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Week of March 23, 2026
- Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan entrance bike and pedestrian access redesigned for safety and separation, completed by June ahead of FIFA World Cup.
- Alleged assassination plot against Nerdeen Kiswani thwarted by NYPD and FBI, resulting in an arrest.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.16 extended for five days, continuing state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.16 extended for five days, continuing suspension of certain Department of Correction regulations.
- City agencies identified over $1.7 billion in savings for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 through operational reforms.
- Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez appointed as the first Executive Director of the new Office of Street Vendor Services.
- Neighborhood Builders Fast Track program launched to expedite affordable housing on city-owned land, aiming for up to 1,000 new homes within two years.
- Over $1.8 million in restitution and penalties secured for more than 830 fast-food and retail workers from Fair Workweek Law violations.
- Ground broken on project near Yankee Stadium to improve Bronx crosstown Bx6 SBS bus service and street safety for over 25,000 daily riders.
- Back Home Unit and Back Home NYC guide launched to support New Yorkers displaced by disasters and help them return home faster.
- Fatal ground collision at LaGuardia Airport involving Air Canada Express flight and Port Authority vehicle resulted in two pilot deaths; NTSB investigation underway, airport reopened.
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Week of March 16, 2026
- Emergency operations for temporary housing of new arrivals extended for five days; DSS and DHS directed to plan phase-out of suspended-regulation facilities.
- Plans outlined to reduce a $12 billion budget deficit by taxing the wealthiest New Yorkers.
- Suspension of certain Department of Correction compliance requirements extended for five days, with DOC mandated to update plans for restoring compliance.
- Richard Lee appointed Commissioner of the Department of Finance to oversee collection of over $50 billion in annual city revenue.
- Carl Weisbrod, Dr. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, and Larian Angelo appointed to the Quadrennial Advisory Commission to review compensation for NYC elected officials.
- Remarks delivered at Eid Al-Fitr prayers, reflecting on experience as the city's first Muslim mayor during Ramadan.
- Executive Order No. 15 established the Office of Community Safety (OCS) to consolidate citywide programs addressing gun violence, mental health crises, hate crimes, and victim services.
- Renita Francois appointed Deputy Mayor for Community Safety, and the Mayor's Office of Community Safety created to implement a whole-of-government approach to crime prevention.
- Universal child care advocated, highlighting NYC's expansion of free 2-K and 3-K seats supported by a $1.2 billion state investment.
- New tools and financial assistance applications reopened to help homeowners add Ancillary Dwelling Units (ADUs), providing up to $395,000 in funding.
- Joy expressed for the release of Dylan Lopez Contreras, the first NYC public school student detained by ICE, after ten months.
- Criminal enforcement for minor traffic offenses against cyclists and e-bike riders ceased, shifting to civil summonses; legislation will develop to enhance street safety.
- Gregory Anderson appointed Commissioner of the Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
- The $80M revamped NYC Future Fund launched, providing affordable financing to small businesses, especially immigrant-, minority-, and women-owned enterprises.
- Breakfast hosted at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, highlighting Irish contributions to New York City.
- NYPD formally codified its policy requiring release of body-worn camera footage within 30 days of critical incidents.
- Release of Leqaa Kordia from federal detention welcomed after advocacy with President Trump.
- Over 7,000 potholes repaired citywide during a weekend blitz, improving street safety.
- All eligible NYC schools will have 15 MPH slow zones by the end of the first term, marking the largest expansion of Sammy’s Law.
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Week of March 9, 2026
- NYC311 call center celebrated its 23rd anniversary with Mayor Mamdani visiting, thanking staff, and taking calls from residents.
- Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs established by Executive Order No. 14, replacing the NYC Unity Project, with Taylor Brown appointed as its director, making her the first transgender person to lead a New York City office.
- Anti-Muslim bigotry and Islamophobic remarks condemned by Mayor Mamdani, asserting that being Muslim and a New Yorker are not conflicting identities for the city's one million Muslim residents.
- Citywide pothole repair blitz launched, deploying over 80 NYC DOT crews to fill thousands of potholes across all five boroughs in one day following a record-setting winter.
- Historic $2.1 million court judgment secured against Bronx landlord at 919 Prospect Avenue, marking the first time maximum penalties were imposed under the Nuisance Abatement Law for extensive uncorrected code violations.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.13 extended the Department of Correction's state of emergency for five days, immediately reinstating compliance with specific Administrative Code sections 9-116 b/c and 12-120/12-121.
