Releases “SPEED” Reforms to Deliver Affordable Housing Faster 05/13/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani, NYC Tourism + Conventions and Team Wonder Launch New Initiatives to Help New Yorkers and Visitors Explore the Five Boroughs During the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Including “NYC Neighborhood Passport”05/13/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Announces New Broadway Bus Lane to Better Serve LaGuardia Airport Travelers and Queens Residents Ahead of the World Cup 05/13/2026HousingMamdani Administration Releases “SPEED” Reforms to Deliver Affordable Housing Faster 05/12/2026BudgetTranscript: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Releases $124.7 Billion Executive Budget For Fiscal Year 2027 05/12/2026BudgetGovernor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Additional Aid and State Actions to Stabilize New York City’s Budget 05/12/2026BudgetMayor Zohran Mamdani Releases $124.7 Billion Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 05/11/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Attends Commissioners' Breakfast Hosted By FDNY Commissioner Bonsignore 05/11/2026PolicySoccer Streets: Mayor Mamdani Transforms 50 School Blocks Across New York City Into World Cup Field Days for Students

Week of May 4, 2026

Emergency Executive Order 2.25 extends the state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers for five days while mandating a phase out plan.
Emergency Executive Order 1.25 extends the suspension of select Department of Correction regulations for five days to ensure continued compliance monitoring.
New York State Department of Health will review NYC Health and Hospitals Bellevue psychiatric discharge protocols following a fatal assault in Chelsea.
NYCHA in Your Neighborhood forums will provide a platform for public housing residents to directly engage with city leadership and agency services.
May is officially designated as Child Care Educator Appreciation Month to honor the contributions of city child care workers.
Public participation is requested for upcoming Rent Guidelines Board hearings regarding preliminary votes on rent stabilized lease adjustments.
City owned site in Bedford Stuyvesant enters public engagement process to become a 100 percent affordable housing development under the LIFT executive order.
Twelve million dollars in settlement funds will hire 500 peer specialists and expand substance use recovery programs across seven nonprofit organizations.
Ten miles of Bergen and Dean Streets in Brooklyn will be transformed into a bike boulevard featuring traffic calming infrastructure.
Record 31 million dollar penalty imposed on Bronx landlords for housing neglect along with the appointment of a chief restructuring officer to manage repairs.
Twenty million dollars in congestion pricing mitigation funds will expand childhood asthma services for families in the Bronx.
Five new public schools will open in the Bronx and Queens for the 2026 27 academic year to address overcrowding.
Dr. Ayesha Delany Brumsey appointed as Commissioner of the Office of Community Safety to lead a public health focused safety strategy.
Two million dollars in federal funding will provide free high speed broadband to 2,000 additional affordable housing units in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

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05/10/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.25 05/10/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.25 05/08/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Designates May as Child Care Educator Appreciation Month 05/08/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Announces Investigation into Psychiatric Evaluation and Discharge Following Tragic Chelsea Killing 05/08/2026HousingMayor Mamdani and NYCHA Announce First-of-its-Kind "NYCHA in Your Neighborhood" Engagements for Public Housing Residents 05/07/2026StatementMayor Mamdani’s Statement on the Rent Guidelines Board’s Preliminary Vote 05/07/2026HousingMayor Mamdani, HPD Kick Off Public Engagement Process for New Affordable Housing and Community Services in Bedford-Stuyvesant 05/07/2026HealthTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Invests $12 Million to Expand Peer-led Substance-use Recovery Services Across New York City 05/07/2026HealthMayor Mamdani Invests $12 Million To Expand Peer-Led Substance-Use Recovery Services Across New York City 05/06/2026HousingTranscript: Mayor Mamdani, HPD Announce Largest-Ever Penalty Against Negligent Bronx Landlords 05/06/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Joins Bergen Bike Bus to Announce Safety Improvements for Families Biking to School in Brooklyn 05/06/2026HousingMayor Mamdani, HPD Announce Largest-Ever Penalty Against Negligent Bronx Landlords 05/05/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.24 05/05/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey as Commissioner of Office of Community Safety 05/05/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.24 05/05/2026HealthMayor Mamdani Announces $20 Million Investment in Congestion Pricing Mitigation Funds to Address Childhood Asthma in the Bronx 05/05/2026EducationMayor Mamdani, Chancellor Samuels Announce Five New Public Schools Opening This Fall 05/04/2026PolicyTranscript: Mamdani Administration, Rep. Ritchie Torres Announce $2 Million to Expand Free Broadband Internet Access 05/04/2026PolicyMamdani Administration, Rep. Ritchie Torres Announce $2 Million to Expand Free Broadband Internet Access

Week of April 27, 2026

Dana Kaplan appointed as Close Rikers Czar to lead the transition to a borough-based jail system.
Elizabeth Adams named Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses to oversee bus speed improvements and fare elimination.
Ninety-five million dollars committed to the Cloudburst stormwater management project in Homecrest, Brooklyn, to mitigate flooding.
Applications opened for The Little Apple, the first free full-day child care pilot program for eligible municipal workers.
Organize NYC initiative launched to mobilize rent-stabilized tenants to testify at Rent Guidelines Board hearings.
Design concepts unveiled to transform an 11-block stretch of Park Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly green corridor.
Free FIFA World Cup 2026 fan events scheduled across all five boroughs featuring live match viewings and cultural programming.
City executive budget deadline extended to May 12 while requesting fiscal support from New York State to close the multi-billion dollar budget gap.
State of emergency regarding the city humanitarian crisis extended for 30 days with a mandate to phase out emergency shelter facilities.
City state of emergency extended for 30 days with a directive for the Department of Correction to pursue compliance with suspended regulations.
Labor unions and workers rights reaffirmed during remarks at the Washington Square Park May Day rally.
Progress on housing development, infrastructure, and service delivery highlighted at the 2026 Regional Plan Association Assembly.
Policy initiatives including childcare expansion and gun violence reduction discussed at the African American Clergy and Elected Officials gathering.
One hundred and three fallen officers honored at the NYPD Annual Police Memorial Day Ceremony.
Jingle contest for the two-year-old free childcare initiative announced with a submission deadline of May 1.

