Last updated: October 03 2026
This is a running record of major policy decisions by the Mamdani administration, including new programs, directives, lawsuits, announcements, and executive orders. Legislation is only included if the Mamdani administration had notable involvement.
JANUARY 2026
01-Jan-2026: Inaugural Address - Zohran Mamdani delivers inaugural address
01-Jan-2026: Executive Order 1 - Various Adams-era orders reversed
01-Jan-2026: Executive Order 2 - Established new Mayor's Office structure
01-Jan-2026: Executive Order 3 - Revitalized the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants
01-Jan-2026: Executive Order 4 & 5 - Created task forces to speed up housing
01-Jan-2026: Realtor Enforcement Action - Attempt to block bankruptcy auction of rent-stabilized homes
02-Jan-2026: Executive Order 6 - Created an advisory committee on the judiciary
02-Jan-2026: Executive Order 7 - Created the Office of Mass Engagement
03-Jan-2026: McGuinness Blvd Redesign - McGuinness Boulevard redesign to restart
04-Jan-2026: Executive Order 8 - Established public “Rental Ripoff” hearings
05-Jan-2026: Tenant Protection Plan - Enforcement against deceptive and abusive landlord practices
05-Jan-2026: Executive Order 9 - Established a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force
05-Jan-2026: Executive Order 10 - New enforcement against deceptive businesses
05-Jan-2026: Congestion Pricing Support - Highlighting improved air quality and transit funding
06-Jan-2026: Solitary Confinement Rules - Restrictions on prolonged solitary confinement at Rikers Island
06-Jan-2026: Shelter Safety Rules - Shelter safety rules strengthened
06-Jan-2026: Astoria Safety Redesign - 31st Street safety redesign resumed
08-Jan-2026: Free Childcare Plan - Universal childcare for 2-year-olds to begin in September
09-Jan-2026: Homelessness Count - Mobilization for overnight count of unsheltered people
10-Jan-2026: Public Restroom Expansion - New public restrooms coming to high-need areas
11-Jan-2026: Madison Ave Redesign - Delayed bus lane redesign will be completed this year
12-Jan-2026: Employee Detention Attacked - Mayor’s response to Council employee detained by ICE
14-Jan-2026: Executive Order 11 - Auditing fees and penalties on small businesses
15-Jan-2026: Motoclick Lawsuit - Lawsuit against predatory delivery app company Motoclick
16-Jan-2026: $2M Landlord Settlement Win - Settlement against A&E Real Estate over tenant harassment
16-Jan-2026: Pinnacle Sale Case Fails - Failed attempt to halt bankruptcy auction of rent-stabilized homes
17-Jan-2026: Code Blue Activated - Code Blue activated amid extreme cold
19-Jan-2026: Supportive Housing Project - Housing plan for formerly incarcerated people with medical needs
21-Jan-2026: Hotel Fee Crackdown - Banning hotels from charging consumers hidden junk fees
22-Jan-2026: New Health Clinics Open - Two new clinics for young people in Brooklyn and Queens
24-Jan-2026: Citywide Storm Response - Support for New Yorkers amid extreme cold
25-Jan-2026: Cold Emergency Protocols - Code Blue plan after 10 people found dead during extreme cold
26-Jan-2026: Delivery Worker Protections - New delivery worker protections go into effect
28-Jan-2026: Anti-ICE Protesters Support - Support for people protesting against Manhattan ICE activity
28-Jan-2026: NYPD-SRG Disbanding Plan - Plan to disband NYPD’s Strategic Response Group
28-Jan-2026: Radiant Solar Lawsuit - Lawsuit against Radiant Solar for defrauding New Yorkers
29-Jan-2026: Street Vendor Rights - Expanded protections for street vendor rights
29-Jan-2026: Rideshare Worker Rights - Expanded protections for rideshare workers’ rights
29-Jan-2026: Gender Violence Rights - Expanded protections for survivors of gender-motivated violence
29-Jan-2026: Affordable Housing Bill Fails - Affordable housing bill fails to pass Council
