This Week in the New York City Government: March 24, 2023

Mayor Adams

• Tech Equity: Mayor Adams Expands ‘Big Apple Connect’ to Deliver Free Internet, TV to More Than 300,000 New Yorkers at 200 NYCHA Developments
• Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Expand Harlem River Greenway to the Bronx
• Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Combat Lithium-Ion Battery Fires, Promote Safe Electric Micromobility Usage
• Mayor Adams Hosts Renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson On ‘Get Stuff Done-cast’

City Council

• Council Votes to Codify Discounted Ferry Rides and Expand Eligibility to High School Students, Require Department of Education to Help Students Access IDNYC
• Statement from Speaker Adams on Indictments Related to the Deaths of Aamir Griffin, Sean Vance

Comptroller Lander

• NYPD Overspending on Overtime Grew Dramatically in Recent Years
• Statement from Comptroller Brad Lander on Panel for Educational Policy Vote on Department of Education Budget
• Comptroller Lander, Islamic Relief USA, and Hunger Relief Organizations Host “Iftar On The Go” Meal Distributions Throughout Ramadan