From supporting our “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal to launching the “Run This Town” campaign to bring jobs to every borough, last week we focused on creating opportunities for all New Yorkers.
Trending (really!) in 1939: motion pictures to aid in engineering design. The Board of Water Supply made movies to help plan major projects like the Merriman Dam, in this case balancing on a model of its waste weir and channel to record a hydraulic test. May 9, 1939.
#tbt
New York City applauds the passage of Sammy's Law!
Our city now has the authority to reduce the speed limit from 25 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour. It will save lives and reduce traffic violence on our streets.
New York City, welcome to the Portal that connects us to Dublin!
This new
@NYC_DOT
installation offers a 24/7 live stream from Ireland's capital, connecting our Irish communities.
Students from
@nycschools
+ composting = a cleaner & greener NYC.
Now that ALL public schools are composting, the next generation of NYers are showing the adults how it’s done!
Reminder: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers will take place on Thursday, May 9.
Notice for families: in-person parent-teacher conferences are available upon request.
🌟STAFF SPOTLIGHT🔦
Meet Melvin, a dedicated member of our
#GetCoveredNYC
team. His motivation? Bridging the gap for the uninsured through education and application.
Learn more about Melvin, and a story he shared about a recent client he helped, here:
It’s
#TeacherAppreciationDay
!
New York City Public Schools teachers collaborate with families, engage with communities, and provide guidance that shapes our students' lives.
Our students have a special message for our teachers! 😁
#ThankATeacher
Too many children have been hit and killed by cars speeding through our streets.
Join me live in Brooklyn as I sign Sammy’s Law, which will empower New York City to take back its streets, slow down drivers, & save lives:
Happy
#NationalWildflowerWeek
, New York City! 🌻🌹
Until May 12, you can learn more about our city by discovering our native plants and why they are vital for our urban life.
Es la Semana Nacional de Preparación para Huracanes, y espero que todos los neoyorquinos planifiquen antes de que comience la temporada.
Deben conocer su zona en caso de evacuación:
Y no olviden registrarse en
@NotifyNYC
para recibir alertas importantes:…
From its blooming trees to its outdoor events, spring is for many one of the best seasons in New York City.
Leave a comment if you recognize the names of the flowers that grow in our city and that we captured in these photos.
It's Child Care Provider Appreciation Week!
Deputy Mayor
@AnaJAlmanzar
recently hosted an appreciation breakfast for these dedicated New Yorkers who help the next generation reach their full potential. We're proud to celebrate their hard work!
“We will not tolerate chaos and disorder.” -
@NYCMayor
The city has announced it will provide a $15,000 reward to anyone with information on the vandalizing a war memorial in Central Park.
New Yorkers love to bike! 🚲🚲🚲🚲
👏 Congratulations to everyone who rode a
@CitiBikeNYC
yesterday and contributed to the new all-time record of 162,811 rides on a single day!
BREAKING NEWS...
Yesterday, Citi Bike riders crushed all of our previous daily ridership records by completing 162,811 trips on a single day! WOW! 📰 🎉
Now, who's ready for 170,000? 😉
Exciting news for small business owners in New York City!
@NYCMayor
and
@NYC_SBS
Commissioner have announced nearly $7 million in investments to support Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) that will increase tourism and economic impact.
The 2024 NYC Bike Map is now available!
The NYC Bike Map is a free publication provided every year by DOT identifying the best paths for cycling throughout the five boroughs.
Download your copy or learn how to order a hard copy by visiting .