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05/01/2026StatementRemarks as Prepared: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO) Gathering 05/01/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at the 2026 RPA Assembly 05/01/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at May Day Rally and March 04/30/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Opens Applications for “The Little Apple,” New York City's First Free Child Care Pilot Program for Municipal Workers 04/30/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Announces $95 Million Cloudburst Project to Manage Flooding in Homecrest, Brooklyn 04/30/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.23 04/30/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.23 04/29/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches Organize NYC to Mobilize New Yorkers to Testify Ahead of Rent Guidelines Board Hearings 04/29/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Launches Organize NYC to Mobilize New Yorkers to Testify Ahead of Rent Guidelines Board Hearings 04/29/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Unveils Design Concepts to Put the ‘Park’ Back in Park Avenue 04/28/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses 04/28/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Attends NYPD's Annual Police Memorial Day Ceremony With NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch 04/28/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Names Dana Kaplan City’s Close Rikers Czar, In Latest Step Toward Shutting Down Rikers Island 04/28/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on WNEW 102.7 04/28/2026BudgetTranscript: Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge Albany to Help Close City’s Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Gap 04/28/2026BudgetMayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge Albany to Help Close City’s Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Gap 04/27/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul and FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ NYNJ Host Committee Announce Free Fan Events Across Five Boroughs 04/27/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul and FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee Announce Free Fan Events Across Five Boroughs

Week of April 20, 2026

Emergency Executive Order No. 1.22 extended a state of emergency for the Department of Correction for five days, requiring updates on compliance progress.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.22 extended operation of humanitarian relief centers for five days, mandating an updated plan to phase out these temporary facilities.
Mayor's Office of Deed Theft Prevention established by Executive Order 16, with Peter White appointed director to coordinate a citywide strategy.
City's tax lien sale paused for six months to conduct a comprehensive review.
Int. 1-B concerning protests near houses of worship became law; Int. 175-B restricting protests near educational institutions vetoed citing constitutional concerns.
$4.5 million, three-year pilot program GROW launched with The Doe Fund to train New Yorkers for green jobs.
Paul Ochoa appointed Commissioner of Department of Design and Construction, Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz Commissioner of Department of Records and Information Services, and Annie Levers Director of Mayor's Office of Operations.
2026 NYCHA Sustainability Agenda released on Earth Day, setting five-year goals for clean energy upgrades in public housing and announcing citywide environmental progress.
Mayoral Service Recognition Ceremony hosted, honoring New Yorkers with Service Impact Awards and $1000 gifts for community service.
Seven formerly vacant early childhood education centers opened, adding 240 new 3-K seats this fall and 450 more at community-based sites.
New bus lanes and safety upgrades announced along Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn for faster, more reliable bus service for 60,000 daily riders and improved street safety.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.21 extended a previous order for humanitarian emergency response centers for five days, directing DSS and DHS to update on phase-out plans.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.21 extended a previous order for five days, continuing a state of emergency for the Department of Correction, mandating regular updates on compliance.

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04/25/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.22 04/25/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.22 04/25/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts Town Hall on MS Now's All In with Chris Hayes 04/24/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Establishes Mayor's Office Of Deed Theft Prevention, Appoints Peter White As Director 04/24/2026Executive OrderMayor Mamdani Establishes Mayor’s Office of Deed Theft Prevention, Appoints Peter White as Director 04/24/2026StatementStatement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Int. 1-B and Int. 175-B 04/24/2026Executive OrderExecutive Order No. 16 04/22/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Leaders Across City Government, Including the Department of Design and Construction and Department of Records and Information Services 04/22/2026PolicyMamdani Administration Launches $4.5 Million Pilot With The Doe Fund to Train New Yorkers for Green Jobs 04/22/2026HousingOn Earth Day, Mamdani Administration Releases NYCHA Sustainability Agenda and Marks Environmental Progress Across City Government 04/22/2026HousingTranscript: On Earth Day, Mamdani Administration Releases NYCHA Sustainability Agenda and Marks Environmental Progress Across City Government 04/21/2026TransportationMamdani Administration Announces New Bus Lanes, Infrastructure Upgrades Along Linden Boulevard to Deliver Faster Buses, Safer Streets in Brooklyn High-crash Corridor 04/21/2026StatementTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts Mayoral Service Recognition Ceremony 04/21/2026EducationTranscript: Mayor Mamdani, NYC Children Open Seven Formerly Vacant Early Childhood Education Centers 04/21/2026EducationMayor Mamdani, NYC Children Open Seven Formerly Vacant Early Childhood Education Centers 04/20/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.21 04/20/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on WNYC’s “Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Lessons From La Guardia”04/20/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.21

Week of April 13, 2026

Mayor Mamdani and former President Barack Obama visited an early childhood education center in the South Bronx.
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 targeted by 2031 using stationary on-street "Empire Bins".
Mayor Mamdani appeared on NPR’s Newsmakers, reflecting on the administration's first 100+ days, highlighting achievements and future plans.
New Board of Directors announced for the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, chaired by Chief of Staff Elle Bisgaard-Church, to focus on affordability and launch a $20 million Child Care Action Fund.
Seven new early childhood education centers announced to open this fall, adding 240 new 3-K seats.
First-of-its-kind city-backed insurance program launched to reduce insurance costs for approximately 100,000 affordable and rent-stabilized homes by 2030.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.20 issued, extending a state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers by five days.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.20 issued, extending a prior order by five days, maintaining suspended laws for the Department of Correction.
Proposal for New York State's first pied-à-terre tax announced with Governor Hochul, an annual surcharge on luxury secondary homes above $5 million, aiming to generate $500 million annually.
Tax Day forum held with economists Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz to discuss economic inequality and tax reform.
La Marqueta in East Harlem identified as the first site for New York City's municipal grocery store program, expected to open by 2029, with five city-owned stores planned, funded by $70 million.
Proposal unveiled with NYC DOT to redesign Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, aiming to create a world-class public space, improve safety, and connect it to Prospect Park.

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04/18/2026EducationMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and President Barack Obama Visit Early Childhood Education Center in the South Bronx 04/17/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Invites New Yorkers to Weigh in on Locations for E-Bike Battery Swapping Cabinets Across New York City 04/17/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on NPR’s Newsmakers 04/17/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Takes Major Step Toward Citywide Trash Containerization, Announces Six New Districts 04/17/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Takes Major Step Toward Citywide Trash Containerization, Announces Six New Districts 04/16/2026EducationMayor Mamdani Announces Seven New Early Childhood Education Centers Opening This Fall 04/16/2026HousingMamdani Administration Unveils First-of-its-Kind Insurance Program to Reduce Operating Cost of Housing Across New York City 04/16/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces New Mayor’s Fund Board, Including Bronx Public School Teacher and Former Longshoreman 04/16/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Announces New Mayor’s Fund Board, Including Bronx Public School Teacher and Former Longshoreman 04/16/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on CBS Mornings 04/15/2026BudgetMayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul Announce State’s First Pied-à-Terre Tax, Requiring Ultrawealthy and Global Elites to Pay Their Fair Share 04/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.20 04/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.20 04/15/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Holds Tax Day Forum With Economists Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz 04/15/2026PolicyICYMI: Mayor Mamdani, Joseph Stiglitz and Gabriel Zucman: “Tax day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it”04/14/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces La Marqueta as First Site Identified for City’s Public Grocery Stores 04/14/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Announces La Marqueta as First Site Identified for City’s Public Grocery Stores 04/13/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Unveils Proposal for Transformational Redesign of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza

