This Week in the New York City Government: February 2, 2024

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams Unveils New Anti-Trash Technology, Launches Next Phase of City’s War on Trash
• At Annual Interfaith Breakfast, Mayor Adams, Faith Leaders Launch Citywide Clergy Collective to Prevent Gun Violence
• Mayor Adams’ Statement on Passage of City Council Bills That Will Make New York City Less Safe
• New York City Leads Coalition of Cities Urging Supreme Court to Safeguard Access to Medication Abortion
• Mayor Adams’ Statement on Passing of Department of Veterans Services Deputy Commissioner Paul Vallone

City Council

• New York City Council Overrides Mayor’s Vetoes on Legislation to Support Police Transparency and Ban Solitary Confinement
• Statement from Speaker Adams on the New York City Council Holding a Stated Meeting on Tuesday to Override Mayor’s Vetoes of Int. 586-A and Int. 549-A

Comptroller Lander

• NYC Comptroller Lander & NYC Pension Funds Launch Shareholder Drive to Hold Banks Accountable for Transition Away from Financing of Fossil Fuels
• Late Payment of Contracts by City Agencies Remains a Large and Growing Problem, Comptroller’s Annual Contracts Summary Report Finds
• Comptroller Lander Launches Online Form for Public to Aid Investigation into 60-Day Shelter Limit for Asylum Seekers
• NYC Comptroller & Investor Coalition: Starbucks’ Workers’ Rights Assessment Beset by Lack of Worker Input & Failure of Board to Accept Responsibility