- 2,000 free 2-K seats launched in four communities and 3-K expanded by over 1,000 seats across 56 zip codes, marking progress toward universal childcare starting this September.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.13 extended temporary housing facilities for new arrivals for five days and required a plan from the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services to phase out reliance on suspended laws.
- State's One-House Budget Resolutions praised for addressing the fiscal deficit, extending the fare-free bus pilot, and supporting universal childcare, with a call for mayoral control.
- Two individuals arrested for deploying improvised explosive devices, containing TATP, at a protest outside Gracie Mansion, with a third device found in their vehicle, are being investigated as ISIS-inspired terrorism.
- Federal indictments announced for Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi on terrorism charges and allegiance to ISIS, emphasizing accountability and the city's commitment to public safety.
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Week of March 2, 2026
- White supremacist protest outside Gracie Mansion involving an attempted explosive device condemned.
- Police Officer Sorffly Davius died following a medical episode while deployed with the U.S. Army National Guard.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.12 extended Department of Correction compliance requirement suspension for five days, mandating regular updates.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.12 extended for five days, continuing the state of emergency for new arrivals' temporary housing centers and requiring DSS/DHS phase-out plan updates.
- New initiatives launched to remove longstanding sidewalk sheds with $650 million for NYCHA façade repairs and new Department of Buildings rules for less frequent inspections and reduced coverage.
- Bellevue Shelter will close by end of April 2026 due to severe disrepair, relocating approximately 250 inhabitants.
- $50 million capital investment made to reconstruct 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods through the Community Parks Initiative.
- Lawsuit filed against tow truck operator Instant Recovery Corp. for predatory practices, overcharging, and unlawful violations.
- First four communities announced to receive over 2,000 free 2-K child care seats for two-year-olds starting this fall.
- Kenny Minaya appointed Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services (SBS).
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Week of February 23, 2026
- State of emergency first declared in September 2021 extended for 30 days via Emergency Executive Order No. 1.11, a previous directive extended for five days, and the Department of Correction mandated to update on compliance plans.
- State of emergency extended for 30 days due to a substantial increase in new arrivals via Emergency Executive Order No. 2.11, with agencies directed to develop a plan to phase out facilities operating under suspended regulations.
- Expanded measures deployed to keep New Yorkers safe during a rapid temperature drop and Code Blue, including increased outreach for homeless individuals, opening warming centers, and DSNY preparations for icy conditions.
- US and Israeli military strikes on Iran condemned as a catastrophic escalation, with proactive steps outlined to ensure the safety of New Yorkers including enhanced patrols.
- Diya Vij appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs to extend the Mayor's affordability agenda to the arts.
- $4 million restoration of four historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center completed, preserving one of the nation's oldest free Black communities.
- $20 million invested over three years for the Strong Foundations initiative, expanding perinatal and early childhood mental health programs and supporting workforce development for mental health professionals.
- NYC parents urged to apply for free Pre-K and 3-K programs by the February 27th deadline, ensuring every applicant receives an offer regardless of income or immigration status.
- Federal investment in affordable housing advanced with President Trump, proposing over $21 billion in grants for 12,000 new affordable homes and 30,000 jobs at Sunnyside Yard.
- Erin Dalton appointed as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS).
- Previous order extending suspended compliance requirements for the Department of Correction extended for five days via Emergency Executive Order No. 1.10, with mandated regular updates on compliance plans.
- Sideya Sherman appointed as City Planning Director and Chair, with Eric Enderlin and Edith Hsu-Chen reappointed to leadership roles in housing and city planning.
- Existing emergency provisions for temporary housing for new arrivals extended by five days via Emergency Executive Order No. 2.10, mandating an action plan to phase out reliance on suspended rules.
- Local state of emergency declared for a winter weather emergency terminated via Emergency Executive Order No. 3.1, effective February 24, 2026.
- Citywide travel ban lifted Monday 12 p.m., and NYC Public Schools reopened for in-person instruction on Tuesday, with continued caution urged due to remaining slick and icy road conditions.
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Week of February 16, 2026
- Local state of emergency declared and NYC vehicular traffic closed from 9 p.m. February 22 to 12 p.m. February 23 due to a severe snowstorm, with exemptions for essential services.