Week of April 6, 2026

100-day address delivered, highlighting achievements in universal childcare, housing reform, worker protections, economic growth, and public safety initiatives.
New website launched to track first 100 days achievements, featuring an interactive map highlighting accomplishments across the five boroughs.
Significant progress made towards universal child care in first 100 days, including launching 2-K for two-year-olds, expanding 3-K, and streamlining child care provider processes.
Most universal 2-K free child care seats for two-year-olds will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 260 days a year, starting this fall.
New online portal launched to streamline the permitting process for child care providers.
Rebecca Jones Gaston appointed as the new Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS).
Housing crisis addressed in first 100 days by strengthening tenant protections, accelerating affordable housing development, pursuing legal actions against landlords, and investing in housing quality improvements.
Six-month pause on tax lien sales announced to tackle racial inequity and affordability.
Union Now Rally held with Senator Bernie Sanders, affirming support for the new "Union Now" organization focused on increasing union density.
Over $9.3 million secured in restitution for New Yorkers and sweeping consumer protections enacted in first 100 days, including a ban on hotel junk fees and stronger debt collection rules.
Proposed municipal "Click to Cancel" rule announced to end subscription traps, making New York City the first in the nation.
Over $875,000 settlement secured with delivery app HungryPanda for violating NYC's Fee Cap Law, providing restitution for over 380 immigrant-owned restaurants.
Nation's first City Hall Park Deliverista Hub opened, providing rest, e-bike charging, and support for app-based delivery workers.
Delia Awusi appointed as the new Mom-and-Pop Czar to advocate for New York City's smallest businesses.
A 104-bed Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit opened at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, transferring medically vulnerable detainees from Rikers Island and advancing the plan to close Rikers.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.19 extended for five days, maintaining a state of emergency that waives certain Department of Correction compliance requirements.
Illegal dumping in Soundview cleaned up on Day 100, the winning project of the public-voted 'Mayor’s Municipal Madness' competition which completed 16 city repairs.
NYC Department of Transportation filled its 100,000th pothole within the first 100 days, marking the fastest pace in over a decade.
Reconstruction of Flatbush Avenue will begin in late April, installing physically protected, center-running bus lanes for faster buses, better reliability, and improved safety.
New Office of Curb Management launched within NYC DOT to modernize curb space use and improve street safety.
Free bike helmets and lights distributed across the city throughout April, May, and June to promote safe cycling.
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, disproportionately impacting communities of color.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.19 extended existing emergency measures for five days related to temporary housing for new arrivals.
First 100 days included bold actions to protect New Yorkers through public safety, immigrant protections including Executive Order 13, corrections reform, health, and LGBTQIA+ support.
Three appointments made to the Public Design Commission, Business Integrity Commission, and Mayor’s Office of Pensions and Investments, plus a nomination for Landmarks Preservation Commission Chair.

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04/12/2026StatementMayor Mamdani Unveils Website Tracking First 100 Days Achievements 04/12/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers 100 Day Address 04/12/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks With Senator Bernie Sanders and AFA International President Sara Nelson at the Union Now Rally 04/10/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Fixes the Winner of Mayor's Municipal Madness 04/10/2026PolicyMunicipal Madness: Mayor Mamdani Performs Winning City Fix, Cleans Up Illegal Dumping in Soundview on Day 100 04/10/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.19 04/10/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.19 04/10/2026HousingMayor Mamdani Takes on the Housing Crisis, Cracks Down on Bad Landlords in First 100 Days 04/10/2026EducationBringing Universal Child Care to New York City: Mayor Mamdani Delivers for New York’s Cutest in First 100 Days 04/09/2026Public SafetyMamdani Administration Celebrates 2026 Spring Cycling Season with Helmet and Bike Light Giveaways 04/09/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Advances Redesign of Flatbush Avenue for Faster Buses, Better Reliability, Improved Safety 04/09/2026EducationTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces 2-K Will be Full Day and Full Year 04/09/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Secures $9.3 Million for Workers, Delivers Sweeping Protections in First 100 Days 04/09/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani, Commissioner Levine Announce First-In-The-Nation Municipal “Click to Cancel” Rule to End Subscription Traps 04/09/2026EducationMayor Mamdani Announces 2-K Will Be Full-Day and Full-Year 04/08/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Joins Rev. Sharpton to Deliver Remarks for Nan’s 35th Annual Convention Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony 04/08/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Announces Appointments Across City Government 04/08/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Administration Acts to Protect Restaurant Owners From Delivery App Junk Fees 04/08/2026PolicyMamdani Administration Acts to Protect Immigrant Restaurant Owners From Delivery App Junk Fees 04/07/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani, Senator Schumer, Worker's Justice Project Announce Nation's First Deliverista Hub 04/07/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces Opening Of First-Of-Its-Kind Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit As Part Of Plan To Close Rikers Island 04/07/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches Office of Curb Management at NYC DOT to Modernize Curb Space and Improve Street Safety 04/07/2026HealthMayor Mamdani Announces Opening of First-of-Its-Kind Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit as Part of Plan to Close Rikers Island 04/07/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Takes Bold, Unapologetic Actions to Protect New Yorkers in First 100 Days 04/07/2026EducationMayor Mamdani Launches Child Care Provider Permitting Portal 04/07/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Rebecca Jones Gaston as Commissioner of the Administration of Children’s Services 04/07/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Delia Awusi as Mom-and-Pop Czar 04/06/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Releases Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure 04/06/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Releases Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure 04/06/2026PolicyFrom Potholes to Historic Winter Storms, Mayor Mamdani Tackles City's Biggest — and Smallest — Problems in First 100 Days 04/06/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Fills 100,000th Pothole in First 100 Days

