This Week in the New York City Government: July 20, 2023

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams, Parks Commissioner Donoghue, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Announce More Than $40 Million Investment in Safer, More Vibrant Downtown Brooklyn
• Mayor Adams and Comptroller Lander Announce New Reforms to Cut Red Tape, Make It Easier for Nonprofits to Get Paid on Time
• Mayor Adams Announces New Radio Show “Hear from The Mayor” On WBLS
• Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Lay Out Comprehensive Special Education Improvements to Take Effect for NYC Public Schools
• As Asylum Seekers in City’s Care Tops 54,800, Mayor Adams Announces New Policy to Help Asylum Seekers Move From Shelter
• Mayor Adams Appoints Edward Caban as NYPD Commissioner, Tania Kinsella as First Deputy Commissioner
• Mayor Adams Announces Return of ‘Rise Up NYC’ Concert Series, Providing Eight Free, Safe Events for New Yorkers This Summer
• Mayor Adams’ Statement Following CityFHEPS Council Vote

City Council

• Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto on Legislation to Address Homelessness Crisis by Helping New Yorkers Move Out of Shelter and Avoid Evictions with CityFHEPS Vouchers

Comptroller Lander

• Statement of Comptroller Brad Lander on City’s Plan to Limit Shelter Stays to 60 Days
• NYC Comptroller to UPS CEO: Extended Strike Could Damage Country’s Highest Volume Parcel Company Long-term
• NYC Comptroller Lander Presses Bank of America Board to Initiate Compensation Clawbacks After Revelation of Junk Fees
• DASHBOARD UPDATE: NYC Comptroller Releases New Monthly Data on Department of Correction Operations