- Traditional 'snow day' announced for all NYC public schools on Monday, February 23, due to an impending blizzard.
- Comprehensive snow response plan released, detailing deployment of thousands of sanitation workers and emergency shovelers, inter-agency coordination, and activation of warming centers and Code Blue operations.
- Six new appointees, including a new Chair, announced for the nine-member Rent Guidelines Board.
- 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-ever 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, including units for formerly homeless New Yorkers, and a new community arts center.
- City's Protected Time Off Law expanded, adding 32 hours of unpaid leave upon hire and broadening eligible reasons for use, along with a new data-driven enforcement strategy.
- Compliance warnings issued to nearly 200 NYC gyms about "subscription traps" and deceptive advertising related to membership cancellations.
- New early childhood education center announced to open on the Upper East Side this fall, providing over 130 new Pre-K and 3-K seats.
- Update provided on action plans for city jails and migrant shelters, with emergency executive orders issued to improve Rikers Island conditions and bring the shelter system into compliance.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.9 extended for five days, immediately reinstating previously suspended procurement laws and regulations for the Department of Correction.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.9 extended Emergency Executive Order No. 2.8 for five days, continuing the state of emergency for humanitarian relief centers.
- $127 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget released, addressing an inherited fiscal crisis with proposed revenue adjustments, new savings initiatives, and targeted investments.
- $1.5 billion in New York State funding over two years announced by Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul to help address New York City's fiscal challenges.
- Coney Island Business Improvement District created, with an initial $1 million commitment to support local small businesses and enhance community beautification and sanitation.
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Week of February 9, 2026
- Coney Island Business Improvement District created, operational by July 2026 with a first-year operating budget up to $1 million.
- Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services must submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for phasing out emergency housing facilities under an extended emergency order.
- Department of Correction must submit a plan by February 19, 2026, detailing how it will achieve full compliance with previously exempted laws under an extended emergency order.
- Construction restarts on four previously halted bus and bike lane projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn, aiming for faster bus service for 130,000 daily riders and improved traffic safety.
- Nadia Shihata nominated as Commissioner of the Department of Investigation.
- City's budget gap revised to $7 billion from an initial $12 billion due to updated revenue forecasts, savings, and reserves, with proposed structural solutions including tax increases on the wealthy and corporations.
- Lisa Gelobter appointed Chief Technology Officer, Nisha Agarwal Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities, and Lisa Scott-McKenzie Commissioner of the Department for the Aging.
- First-ever Rental Ripoff Hearings launched across all five boroughs, inviting tenants to share experiences to shape future housing policy within 90 days.
- New Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opens in Flatbush, the first new Parks recreation center in over a decade and now Brooklyn's largest.
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Week of February 2, 2026
- Stricter enforcement began for 250 of New York City's most distressed apartment buildings through the Alternative Enforcement Program, increasing monitoring and city-funded repairs with costs billed to landlords.
- Expanded shelter and warming center capacity, bolstered street outreach, and deployed more workers to protect vulnerable New Yorkers during dangerously low temperatures.
- New 106-bed Safe Haven shelter opened in Lower Manhattan, operated by Breaking Ground, to house vulnerable homeless New Yorkers during a cold snap.
- LinkNYC public service announcement rolled out urging homeless New Yorkers to use kiosks to call 311 or 911 for shelter and services during severe cold.
- Executive Order No. 13 issued protecting New Yorkers from abusive immigration enforcement by mandating city agencies to audit policies and restricting non-local law enforcement's use of City property without authorization.
- New York City's sanctuary status reaffirmed through an executive order, protecting immigrant rights and privacy, and limiting city cooperation with federal immigration authorities; a "Know Your Rights" push launched with 30,000 multilingual flyers distributed.
- Special election proclaimed for April 28, 2026, in the 3rd Council district to fill the vacancy created by Council Member Erik Bottcher's resignation.
- Request for Information launched for new and existing 2-K and 3-K childcare providers, marking the first step towards establishing universal childcare in New York City.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.6 issued, extending EEO No. 2.5 for five days and requiring DSS/DHS to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out temporary housing facilities operating under emergency rule suspensions.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.6 issued, extending a previous order for five days and mandating the Department of Correction to submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to achieve full compliance with applicable laws currently waived.
- $38.4 million investment announced with NYCHA to install clean heat pumps in all 712 units at Beach 41st Street Houses, aiming to provide modern heating and cooling as part of the "Clean Heat for All" initiative.