Week of March 30, 2026

Applications for New York City's first 2-K program, providing free child care for two-year-olds, open June 2, with a citywide jingle competition launched to promote applications.
A universal child care parent survey launched to gather direct family input, shaping the design and implementation of the city's universal child care program.
NYC.gov/childcare, a new website and interactive map, launched to help families citywide easily find and compare licensed child care options, including health inspection information.
New York City’s first free child care program pilot for municipal workers launched, with applications opening April 30, 2026, for approximately 40 children of eligible City workers.
The city's state of emergency for humanitarian emergency response centers extended for 30 days, directing DSS and DHS to provide updates on plans to phase out facilities operating under suspended regulations.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.17 extends a state of emergency for the Department of Correction for 30 days, requiring regular updates on compliance plans for currently suspended laws and regulations.
New York City recorded the fewest murders and shooting incidents in its history for the first three months of 2026, attributing the decline to effective public safety strategies.
New $24 million snow operations and composting facilities completed in Brooklyn, which also facilitate critical sewer infrastructure to protect the Gowanus Canal.
A $108 million investment will upgrade and replace over 6,700 catch basins citywide over the next decade, enhancing sewer performance and neighborhood resiliency against severe weather.
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 and support the net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Mayor Mamdani criticized the City Council’s preliminary budget proposal, deeming the $6 billion plan unrealistic without significant new revenue and asserting it would slash agency budgets and cut services.
12 public servants honored with the fourth annual NYC Hayes Innovation Prize for their innovative projects improving government services.
The City’s first undergraduate scholarship program for municipal workers launched, expanding the existing 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 to secure high-paying jobs and reduce recidivism.
Remarks at an Easter Sunday service reflected on themes of renewal and highlighted the administration’s first 100 days, including a $1.2 billion universal childcare agreement and efforts to streamline housing production.
Remarks at a Passover Seder discussed the holiday’s themes of liberation and solidarity as they relate to contemporary challenges like the affordability crisis and antisemitism in New York City.

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04/05/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.18 04/05/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at Easter Sunday Services at Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene 04/05/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.18 04/03/2026EducationMayor Mamdani, Cardi B Announce 2-K Applications Open June 2; Launch Citywide Jingle Competition 04/02/2026PolicyMamdani Administration Completes $24 Million Snow Operations and Composting Facilities in Brooklyn 04/02/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani and NYPD Announces Fewest Murders, Shooting Incidents in Recorded History for First Three Months of the Year 04/01/2026EducationTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Launches First-of-Its-Kind Child Care Website and Interactive Map 04/01/2026BudgetStatement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on City Council’s Preliminary Budget Response 04/01/2026EducationMayor Mamdani Launches First-of-Its-Kind Child Care Website and Interactive Map 03/31/2026Public SafetyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Invests $108 Million to Improve Sewer Performance Citywide, Enhancing Neighborhood Resiliency 03/31/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.17 03/31/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani, CTO Gelobter and Frederick O’Reilly Hayes Prize Foundation Honor Fourth Annual Hayes Innovation Prize Winners 03/31/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.17 03/31/2026TransportationMamdani Administration Opens Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station in Downtown Flushing, Queens 03/31/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at City Winery Passover Seder 03/31/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches Universal Child Care Parent Survey 03/31/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Invests $108 Million to Improve Sewer Performance Citywide, Enhancing Neighborhood Resiliency 03/30/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Advances New York City’s First Free Child Care Program Pilot for Municipal Workers 03/30/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Advances New York City’s First Free Child Care Program Pilot for Municipal Workers 03/30/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Announces Expansion of “Next Mile NYC” to Rikers Island, Connecting Incarcerated New Yorkers to High-Paying Jobs 03/30/2026EducationMayor Mamdani Launches City’s First Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Municipal Workers

Week of March 23, 2026

Over 11,000 New Yorkers voted in the first round of Mayor Mamdani’s Municipal Madness for neighborhood fixes.
A street redesign project begins immediately to permanently improve and separate bike and pedestrian access to the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan entrance by June, enhancing safety ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Police arrested a suspect for an alleged plot to build explosive devices targeting Nerdeen Kiswani's home, thwarting the attack.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.16 extends the suspension of certain Department of Correction regulations for five days.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.16 extends the state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers for five days.
Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez was named the 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.
The Neighborhood Builders Fast Track program launched to expedite affordable housing development on city-owned land, aiming to deliver up to 1,000 new affordable homes within two years.
Ground broke on a project near Yankee Stadium to improve Bronx crosstown bus service and enhance street safety for over 25,000 daily Bx6 SBS line riders.
Over $1.8 million in restitution and penalties secured for more than 830 fast-food and retail workers, with an enforcement petition filed for approximately 1,000 additional workers.
The Back Home Unit and Back Home NYC guide launched to coordinate services for New Yorkers displaced by fires and other disasters.
An NTSB investigation began into a fatal ground collision at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express flight and a Port Authority vehicle, resulting in two pilot deaths; the airport reopened.

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03/29/2026PolicyMore Than 11,000 New Yorkers Cast Their Votes for Neighborhood Fixes in First Round of Mayor Mamdani’s Municipal Madness 03/27/2026StatementStatement From Mayor Mamdani On Plot To Assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani 03/27/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Announces Redesigned Bike and Pedestrian Connection to Brooklyn Bridge Ahead of World Cup 03/27/2026StatementStatement From Mayor Mamdani On Threat To Nerdeen Kiswani 03/27/2026TransportationTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces Redesigned Bike and Pedestrian Connection to Brooklyn Bridge Ahead of World Cup 03/26/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.16 03/26/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.16 03/25/2026HousingMamdani Administration Launches New Program to Deliver Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land Faster 03/25/2026HousingTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Administration Launches New Program to Deliver Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land Faster 03/25/2026BudgetMayor Mamdani Releases Update on Savings Plan 03/25/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani, SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya Name Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez As First-Ever Executive Director Of The Office Of Street Vendor Services 03/24/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Secures Nearly $2M in Restitution for 800+ Fast-Food and Retail Workers 03/24/2026TransportationAhead of Opening Day, Mamdani Administration Breaks Ground on Project to Improve Bronx Crosstown Bus Service and Safety Near Yankee Stadium 03/24/2026PolicyMamdani Administration Secures Nearly $2M in Restitution for 800+ Fast-Food and Retail Workers 03/23/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford for a Press Conference at Laguardia Airport to Share Updates on Air Canada Express 8646 Ground Collision 03/23/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches Back Home Unit and Guide to Help New Yorkers Recover After Emergencies