29-Jan-2026: Executive Order 12 - Creating “Chief Savings Officers”
30-Jan-2026: Mayor Declines Pay Rise - Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin decline increase in salary
30-Jan-2026: Uber Drivers Reinstated - Forcing Uber to reinstate 10,000 wrongfully deactivated workers
30-Jan-2026: $5M App Settlement Win - $5M+ win against Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda
FEBRUARY 2026
02-Feb-2026: Dinkins Building Access - Building to open for free public tours for the first time this summer
03-Feb-2026: New Shelter in Manhattan - New shelter for unhoused New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan
04-Feb-2026: $38M NYCHA Investment - Improving heating at NYCHA’s Beach 41st Street Houses
04-Feb-2026: Homeless Shelter Order - Phasing out unsafe facilities for unhoused New Yorkers
04-Feb-2026: NYC Joins WHO Partnership - NYC Health joins WHO outbreak network
05-Feb-2026: Job Seeker Protection - Enforcement against predatory employment agencies
06-Feb-2026: Executive Order 13 - Expanded sanctuary city protections from ICE
06-Feb-2026: Overdose Prevention Support - Overdose prevention centers funded to work 24/7 during freeze
09-Feb-2026: Shirley Chisholm Center - Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opens in East Flatbush
10-Feb-2026: Rental Ripoff Invites - Hearings to gather tenant complaints and improve enforcement
10-Feb-2026: Extra Space Storage Lawsuit - Lawsuit against Extra Space for exploiting consumers
13-Feb-2026: New Bus and Bike Lanes - Restarting bus and bike lane projects blocked by Adams
15-Feb-2026: New Business District - Small business improvement in Coney Island
16-Feb-2026: $1.5B For Fiscal Challenges - New $1.5 billion in state funding for city
17-Feb-2026: Preliminary Budget Launched - Launch of $127 billion Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget
18-Feb-2026: Rent Board Appointments - New appointees shift direction toward potential rent freeze
18-Feb-2026: Harlem Housing Launch - Broke ground on new affordable housing in East Harlem
19-Feb-2026: New Shelter Plan - Planned steps to improve jail and shelter conditions
19-Feb-2026: Gym Compliance Warning - Gyms and health clubs threatened over membership practices
20-Feb-2026: Expanded Time Off - Employers required to provide more unpaid leave immediately
20-Feb-2026: Affordable Housing Review - Expedited land use process to fast-track affordable housing
21-Feb-2026: Snow Response Plan - Coordinated winter storm response activated
22-Feb-2026: State Of Emergency - Local state of emergency ahead of major snowstorm
24-Feb-2026: Restitution For Freelancers - Over $528K in restitution from Splashlight for exploited workers
26-Feb-2026: New Debt Collector Rules - New consumer protections for people with medical debt
26-Feb-2026: Return of Elmina Aghayeva - Mayor rapidly secures student’s release from ICE custody
26-Feb-2026: Housing Investment Push - Mayor proposes $21B housing investment to president
28-Feb-2026: New Parents Healthcare - $20M in new funding for parents and newborn care
MARCH 2026
02-Mar-2026: OnPoint Visit - Support for NYC’s overdose prevention centers
03-Mar-2026: Free Childcare Areas - Four communities confirmed for free childcare in Fall 2026
04-Mar-2026: Tow Truck Lawsuit - Lawsuit against Instant Recovery Corp. for illegal activity
05-Mar-2026: Plan to Close Bellevue Shelter - Shelter to relocate residents due to severe disrepair
05-Mar-2026: Parks Investment - $50M invested in historically-neglected neighborhood parks
06-Mar-2026: Sidewalk Sheds Coming Down - Safer conditions for NYCHA residents
10-Mar-2026: Major 3-K Expansion - Expanded free childcare in 56 zip codes
12-Mar-2026: Historic Landlord Ruling - $2.1M court judgment against landlord Seth Miller