- Phylisa Wisdom appointed as the new Executive Director of the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism.
- Administration's first annual Interfaith Breakfast hosted on February 6, 2026, bringing together faith leaders from across the five boroughs.
- Free tax preparation services promoted for eligible New Yorkers through the NYC Free Tax Prep initiative, coupled with an expanded crackdown on deceptive practices by paid tax preparers.
- David N. Dinkins Municipal Building cupola to open for first-ever free public tours starting in June, following a $6 million improvement project.
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Week of January 26, 2026
- NYC Public Schools return to in-person learning on Tuesday, January 27, following a one-day pivot to remote instruction.
- City snow removal operations melted 23 million pounds of snow, used 116 million pounds of salt, and deployed thousands of city workers following a winter storm.
- Video released urges New Yorkers to take precautions during extreme cold, announcing expanded warming centers, relaxed shelter intake, and enhanced outreach.
- City's successful response to a major winter storm detailed, with ongoing cleanup, continued Code Blue protocols for the homeless, virtual learning for students, and services restoring by tomorrow.
- Emergency expansion of new single-room shelter units in Upper Manhattan available tomorrow houses homeless New Yorkers reluctant to use shared shelters during persistent extreme winter cold.
- An "Adams Budget Crisis" was announced, detailing a $12 billion budget shortfall for FY2026 and FY2027 attributed to former Mayor Adams' fiscal mismanagement and state disinvestment.
- Executive Order signed requires all city agencies to designate a Chief Savings Officer to identify recurring savings and streamline service delivery.
- Five new commissioner appointments include Dr. Alister Martin as Health Commissioner and Stanley Richards, the first formerly incarcerated individual in that role, as Correction Commissioner.
- Sharun Goodwin, Yume Kitasei, and Lisa Garcia appointed Commissioners for the Departments of Probation, Citywide Administrative Services, and Environmental Protection, respectively.
- City's first "World Cup Czar" appointed in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with other key city office appointments.
- $5 million settlement reached with Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda for minimum pay violations affecting nearly 50,000 food delivery workers, with Uber reinstating up to 10,000 wrongfully deactivated workers.
- Over 50,000 applications submitted for 3-K and Pre-K programs since opening, with applications remaining open until February 27.
- State of emergency for Department of Correction compliance, first declared in 2021, extended for 30 days, requiring a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance with suspended laws.
- State of emergency for Humanitarian Emergency Response extended for 30 days, directing DSS/DHS to develop a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities relying on emergency law suspensions.
- Louis Armstrong House Museum offers free admission on Saturday, February 7, to kick off Black History Month and ensure Black history accessibility.
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Week of January 19, 2026
- City agencies mobilized and Emergency Operations Center activated in response to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and extreme cold.
- Remote instruction announced for New York City Public Schools on Monday, January 26, due to extreme weather conditions.
- Warming centers opened and intensified outreach to the homeless activated as part of the city's severe winter weather response.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 1.4 extended previous Department of Correction compliance suspension for five days, requiring a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance.
- Emergency Executive Order No. 2.4 extended temporary housing operations suspension for five days, requiring a 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.
- Two new "Elevate You" youth clinics launched at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens, providing comprehensive healthcare for ages 16-25 with $4 million from MetroPlusHealth.
- Hidden hotel fees and unexpected credit card holds banned by DCWP rule, effective February 21, 2026.
- Governor Hochul's budget proposal praised for early childhood education investments, but criticized for NYC's budget gap, with a call for increased contributions from the wealthy and corporations.
- Just Home Supportive Housing Initiative restarted, reversing prior administration's block, to create 83 affordable supportive housing units at Jacobi Hospital.
- Over $1 billion in state funding secured to expand universal childcare for 2- and 3-year-olds.
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Week of January 12, 2026
- Tricia Shimamura appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
- Historic $2.1 million settlement reached with A&E Realty to correct over 4,000 building code violations and stop tenant harassment across 14 buildings.
- Emergency Executive Order 1.2 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Correction submit a plan by February 19, 2026, for full compliance with currently waived laws.
- Afua Atta-Mensah appointed Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice, tasked with publishing a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan within 100 days.
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) sued delivery app Motoclick and its CEO for violating worker laws, seeking millions in stolen pay, and warned other delivery apps to comply by January 26.
