This Week in the New York City Government: May 10, 2024

Mayor Adams

• Mayor Adams Makes Four New Judicial Appointments
• Mayor Adams Announces Up to $15,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction Against Those Who Vandalized World War I Memorial in Central Park
• Mayor Adams Completes Rollout of Composting in All New York City Public Schools
• Mayor Adams Initiates Operation to Shut Down Unlicensed Smoke and Cannabis Shops Across Five Boroughs
• Mayor Adams Announces Investments to Strengthen Commercial Corridors, Cut Red Tape for Business Improvement Districts
• Mayor Adams Breaks Ground on Battery Coastal Resilience to Protect Lower Manhattan from Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge, Calls for Regular Federal Funding for Climate Infrastructure
• Mayor Adams’ Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
• Mayor Adams Announces City Has Served Over 750 Family Members of Fatal Overdose Victims Through First-in-Nation Support Program

City Council

• NYC Council Calls for Budget Restorations and Greater Investments in Programs to Address Recidivism, Mental Health and Keep New Yorkers Safe Ahead of Public Safety Executive Budget Hearing
• Statement from Speaker Adrienne Adams on Delayed Timelines in Contracts for The Bronx and Queens Borough-Based Jails
• New York City Council Calls for Fair Fares Increase and Investments in Street Safety at Transportation and Infrastructure Executive Budget Hearing
• Statement from Speaker Adams on Requesting an Official NYPD Inspector General Investigation of NYPD’s Social Media Policies, Practices, and Operations

Comptroller Lander

• Statement by the Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander on Today’s Vote by the New York City Banking Commission
• NYC Comptroller’s Investigation Finds Adams Administration Implemented the 60-Day Shelter Limit in Haphazard, Ineffective Manner
• NYC Comptroller & New York Appleseed Map Out Blueprint for Inclusive, Integrated School Mergers to Help Meet Lower Class Size Mandate