13-Mar-2026: Executive Order 14 - Established the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs
13-Mar-2026: Return of Leqaa Kordia - Protester released from ICE custody after request to president
16-Mar-2026: Major Pothole Blitz - More than 7,000 potholes filled citywide in one day
16-Mar-2026: School Traffic Safety - Speed limit slashes in hundreds of school zones
17-Mar-2026: NYC Future Fund - $80M small business fund with reduced interest rates
17-Mar-2026: Police Bodycam Policy - NYPD must release bodycam footage within month of major incident
18-Mar-2026: New Support for Homeowners - New tools for homeowners to finance and build living space
18-Mar-2026: Cyclist Crackdown Ending - Ends criminal enforcement against cyclists for minor traffic offenses
19-Mar-2026: Executive Order 15 - Created the Office of Community Safety
19-Mar-2026: Return of Dylan Lopez Contreras - Mayor thanked by legal team of student freed by ICE
23-Mar-2026: Help to Recover After Emergencies - New initiative helps people displaced by fires and other disasters
24-Mar-2026: $2M for Fast-Food and Retail Workers - Settlements against Salz Group and Theory
24-Mar-2026: Legal Action Against QSR Management - Enforcement against exploitative Dunkin’ franchisee
24-Mar-2026: Bronx Road Improvements Launch - Improving Bronx crosstown bus service and street safety
25-Mar-2026: New Position Created for Street Vendors - Office of Street Vendor Services created with new executive director
25-Mar-2026: Faster Affordable Housing on City Land - Expediting affordable housing building on City-owned land
27-Mar-2026: Brooklyn Bridge Safety Redesign - Improving bike and pedestrian access to the Brooklyn Bridge
29-Mar-2026: Mayor Mamdani’s Municipal Madness - New Yorkers vote for a project to be fixed personally by the Mayor
30-Mar-2026: Job Training for Incarcerated People - Next Mile NYC expands to detained people on Rikers Island
30-Mar-2026: Undergraduate Scholarship Program - The first undergrad scholarship program for municipal employees
30-Mar-2026: Free Childcare Program Pilot - Free on-site childcare pilot program for City workers
31-Mar-2026: Universal Childcare Survey - Giving families a role in shaping the future of universal childcare
31-Mar-2026: Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station - Public EV fast chargers expand to Flushing
31-Mar-2026: $108M to Improve Sewer Performance - New $108M investment in catch basins over the next decade
APRIL 2026
01-Apr-2026: Criticism of Julie Menin Budget - Warns that Speaker Menin’s budget would force service cuts
01-Apr-2026: Interactive Childcare Map - New online childcare map and resource center
02-Apr-2026: $24M Infrastructure Completion - Completion of new snow operations and composting facilities
06-Apr-2026: Racial Equity Plan - A framework for a more equitable future
07-Apr-2026: Rikers Medical Housing Outpost - A step toward closing the Rikers Island jail
07-Apr-2026: Office of Curb Management - Modernize how the City uses curb space and bring greater order
07-Apr-2026: Nation’s First Deliverista Hub - Rest and e-bike charging hub for delivery workers
08-Apr-2026: Settlement Against Hungry Panda - $875K settlement for charging junk fees to restaurants
09-Apr-2026: Click to Cancel Rule - Cracking down on subscription traps
09-Apr-2026: Redesign of Flatbush Avenue - Improving bus speeds and commute reliability
13-Apr-2026: Redesign of Grand Army Plaza - Improving pedestrian and cyclist safety
14-Apr-2026: First Public Grocery Store Announced - First store to open at La Marqueta in Harlem
15-Apr-2026: Tax on Luxury Second Homes - Pied-à-terre tax targeting $5M+ luxury homes
16-Apr-2026: New Mayor’s Fund Board - Advancing affordability with philanthropic groups