- Emergency Executive Order 2.2 extended for five days, mandating the Department of Social Services and Homeless Services submit a plan by February 19, 2026, to phase out facilities operating under suspended rules.
- Executive Order 11 issued, directing city agencies to inventory and reduce fees and civil penalties for small businesses, including studying an amnesty program.
- 3-K and Pre-K applications launched, open until February 27, 2026, encouraging families to apply online, by phone, or at Family Welcome Centers.
- Midori Valdivia nominated as Chair and Commissioner of the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).
- Rafael Espinal appointed Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) to ensure NYC remains affordable for artists and creatives.
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Week of January 5, 2026
- $4 million committed to expand public bathroom access citywide, launching an RFP for modular restrooms with a new facility confirmed for West Harlem this year.
- 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 on Rikers Island.
- Emergency Executive Order 1, related to the Department of Correction, extended for five days, mandating a plan for full regulatory compliance by February 19, 2026.
- Emergency Executive Order 2, concerning temporary housing for increased arrivals, extended for five days, mandating a plan from the Department of Social Services and Department of Homeless Services by February 19, 2026, to phase out reliance on emergency suspensions for related facilities.
- Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul launched free child care for two-year-olds in New York City, part of statewide investments for universal child care for children under five.
- 1,500 free tickets distributed for the 'Under the Radar' Theater Festival to promote arts accessibility as a key component of the administration's affordability agenda.
- Anna Bahr appointed Communications Director and Joe Calvello as Press Secretary, among new senior communications hires for City Hall.
- Simonia Brown appointed Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy to advance the Mayor’s affordability agenda with State partners.
- Christine Clarke appointed Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights to enforce the NYC Human Rights Law and defend New Yorkers' rights.
- New York City experienced its safest year ever for gun violence in 2025, with the fewest shooting incidents and victims on record and a 3% decrease in overall major crime.
- Two executive orders signed to combat deceptive junk fees and subscription tricks, directing the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to enforce compliance and protect New Yorkers.
- Executive Order 09 established an interagency Citywide Junk Fee Task Force and directed the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to combat hidden junk fees.
- Executive Order 10 directed the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prioritize enforcement against deceptive subscription practices and explore further consumer protections.
- Executive Order 08 established public hearings across the five boroughs to address abusive landlord practices and prioritized the enforcement of tenant protection laws.
- Three new judges, Cary Fischer, Natalie Barros, and Andrés Casas, appointed, along with the reappointment of nine existing judges to Criminal and Family Courts.
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Week of December 29, 2025
- Inaugural Address delivered on January 1, 2026, outlining a vision for an expansive government committed to safety, affordability, and abundance for all New Yorkers.
- Mike Flynn appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation as the administration's first official act.
- Executive Order 01 signed, continuing all executive orders issued prior to September 26, 2024, and revoking those issued on or after that date, excluding emergency executive orders.
- Executive Order 02 signed, reorganizing the Mayor's Office and establishing five Deputy Mayors with defined portfolios, outlining responsibilities for senior staff.
- Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants revitalized via Executive Order 03; Executive Order 04 established the Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Task Force to identify city-owned sites for at least 25,000 new housing units over ten years; Executive Order 05 established the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development (SPEED) Task Force to accelerate affordable housing production; Cea Weaver appointed Director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants; and intervention announced in a major landlord's bankruptcy proceedings.
- Dina Levy appointed Housing Commissioner; "Rental Ripoff" hearings formed citywide via executive order across all five boroughs for New Yorkers to report poor housing conditions and unfair practices, aiming to expose landlord abuses and inform housing policy.
- McGuinness Boulevard redesign to be completed by the NYC Department of Transportation, installing parking-protected bike lanes along its full length with one travel lane, one parking-protected bike lane, and one vehicular parking and loading lane in each direction to enhance safety for all commuters.
- Executive Order 07 established the Office of Mass Engagement (OME) to transform how New Yorkers participate in city government, centralizing public engagement efforts and discontinuing the Office of Civic Engagement; Tascha Van Auken appointed as Commissioner.
- Ali Najmi appointed Chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary; Executive Order 06 established the committee to recruit, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates for judicial appointments and reappointments to city courts, increasing transparency and engagement in judicial selection.
- U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro for planned imprisonment in NYC condemned, prioritizing the safety of New Yorkers, especially the Venezuelan community.
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