Category: NYC Mayor’s Office

• Mayor Mamdani Unveils New Early Childhood Education Center on Upper East Side to Combat Child Care Shortage

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  Feb 20

  The opening of a new Early Childhood Education Center on the Upper East Side, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marks a significant step in addressing the child care shortage in… more ›

• Groundbreaking Ceremony for Timbal Terrace: 341 Affordable Apartments in East Harlem to Combat Homelessness

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  Feb 19

  The groundbreaking ceremony for Timbal Terrace, an affordable housing development in East Harlem, took place on February 18, 2026. This project will include 341 affordable apartments, with significant focus on… more ›

• NYC Mayor Mamdani Unveils Preliminary Budget to Tackle $5.4 Billion Deficit with Tax Hikes for Wealthy

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  Feb 18

  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented the Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget on February 17, 2026, emphasizing strategies to address a $5.4 billion budget deficit. The mayor advocates for… more ›

• Coney Island Launches Business Improvement District to Boost Local Economy and Community Services

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  Feb 17

  In a significant step towards revitalizing the Coney Island community, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the formation of the Coney Island Business Improvement District (BID) during a press conference held on… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Order to Protect NYC Immigrant Communities from ICE Enforcement

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  Feb 17

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a significant executive order on February 6, 2026, aimed at protecting immigrant communities in New York City from abusive immigration enforcement actions. The order prohibits Immigration… more ›

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani Makes History by Officiating Weddings in NYC on Valentine’s Day 2026

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  Feb 17

  Last week, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani officiated six wedding ceremonies, becoming the first sitting mayor to perform such duties. This event highlighted NYC’s growing reputation as a premier… more ›

• Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Opens in East Flatbush: A New Community Hub for All

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  Feb 10

  The Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center officially opened on February 9, 2026, in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This much-anticipated facility, named after the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress,… more ›

• Faith Leaders Unify at NYC’s First Interfaith Breakfast to Support Immigrants

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  Feb 9

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted New York City’s first annual interfaith breakfast on February 6, 2026. – The event highlighted the role of faith leaders in supporting… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani’s Executive Order Shields NYC Immigrants from ICE Actions

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  Feb 9

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order protecting immigrant communities in New York City. – The order prohibits ICE from entering city property without a judicial… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Unveils Ambitious Plan to Expand Child Care Services in NYC

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an expansion of child care services in NYC, including a new program for two-year-olds. – New applications for child care providers will… more ›

• New Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice Launched to Combat Systemic Inequalities in NYC

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice. – Afia Atamemensa was appointed as the Chief Equity Officer and… more ›

• Just Home Program Relaunched to Provide Supportive Housing for Individuals Exiting Incarceration

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced the reactivation of the Just Home program for supportive housing. – The initiative creates 83 affordable apartments for New Yorkers with complex… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Unveils $1.21 Billion Universal Childcare Initiative for NYC Families

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $1.21 billion investment in universal childcare. – The investment aims to fix the 3-K program and provide childcare for two-year-olds. –… more ›

• NYC Secures $5.2 Million in Restitution for Delivery Workers as Mayor Mamdani Strengthens Gig Economy Protections

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $5.2 million in restitution for delivery workers on January 30, 2026. – The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection holds Uber Eats,… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani to Hold ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearings Across NYC to Address Tenant Concerns

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced “Rental Ripoff” hearings across all five boroughs starting in January 2026. – The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is responsible for… more ›