16-Apr-2026: New Early Childhood Centers - Seven new centers open in fall 2026
16-Apr-2026: Housing Insurance Program - Reducing insurance cost for affordable housing
17-Apr-2026: Trash Containerization - Six new districts containerized by end of 2027
21-Apr-2026: Linden Boulevard Upgrade - Speed up buses and improve safety
22-Apr-2026: Doe Fund Job Training - Expanding green jobs and infrastructure
24-Apr-2026: Executive Order 16 - Created the Office of Deed Theft Prevention
24-Apr-2026: Free Speech Protections - Vetoing a bill to restrict the right to protest
27-Apr-2026: Free World Cup Events - Live match viewings and cultural programming
28-Apr-2026: Hedge Fund Tax Proposal - PTET proposal would save $1B each year
29-Apr-2026: Organize NYC - Initiative to engage public in rent freeze vote and other policies
29-Apr-2026: Redesign of Park Avenue - Improving safety, greenery, and comfort
30-Apr-2026: $95M to Anti-Flood Infrastructure - Support for stormwater management in Homecrest, Brooklyn
30-Apr-2026: Little Apple Childcare Program - Pilot launches for free full-day childcare for city employees
MAY 2026
04-May-2026: Free Broadband Expansion - Expanded free broadband with a $2M investment
05-May-2026: Five New Public Schools - Announced five new public schools
05-May-2026: $20M for Childhood Asthma - Invested $20M in alleviating childhood asthma
06-May-2026: Brooklyn Bike Safety Redesign - Expanded Brooklyn bike lane improvements
06-May-2026: $31M Slumlord Penalty - Announced $31M win against slumlords
07-May-2026: $12M for Addiction Services - Invested $12M opioid settlement funds in addiction services
08-May-2026: NYCHA in Your Neighborhood - Launched NYCHA public housing engagement plan
12-May-2026: Executive Budget Released - Released $124B balanced budget
13-May-2026: SPEED Housing Reforms - Launched housing reforms to build homes faster
13-May-2026: NYC Neighborhood Passport - Launched five-borough tourism project for the World Cup
14-May-2026: $6M Small Business Savings - Announced $6M in small business savings since January
14-May-2026: Astoria Bike Boulevard - Announced Astoria bike lane expansion
15-May-2026: Library Funding Baselined - Confirmed $31M baselined for public libraries
15-May-2026: Lexington Ave Bus Lanes - Launched Lexington Avenue bus lane upgrade
18-May-2026: 3-K Seats Doubled - Doubled number of free 3-K childcare seats
18-May-2026: Bronx Public Grocery Store - Confirmed site for the Bronx city-run grocery store
19-May-2026: Record Summer Ferry Service - Expanded summer ferry services
19-May-2026: Shorter 3-K Commutes - Reduced childcare travel distance for 3-K parents
20-May-2026: Sixth Avenue Bike Lane - Announced expanded Sixth Avenue bike lane
20-May-2026: First Neighborhood Rezonings - Announced rezoning plans to increase affordable housing
21-May-2026: NYC Solves and Reads Expansion - Expanded NYC Solves and NYC Reads
21-May-2026: $50 World Cup Tickets - Announced 1,000 affordable World Cup tickets
21-May-2026: Amazon Fines Recovered - Recovered $9M in unpaid fines from Amazon
22-May-2026: ICE Protections Audit - Announced plans to protect immigrants from ICE
22-May-2026: World Cup Small Business Support - Announced help for small businesses during World Cup
26-May-2026: Block by Block Housing Plan - Released massive housing expansion plan: Block by Block
27-May-2026: Summer in NYC Website - Launched website for young people to find free summer activities
27-May-2026: McGuinness Blvd Construction - Resumed McGuinness Blvd redesign blocked by Adams
28-May-2026: Government Efficiency Commission - Launched COGE, the Commission on Government Efficiency
29-May-2026: New City Sheriff - Fired controversial NYC sheriff, replacing him with justice advocate
JUNE 2026
01-Jun-2026: No-Penalty Home Inspections - Launched free home inspection initiative
