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Week of April 27, 2026
- Free FIFA World Cup 2026 fan events featuring live match viewings and cultural programming launching across all five New York City boroughs
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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