Week of March 16, 2026

Department of Correction compliance requirement suspensions extended for five days by Emergency Executive Order No. 1.14, with mandated updates on restoration plans.
Emergency operations for temporary housing of new arrivals extended for five days by Emergency Executive Order No. 2.14, with DSS and DHS to update on phasing out facilities.
Department of Correction compliance requirement suspensions extended for five days by Emergency Executive Order No. 1.15, with mandated updates on restoration plans.
Emergency operations for temporary housing of new arrivals extended for five days by Emergency Executive Order No. 2.15, with DSS and DHS to update on phasing out facilities.
Carl Weisbrod, Dr. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, and Larian Angelo appointed to the Quadrennial Advisory Commission to review elected officials' compensation.
Richard Lee appointed Commissioner of the Department of Finance, overseeing over $50 billion in annual city revenue.
Renita Francois appointed Deputy Mayor for Community Safety, and the Mayor's Office of Community Safety created via Executive Order for a whole-of-government approach to public safety.
Universal child care is a cornerstone of economic freedom, with NYC expanding free 2-K and 3-K seats for eligible children via a $1.2 billion state investment.
New tools and reopened applications for up to $395,000 in financial assistance are available for homeowners to add Ancillary Dwelling Units, simplifying the process and increasing housing options.
Dylan Lopez Contreras, the first NYC public school student detained by ICE, released after ten months, is welcomed home.
Criminal enforcement for minor traffic offenses against cyclists and e-bike riders ended, replaced by civil summonses, with new legislation to improve street safety under development.
Gregory Anderson appointed Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation.
The $80M revamped NYC Future Fund launched, providing affordable financing with lower loan minimums, reduced interest rates, and expanded eligibility for small businesses.
NYPD codified its policy requiring release of body-worn camera footage within 30 days of critical incidents, formalizing transparency.
All 2,300 eligible NYC school zones will have speed limits reduced to 15 MPH by the end of the first term, expanding Sammy's Law for child safety.
Leqaa Kordia released from federal detention after year-long confinement, welcomed by Mayor Mamdani.
Over 7,000 potholes repaired citywide during a weekend blitz, improving street safety after a historic winter.

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03/21/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on PBS NewsHour 03/21/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.15 03/21/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.15 03/20/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Three Renowned Public Servants to Quadrennial Advisory Commission 03/20/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Richard Lee as Commissioner of the Department of Finance 03/20/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at Eid Al-Fitr Prayers 03/19/2026Executive OrderExecutive Order No. 15 03/19/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Joins Elected Officials and Community Leaders to Welcome Dylan Lopez Contreras Home 03/19/2026PolicyICYMI: Mayor Mamdani and Senator Warren: Universal Child Care Is a Cornerstone of Economic Freedom 03/19/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Renita Francois as Deputy Mayor for Community Safety 03/19/2026Public SafetyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Renita Francois as Deputy Mayor for Community Safety 03/18/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Gregory Anderson as Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation 03/18/2026HousingMayor Mamdani Unveils New Tools and Financing to Help Homeowners Add Ancillary Dwelling Units 03/18/2026TransportationMayor Mamdani Announces End to Criminal Enforcement for Minor Traffic Offenses for Cyclists and E-Bike Riders; Will Develop Legislation to Improve Street Safety 03/18/2026StatementStatement From Mayor Mamdani on the Release of Dylan Lopez Contreras 03/17/2026StatementTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Hosts Breakfast to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day 03/17/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani and Commissioner Tisch Announce Codification of Body-Worn Camera Policy 03/17/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Launches $80M NYC Future Fund, Expanding Affordable Financing For Small Businesses 03/16/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.14 03/16/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.14 03/16/2026TransportationMamdani Administration Fills More Than 7,000 Potholes During Weekend Blitz 03/16/2026Executive OrderTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces 15 MPH Slow Zones at All Eligible NYC Schools by End of First Term in Largest Sammy’s Law Expansion 03/16/2026StatementStatement from Mayor Mamdani on the Release of Leqaa Kordia 03/16/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Announces 15 MPH Slow Zones at All Eligible NYC Schools by End of First Term in Largest Sammy’s Law Expansion

Week of March 9, 2026

Citywide pothole repair blitz launched, deploying over 20 NYC DOT crews to fill thousands of potholes across all five boroughs.
NYC311 Call Center staff thanked by Mayor during a visit celebrating the service's 23rd anniversary.
Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs established by Executive Order, with Taylor Brown appointed as director, making her the first transgender person to lead a New York City office or agency.
Mayor appeared on ABC7 to address Islamophobic remarks, affirming Muslim and New Yorker identities are not conflicting for the city's one million Muslim residents.
Historic $2.1 million court judgment secured against Bronx landlord at 919 Prospect Avenue, imposing maximum penalties under the Nuisance Abatement Law for neglected conditions and requiring extensive repairs.
Mayor delivered remarks at an Iftar for city workers, celebrating their contributions and condemning anti-Muslim bigotry and hate speech.
2,000 free 2-K seats launched in four communities and over 1,000 new 3-K seats added across 56 zip codes, expanding universal child care.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.13 issued, extending temporary housing for new arrivals for five days and requiring a plan to phase out reliance on suspended laws for these facilities.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.13 issued, extending Department of Correction's state of emergency for five days and reinstating compliance with Administrative Code sections 9-116 b/c and 12-120/12-121.
Statement issued on State's One-House Budget Resolutions, praising efforts to address fiscal deficit, extend the fare-free bus pilot, and support universal childcare, while 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 ISIS-inspired terrorism charges acknowledged by Mayor, emphasizing accountability and public safety.

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Week of March 2, 2026

White supremacist protest outside Gracie Mansion condemned, involving an attempted explosive device, with thanks to NYPD for quick response.
Police Officer Sorffly Davius mourned after passing away following a medical episode while deployed with the U.S. Army National Guard.
New initiatives launched to remove longstanding sidewalk sheds, particularly at NYCHA developments, and reduce future need, including $650 million for NYCHA façade repairs and new Department of Buildings rules for less frequent inspections and reduced shed coverage.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.12 extended suspension of certain Department of Correction compliance requirements for five days, mandating regular updates on compliance actions.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.12 extended the state of emergency for temporary housing centers for new arrivals for five days, requiring DSS/DHS updates on facility phase-out plans.
$50 million capital investment announced to reconstruct 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods through the Community Parks Initiative.
Bellevue Shelter closure planned by end of April 2026 due to severe disrepair, relocating approximately 250 inhabitants while maintaining overall shelter bed capacity.
Lawsuit filed with DCWP against Instant Recovery Corp. for allegedly engaging in predatory practices, overcharging customers, and other unlawful violations.
First four communities announced to receive over 2,000 free 2-K child care seats for two-year-olds starting this fall, marking a major step towards universal child care in NYC.
Kenny Minaya appointed as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS).