01-Jun-2026: Trans Rights Campaign - Launched human rights campaign for transgender New Yorkers
01-Jun-2026: SNAP Access Protected - Helped 223,000 New Yorkers maintain access to food assistance
02-Jun-2026: 34th Street Busway - Advanced 34th Street busway in Manhattan
05-Jun-2026: Extended Field Lighting - Extended field lighting to expand hours of sport play
08-Jun-2026: Central Park Final Watch Party - Announced free World Cup final watch party in Central Park
08-Jun-2026: Bryant Park Knicks Watch Party - Added Knicks watch party location at Bryant Park
08-Jun-2026: Battery Coastal Resilience - Completed first phase of Battery Coastal Resilience Project
10-Jun-2026: $20M Community Bank Deposit - Invested $20M in expanded capital access for working New Yorkers
10-Jun-2026: Morningside Heights Co-Ops - Opened affordable co-ops in Morningside Heights
10-Jun-2026: World Cup Rights Blitz - Launched workers’ and immigrants’ rights blitz ahead of World Cup
12-Jun-2026: NYC Open Play - Opened five soccer fields for overnight pickup games during World Cup
12-Jun-2026: Free Swim Lessons Expanded - Expanded free learn-to-swim classes
18-Jun-2026: Knicks Championship Parade - Hosted ticker-tape parade and ceremony to celebrate New York Knicks
19-Jun-2026: Sixth Avenue Bus and Bike Lanes - Announced new and upgraded bus and bike lanes on Sixth Avenue
19-Jun-2026: World Cup on LinkNYC - Announced Spanish-language World Cup coverage on 200 LinkNYC kiosks
22-Jun-2026: Executive Order 17 - Launched extreme-heat protections for workers
24-Jun-2026: Whitney Art Activity Guide - Launched free art activity guide with the Whitney Museum
24-Jun-2026: Abortion Access Hub Expansion - Announced major expansion of abortion access hub
24-Jun-2026: City-Backed Housing Insurance - Announced next steps for city-backed housing insurance program
25-Jun-2026: Rent Freeze Approved - Secured one- and two-year rent freeze for 2.4 million New Yorkers
25-Jun-2026: Housing in Historic Districts - Announced tools to build housing while preserving historic neighborhoods
26-Jun-2026: Free July 4th Fireworks Tickets - Announced 100,000 free tickets to Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks
26-Jun-2026: $15M for Gender-Affirming Care - Launched $15 million plan to expand gender-affirming care access
26-Jun-2026: Summer Events Portal - Launched portal to promote free summer events for young New Yorkers
30-Jun-2026: Balanced FY2027 Budget - Reached agreement with City Council on $125.8B balanced budget
JULY 2026
01-Jul-2026: Pied-à-Terre Tax Goes Into Effect - Surcharge begins on non-primary residence luxury homes
01-Jul-2026: Sol on Park Senior Housing - Closed financing on 229 affordable senior homes on NYCHA’s Morris Houses campus
06-Jul-2026: Workers Rights Settlement - Secured $2.3M settlement for workers from Walgreens, Calzedonia, Kinship Coffee, and Allstar Security
07-Jul-2026: Madison and Lexington Bus Lanes - Completed Madison and Lexington Avenue bus lanes serving 150,000+ daily riders
08-Jul-2026: Next Stop Bus Plan - Unveiled plan to make buses up to six minutes faster on 175+ routes
10-Jul-2026: Click-to-Cancel Rules - Announced incoming ban on subscription traps with landmark “Click-to-Cancel” rules
13-Jul-2026: The Aurea - Turned East Village NYPD parking lot into site for 131 affordable homes
13-Jul-2026: Summer Safety Plan - Released Summer Safety Plan to prevent violence and support young people
14-Jul-2026: Pre-K Special Education Expansion - Expanded preschool special education programs with $67.5M investment
15-Jul-2026: Tremont Busway and Brooklyn BRT - Approved the Bronx’s first busway on Tremont Avenue and launched Bus Rapid Transit planning for three Brooklyn corridors
16-Jul-2026: Rental Ripoff Report - Released Rental Ripoff Report with 23 actions against negligent landlords
