This Week in the New York City Government: June 3, 2023

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams Announces Winners of Annual Awards for Excellence in Public Design
• Mayor Adams Announces Placement of New Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center
• Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, and Commissioner Vasan Bring Mindful Breathing Practices to all New York City Public Schools
• Mayor Adams Announces Creation of New York City’s First Jewish Advisory Council
• Mayor Adams to Fund Crisis Management System at Record Level of $86 Million Next Fiscal Year
• Mayor Adams, Sanitation Commissioner Tisch Announce Next Steps in War on Rats: Rules Requiring More Businesses to Containerize Their Waste

City Council

• Statement from Speaker Adams on Funding Increase for Crisis Management System (CMS) Organizations
• Statement from Speaker Adams on the Passing of former New York Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch
• Statement from Speaker Adams on Diwali Becoming an Official NYC Public School Holiday
• City Council, Homeless Services Providers and Advocates Denounce Mayor Adams’ Veto of CityFHEPS Bills, Passed by Veto-Proof Majority, as Political Act That Harms New Yorkers

Comptroller Lander

• Comptroller Audit Found that Only 3 People Secured Permanent Housing Out of 2,308 Caught in Mayor Adams’ Homeless Sweeps 
• Comptroller Publishes New Air, Water, Land Quality Maps on NYC Climate Dashboard