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Week of February 23, 2026

Robust measures implemented for rapid temperature drop and Code Blue, including increased homeless outreach, warming centers, and DSNY preparations.
State of emergency for new arrivals requiring temporary housing extended by 30 days, directing agencies to phase out facilities operating under suspended regulations.
State of emergency first declared in September 2021 extended by 30 days, Department of Correction mandated to update Mayor on compliance plans.
US and Israeli military strikes on Iran condemned as catastrophic escalation; enhanced patrols initiated and Iranian New Yorkers reassured of safety.
Diya Vij appointed Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs to extend the Mayor's affordability agenda to the arts.
$20 million invested over three years for the Strong Foundations initiative, expanding perinatal and early childhood mental health programs.
NYC families urged to apply for free 3-K and Pre-K programs by the February 27 deadline, with universal access regardless of income or immigration status.
$4 million restoration of four historic Hunterfly Road Houses at Weeksville Heritage Center completed, preserving one of the nation's oldest free Black communities.
Meeting held with President Donald Trump to propose over $21 billion in federal grants for a Sunnyside Yard affordable housing and infrastructure project, creating 12,000 homes and 30,000 jobs.
Erin Dalton appointed Commissioner of the 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.
Department of Correction's suspended compliance requirements extended by five days, mandating regular updates on plans to restore compliance.
Emergency provisions for temporary housing for new arrivals extended by five days, requiring an action plan to phase out reliance on suspended rules.
Travel ban lifted Monday 12 p.m.; NYC Public Schools to reopen for in-person instruction Tuesday; New Yorkers urged to continue exercising caution due to icy conditions.
Local state of emergency declared for a winter weather emergency terminated, effective February 24, 2026.

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03/01/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.11 03/01/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Announces Robust Measures to Keep New Yorkers Safe as Temperatures Rapidly Drop Sunday Night 03/01/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.11 02/28/2026AppointmentMayor Zohran Mamdani Appoints Diya Vij as Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs 02/28/2026StatementStatement from Mayor Mamdani on Military Strikes on Iran 02/27/2026HealthMayor Mamdani Announces $20 Million Investment in Strong Foundations Initiative to Expand Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs for Families 02/27/2026EducationICYMI: Mamdani Administration to NYC Parents: Apply for Pre-K and 3-K Before 11:59 P.M. Tonight 02/27/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces Completion of Weeksville Restoration, Preserving One of the Nation’s Oldest Free Black Communities 02/27/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Announces Completion of Weeksville Restoration, Preserving One of the Nation’s Oldest Free Black Communities 02/26/2026HousingMayor Mamdani Meets With President Donald Trump to Advance Federal Investment in Affordable Housing 02/25/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Erin Dalton as Commissioner of Department of Social Services 02/25/2026EducationAhead of Feb. 27 Deadline, Mayor Mamdani Urges Families to Apply for Pre-K and 3-K 02/25/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Ahead of Feb. 27 Deadline, Mayor Mamdani Urges Families to Apply for Pre-K and 3-K 02/24/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.10 02/24/2026EducationMayor Mamdani, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Urge New Yorkers to Apply for 3-K & Pre-K 02/24/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Sideya Sherman as City Planning Director and Chair, Reappoints Eric Enderlin and Edith Hsu-Chen to Housing and Planning Leadership 02/24/2026Public SafetyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Provides Weather Updates at NYC Emergency Management Headquarters 02/24/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.10 02/24/2026TranscriptRemarks as Prepared: Mayor Mamdani Provides Weather Updates at NYC Emergency Management Headquarters 02/23/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on NY1 With Shannan Ferry 02/23/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces Lift of Travel Ban; NYC Public Schools to Open for In-Person Instruction Tuesday 02/23/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 3.1 02/23/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Announces Lift of Travel Ban; NYC Public Schools to Open for In-Person Instruction Tuesday 02/23/2026Public SafetyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Provides Emergency Weather Update on 1010 Wins

Week of February 16, 2026

Local state of emergency declared and NYC streets closed to non-essential vehicles from 9 p.m. February 22 to 12 p.m. February 23, with a snow day for public schools on Monday.
Citywide comprehensive snow response plan released, deploying thousands of sanitation workers and emergency shovelers, activating warming centers and Code Blue operations.
Ana María Archila appointed Commissioner for International Affairs and Faiza Ali appointed Commissioner for Immigrant Affairs.
Christina Farrell appointed Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management.
First Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) initiated for affordable housing and resiliency projects, shortening review times from seven months to 90 days.
Ground broken on Timbale Terrace, a 100% affordable housing development in East Harlem, delivering 341 homes and a new community arts center.
Six new appointees, including a new Chair, appointed to the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board.
Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget of $127 billion released, proposing higher taxes on the wealthy or increased property taxes and reserve use to address a fiscal crisis.
$1.5 billion in New York State funding over two years announced with Governor Hochul to help address New York City's fiscal challenges.
City's Protected Time Off Law expanded, adding 32 hours of unpaid leave upon hire and broadening eligible reasons, with a new data-driven enforcement strategy.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.9 issued, extending a previous order for five days and reinstating suspended procurement laws 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 updates on phasing out non-compliant facilities.
New early childhood education center announced for the Upper East Side this fall, providing over 130 new Pre-K and 3-K seats.
Citywide "subscription trap" compliance warnings issued to nearly 200 NYC gyms for deceptive advertising related to membership cancellations.
Coney Island Business Improvement District created with an initial $1 million commitment for local small businesses, community beautification, and sanitation.

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02/22/2026Public SafetyEmergency Executive Order No. 3 02/22/2026Public SafetyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Declares Local State of Emergency, Snow Day for NYC Public Schools to Keep New Yorkers Safe 02/22/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on the Weather Channel 02/22/2026Public SafetyMayor Mamdani Declares Local State of Emergency, Snow Day for NYC Public Schools to Keep New Yorkers Safe 02/21/2026Public SafetyMamdani Administration Shares City’s Weekend Snow Response Plan 02/21/2026Public SafetyRemarks as Prepared: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Delivers Weather Update 02/21/2026Public SafetyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Holds a Press Conference to Provide Weather Updates 02/20/2026PolicyMamdani Administration Begins First-Ever Expedited Review of Affordable Housing and Resiliency Projects 02/20/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Announces Major Expansion of Protected Time Off for 4.3 Million Workers and New Data-Driven Enforcement Strategy 02/19/2026PolicyMamdani Administration Issues Citywide “Subscription Trap” Compliance Warning to Nearly 200 Gyms 02/19/2026EducationMayor Mamdani Announces Opening of Upper East Side Early Childhood Education Center This Fall, Meeting Critical Demand in District 02/19/2026EducationTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Announces Opening of Upper East Side Early Childhood Education Center This Fall, Meeting Critical Demand in District 02/19/2026PolicyMayor Mamdani Provides Update on Action Plan for Jails, Migrant Shelters 02/19/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 1.9 02/19/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order No. 2.9 02/18/2026HousingMamdani Administration Breaks Ground on Timbale Terrace Affordable Housing Development 02/18/2026HousingTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Break Ground on Timbale Terrace 02/18/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Announces Six Appointees to the Rent Guidelines Board 02/17/2026BudgetTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Releases Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget 02/17/2026AppointmentMayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Commissioners for International Affairs and Immigrant Affairs 02/17/2026BudgetMayor Mamdani Releases Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget 02/16/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Creates New Business Improvement District in Coney Island 02/16/2026BudgetMayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Announce $1.5 Billion to Help Address City Fiscal Challenges 02/16/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Christina Farrell as Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management