20-Jul-2026: Executive Order 18 - Cut red tape for small businesses
21-Jul-2026: Free Track and Field Tickets - Gave away 500 free tickets to the USA Track & Field National Championships
22-Jul-2026: Judiciary Advisory Committee - Appointed committee to oversee transparent judicial appointments
22-Jul-2026: Fordham Road Bus Lanes - Broke ground on offset bus lanes for 130,000 daily riders on Fordham Road
23-Jul-2026: Executive Order 19 - Required new safety provisions for city vehicles
23-Jul-2026: COGE Ballot Proposals - Released five COGE ballot proposals to make government work better
24-Jul-2026: Coastal Resilience Expansion - Expanded Bureau of Coastal Resilience with $43M to protect against flooding
27-Jul-2026: Grocery Store Discounts - Set 30% discounts on staples at city-owned grocery stores
28-Jul-2026: New Savings Targets - Directed city agencies to identify 2.5% in budget savings
28-Jul-2026: Panel for Educational Policy - Appointed 13 members to the Panel for Educational Policy
29-Jul-2026: $100M for Delivery Workers - Delivered more than $100M for delivery workers since January
29-Jul-2026: The Orion - Selected developer for nearly 1,000 homes on long-vacant Hunters Point lot
30-Jul-2026: LIFT Tracker - Launched LIFT Tracker to build affordable housing on city-owned land
AUGUST 2026
03-Aug-2026: Hunts Point Housing - Breaking ground on new supportive and affordable housing
05-Aug-2026: Illegal E-Bike Crackdown - Issued cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers selling illegal e-bikes and scooters
07-Aug-2026: Childcare Microgrants - New emergency grant program for home-based childcare providers
10-Aug-2026: Delivery Protection Act - Backed legislation to rein in Amazon’s delivery subcontracting model
10-Aug-2026: Cooler Subway Platforms - Launched study of thermal energy network to cool Lower Manhattan subway platforms
11-Aug-2026: 12,000 Affordable Homes Financed - Financed more than 12,000 affordable homes in first six months
12-Aug-2026: Tremont Avenue Busway - Broke ground on the Bronx’s first busway, serving 39,000 daily riders
12-Aug-2026: Legal Aid for Immigrant Children - Joined Governor to announce $7.25M in legal services for children facing deportation
13-Aug-2026: Free Broadway Tickets - Announced thousands of free and low-cost theatre tickets for teens
13-Aug-2026: Free Subsidized Child Care - Eliminated child care fees for 22,000 families receiving subsidies
17-Aug-2026: Small Business Help - $8.4M in grants for small businesses and commercial corridors
18-Aug-2026: Fresh Kills Sanitation Complex - Opened $230M Staten Island sanitation complex, clearing way for 232 affordable homes
19-Aug-2026: NYCHA Forums Expanded - Expanded NYCHA resident engagement forums to all five boroughs
19-Aug-2026: Parents’ Night Out - Hosted city’s first free Parents’ Night Out for nearly 300 children
24-Aug-2026: Parks Renew Crew - Launched team to fix playgrounds, rec centers and courts in three weeks or less
25-Aug-2026: Housing Court Fast Track - Announced fast track for urgent Housing Court cases against negligent landlords
25-Aug-2026: Discounted US Open Tickets - Secured 1,000 discounted US Open tickets for New Yorkers
27-Aug-2026: Business Advisory Council - Launched council of 15 business leaders to advise City Hall
27-Aug-2026: Flood Prevention - New infrastructure in Queens to transform concrete medians
27-Aug-2026: Library Renovation - Breaking ground on $36M Eastern Parkway library transformation
31-Aug-2026: Outdoor Dining - Signed bill making year-round outdoor dining permanent
SEPTEMBER 2026
01-Sep-2026: Racial Equity Plan - First citywide plan sets eight equity goals for 2034
01-Sep-2026: Legionnaires’ Measures - New cooling tower rules after outbreak of 94 cases, 11 deaths