Week of February 9, 2026

New Coney Island Business Improvement District (BID) created, operational by July 2026 with a $1 million first-year operating budget.
Department of Correction (DOC) compliance exemptions extended for five days, requiring a full compliance plan by February 19, 2026.
Emergency order for Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services extended for five days, requiring a plan to phase out emergency housing facilities by February 19, 2026.
Construction restarted on four previously halted bus and bike lane projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn, aiming to deliver faster bus service for 130,000 daily riders and improve traffic safety.
Nadia Shihata nominated as Commissioner of the Department of Investigation (DOI), pending City Council confirmation.
City's budget gap revised to $7 billion from $12 billion, with proposals to raise taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations to address the deficit.
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 help shape future housing policy within 90 days.
New Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opened in Flatbush, the first new recreation center in over a decade and now Brooklyn's largest.

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Week of February 2, 2026

Expansion of shelter capacity, warming sites, and street outreach workers announced for dangerously low temperatures.
LinkNYC public service announcement launched urging homeless New Yorkers to call 311 or 911 for assistance during dangerously cold temperatures.
A new 106-bed Safe Haven shelter opened in Lower Manhattan, operated by Breaking Ground, to house vulnerable homeless New Yorkers.
Stricter enforcement launched for 250 of the city's most distressed apartment buildings through the Alternative Enforcement Program.
A $38.4 million investment announced with NYCHA to install clean heat pumps in all 712 units at Beach 41st Street Houses.
Executive Order No. 13 signed to reaffirm New York City's sanctuary status, enhance protections for immigrants, and limit federal immigration enforcement on city property.
A citywide "Know Your Rights" initiative launched, distributing over 30,000 multilingual flyers to educate New Yorkers on their rights during interactions with federal immigration authorities.
A Request for Information launched for new and existing 2-K and 3-K child care providers, marking the first step towards universal child care in NYC.
The NYC Free Tax Prep initiative promoted, offering free in-person and virtual tax preparation services for eligible New Yorkers, alongside a crackdown on deceptive practices by paid preparers.
Phylisa Wisdom appointed as the new Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.6 issued, extending a previous order for five days and requiring the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6 issued, extending a previous order for five days and mandating a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities operating under emergency rule suspensions for humanitarian relief centers.
A special election proclaimed for April 28, 2026, in the 3rd Council district to fill the vacancy created by Council Member Erik Bottcher's resignation.
The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building cupola will open for first-ever free public tours starting in June, following a $6 million improvement project.
Mayor Mamdani will host the administration's first annual Interfaith Breakfast on February 6, 2026, bringing together faith leaders to honor the city's religious diversity.

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Week of January 26, 2026

Snow removal operations updated, with 23 million pounds of snow melted, 116 million pounds of salt used, and thousands of workers deployed.
NYC Public Schools returned to in-person learning Tuesday, January 27, following a one-day remote instruction.
New single-room shelter units opened in Upper Manhattan for homeless New Yorkers during extreme cold, alongside expanded warming centers and relaxed shelter intake policies.
Executive Order 12 signed, mandating all city agencies appoint a Chief Savings Officer within five days to identify budget savings for the $12 billion deficit, with initial assessments due in 45 days.
Five new Commissioners appointed, including Dr. Alister Martin for Health and Mental Hygiene and Stanley Richards for Correction, the latter being the first formerly incarcerated individual in that role.
A "$12 billion Adams Budget Crisis" for FY2026 and FY2027 announced, attributed to previous administration's fiscal mismanagement and state disinvestment, with plans to balance by taxing wealthy and corporations.
Sharun Goodwin appointed Commissioner of Probation, Yume Kitasei for Citywide Administrative Services, and Lisa Garcia for Environmental Protection.
City's first "World Cup Czar" appointed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with other key city office appointments and re-appointments.
$5 million settlement reached with Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda for Minimum Pay Rate violations, with Uber reinstating up to 10,000 wrongfully deactivated food delivery workers.
Over 50,000 applications submitted for 3-K and Pre-K programs; the application deadline is February 27.
Free admission to the Louis Armstrong House Museum announced for Saturday, February 7, to kick off Black History Month and ensure accessibility for all New Yorkers.
State of emergency regarding Department of Correction compliance extended, with DOC mandated to submit a full compliance plan by February 19, 2026.
State of emergency for Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers extended for 30 days, with DSS/DHS directed to plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities relying on suspended regulations.

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Week of January 19, 2026

City mobilized full response to major winter storm with heavy snow and extreme cold approaching, coordinating agencies, activating EOC, opening warming centers, and issuing safety advisories.
NYC Public Schools pivot to remote instruction on Monday, January 26 due to extreme weather conditions.
Warming centers opened, intensified outreach to homeless, and residents urged to stay home for safety amidst severe winter weather.
Emergency Executive Order No. 1.4 extended for five days, requiring Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026 for full compliance with laws currently suspended.
Emergency Executive Order No. 2.4 extended for five days to maintain temporary housing operations, mandating a Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services plan by February 19, 2026 to phase out facilities relying on suspended regulations.
Quadrennial Advisory Commission formed with Speaker Julie Menin to review and recommend compensation changes for city elected officials and District Attorneys, fulfilling a City Charter requirement.
Two new "Elevate You" youth clinics launched at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens, funded by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, offering comprehensive healthcare for young people ages 16 to 25.
Hotel hidden fees and unexpected credit card holds banned through a DCWP final rule, ensuring consumer transparency and going into effect February 21, 2026.
Just Home Supportive Housing Initiative restarted, reversing the prior administration's block, to create 83 new affordable homes for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers with medical needs on the NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi campus.
Statement on Governor Hochul's budget proposal commended state investments in early childhood education but criticized New York City's budget gap and called for increased contributions from the wealthy and corporations.
Over one billion dollars in state funding announced to expand universal child care for 2- and 3-year-olds; commitment to New York City's sanctuary policies reiterated despite federal threats.

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Week of January 12, 2026

Tricia Shimamura appointed as the new Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, bringing extensive experience in public service and infrastructure projects.
Historic $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 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for achieving full compliance with laws currently waived.
Afua Atta-Mensah appointed Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice, tasked with creating the Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan within the administration's first 100 days.
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) sued delivery app Motoclick and its CEO for violating delivery worker laws, seeking millions in stolen pay, and warned major delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber to comply with new worker protection laws taking effect on January 26.
Emergency Executive Order 2.2 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Social Services and Homeless Services to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out reliance on emergency facilities operating under suspended rules.
Executive Order 11 signed, directing city agencies to inventory and reduce fees and civil penalties for small businesses, assess permit wait times, and propose administrative and legislative actions, including studying an amnesty program.
3-K and Pre-K applications launched, open until February 27, 2026, with families encouraged 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), bringing extensive experience in transportation policy and operations with a focus on worker-centered policies.
Rafael Espinal appointed Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), focusing on ensuring New York City remains affordable for artists and creatives.

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01/17/2026AppointmentMayor Zohran Mamdani Appoints Tricia Shimamura as NYC Parks Commissioner 01/17/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Tricia Shimamura as NYC Parks Commissioner 01/17/2026AppointmentMayor Zohran Mamdani Appoints Tricia Shimamura as NYC Parks Commissioner 01/17/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Tricia Shimamura as NYC Parks Commissioner 01/16/2026HousingMamdani Administration Announces Historic $2.1 Million Settlement to Address Hazardous Conditions and Tenant Harassment Across 14 Buildings 01/16/2026PolicyTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Administration Announces Historic $2.1 Million Settlement to Address Hazardous Conditions and Tenant Harassment Across 14 Buildings 01/16/2026HousingTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Administration Announces Historic $2.1 Million Settlement to Address Hazardous Conditions and Tenant Harassment Across 14 Buildings 01/16/2026HousingMamdani Administration Announces Historic $2.1 Million Settlement to Address Hazardous Conditions and Tenant Harassment Across 14 Buildings 01/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order 1.2 01/15/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice 01/15/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice 01/15/2026PolicyNew Era of Accountability: Mamdani Administration’s DCWP Sues Motoclick and CEO, Warns Delivery Apps to Comply With Worker Protections 01/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order 2.2 01/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order 2.2 01/15/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice 01/15/2026Public SafetyNew Era of Accountability: Mamdani Administration’s DCWP Sues Motoclick and CEO, Warns Delivery Apps to Comply With Worker Protections 01/15/2026Executive OrderEmergency Executive Order 1.2 01/15/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice 01/14/2026EducationMamdani Administration Celebrates Launch of 3-K & Pre-K Applications 01/14/2026TranscriptTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Administration Celebrates Launch of 3-K & Pre-K Applications 01/14/2026Executive OrderMayor Mamdani Signs Executive Order to Inventory and Cut Fines and Fees for Small Businesses 01/14/2026EducationMamdani Administration Celebrates Launch of 3-K & Pre-K Applications 01/14/2026StatementTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Administration Celebrates Launch of 3-K & Pre-K Applications 01/14/2026Executive OrderMayor Mamdani Signs Executive Order to Inventory and Cut Fines and Fees for Small Businesses 01/14/2026Executive OrderExecutive Order 11 01/14/2026Executive OrderExecutive Order 11 01/13/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Nominates Midori Valdivia as Chair of Taxi and Limousine Commission 01/13/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Nominates Midori Valdivia as Chair of Taxi and Limousine Commission 01/13/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Nominates Midori Valdivia as Chair of Taxi and Limousine Commission 01/13/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Nominates Midori Valdivia as Chair of Taxi and Limousine Commission 01/12/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment 01/12/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment 01/12/2026AppointmentTranscript: Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment 01/12/2026AppointmentMayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment

Week of January 5, 2026

Emergency Executive Order 1 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance with laws and regulations.
Emergency Executive Order 2 extended for five days, requiring DSS and DHS to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out reliance on suspended laws for temporary housing facilities.
$4 million committed to expand public bathroom access citywide, with an RFP issued for modular restrooms and a new facility confirmed for West Harlem this year.
1,500 free tickets for the 'Under the Radar' Theater Festival distributed to New Yorkers, promoting arts and culture accessibility.
Free universal childcare for two-year-olds launched in NYC with Governor Hochul, with state investments expanding universal childcare for children under five statewide.
Senior communications hires announced for City Hall, including Anna Bahr as Communications Director and Joe Calvello as Press Secretary.
Simonia Brown appointed as Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy to advance the Mayor's affordability agenda.
Christine Clarke appointed as Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights.
New York City experienced its safest year ever for gun violence in 2025, with shooting incidents and victims at historic lows and a 3% decrease in overall major crime.
Two emergency executive orders signed, directing city agencies to develop compliance plans for Board of Corrections' Minimum Standards, city shelter laws, and implementation of Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement.
Executive Orders 09 and 10 signed to combat junk fees and deceptive subscription practices, establishing a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force and directing the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to enforce compliance.
Executive Order 08 issued to protect tenants from rental ripoffs and abusive landlord practices, establishing public hearings and prioritizing enforcement of tenant protection laws.
Three new judges, Cary Fischer, Natalie Barros, and Andrés Casas, appointed along with nine judicial reappointments to Criminal and Family Courts.

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Week of December 29, 2025

Inaugural Address delivered January 1, 2026, outlining a vision for expansive government committed to safety, affordability, and abundance for all New Yorkers.
Executive Order 01 continued all executive orders prior to September 26, 2024, and revoked those issued on or after that date, excluding emergency orders.
Mayor's Office reorganized by Executive Order 02, establishing five Deputy Mayors, a Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel, and Director of Communications with defined portfolios and agency oversight.
Mike Flynn appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation as Mayor Mamdani's first official act.
NYC Department of Transportation will complete the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard, installing parking-protected bike lanes along its full length with one travel lane, one bike lane, and one parking/loading lane in each direction.
Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants re-established and revitalized by Executive Order 03 to coordinate city efforts for tenant rights, housing quality, and affordability, with Cea Weaver appointed as Director.
Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Task Force established by Executive Order 04 to identify City-owned land for at least 25,000 new housing units over ten years.
Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development (SPEED) Task Force established by Executive Order 05 to streamline administrative and permitting processes for affordable housing production.
Dina Levy appointed Housing Commissioner; "Rental Ripoff" hearings established by executive order across all five boroughs for New Yorkers to report poor housing conditions and unfair practices.
Office of Mass Engagement (OME) established by Executive Order 07 to transform public participation in city government, centralizing public engagement, discontinuing the Office of Civic Engagement, and appointing Tascha Van Auken as Commissioner.
Ali Najmi appointed Chair of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, established by Executive Order 06 to recruit, evaluate, and recommend candidates for judicial appointments and reappointments.
U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro condemned, prioritizing the safety of New Yorkers, especially the Venezuelan community.

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