01-Sep-2026: Crashland Redesign - Ashland Place lane completes 5.5-mile protected Brooklyn corridor
02-Sep-2026: School AI Moratorium - Generative AI barred from 2-K through eighth grade citywide
03-Sep-2026: Executive Order 20 - Created the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power
04-Sep-2026: Executive Order 21 - Designated 9/11 as a Day of Remembrance
04-Sep-2026: Executive Order 22 - Created a new emergency readiness structure
07-Sep-2026: Office of Worker Power - First city office backing labor organizing, led by Tony Perlstein
08-Sep-2026: The Little Apple - Free child care center opens for 40 city workers’ children
08-Sep-2026: John Dewey Annex - Gravesend school annex adds 553 seats
08-Sep-2026: 9/11 Records Released - 170,000 pages published; 9/11 Health Watch lawsuits settled
08-Sep-2026: Executive Order 23 - Restructured City Hall leadership
08-Sep-2026: Executive Order 24 - Reorganized mayoral offices and task forces
09-Sep-2026: Lead Pipe Replacement - 900 Bronx and Queens homeowners get free line replacement
09-Sep-2026: School Slow Zones - Over 200 15mph zones now installed under Sammy’s Law
10-Sep-2026: Schools Procurement Overhaul - Modernization projected to save over $100 million across two years
14-Sep-2026: Public Charge Lawsuit - City leads six jurisdictions suing Trump administration over immigrant benefits rule
15-Sep-2026: Snow Shoveler Pay Raise - Emergency shoveler pay rises from $19.14 to $30 hourly
15-Sep-2026: Vision Zero Reimagined - Ten-year blueprint with over 100 street safety commitments
15-Sep-2026: Ballot Proposal Campaign - COGE education drive on five November charter revision proposals
16-Sep-2026: 17 Public Bathrooms - $4 million pilot installs free modular bathrooms citywide
17-Sep-2026: 200,000th Pothole - Milestone repair in Bushwick; 757 lane miles repaved
17-Sep-2026: Park Avenue Redesign - Eleven Midtown blocks to gain pedestrian space and protected bike lane
19-Sep-2026: Urban 20 Summit - Mamdani co-chairs summit of 25 G20 mayors with Karen Bass
22-Sep-2026: DoorDash Settlement - $131.5 million for 260,000 delivery workers over pay violations
23-Sep-2026: Record Tree Planting - 18,261 trees planted in FY26, most in a decade (timeframe includes final months of Adams administration)
23-Sep-2026: Tremont Avenue Busway - The Bronx’s first busway opens, speeding up trips for 39,000 daily riders
24-Sep-2026: Opera for All - 70,000 free Met Opera tickets for first-time attendees
27-Sep-2026: International Diplomacy - Mamdani met world leaders as the UN General Assembly and a global mayors' summit came to New York
28-Sep-2026: Brownsville Multi-Service Center - $128 million community hub delivered two years early
28-Sep-2026: Jobs NYC Center - Vacant city storefront becomes walk-in hub for public service careers
29-Sep-2026: Bridge to Home Brooklyn - New facility helps patients with serious mental illness move from hospital to housing
29-Sep-2026: Sol on Park Groundbreaking - Construction starts on 229 affordable apartments for seniors in the Bronx
29-Sep-2026: Antisemitism Strategy - Boosts funding for hate crime prevention and synagogue security
30-Sep-2026: St. Mary’s Recreation Center - $20.7 million renovation reopens the Bronx’s only indoor Parks pool
30-Sep-2026: Nostrand Houses Modernization - $607 million to fully renovate 1,148 public housing apartments
30-Sep-2026: Trick-or-Streets - 160 streets and plazas close to cars in October for free Halloween events
OCTOBER 2026
01-Oct-2026: Rent Freeze Takes Effect - Landlords cannot raise rent on new one- or two-year leases for the city’s 1 million rent-stabilized apartments
01-Oct-2026: Click-to-Cancel Rule - Businesses must now let customers cancel subscriptions easily online, or face fines
01-Oct-2026: SNAP Re-enrollment Push - City helping 26,500 New Yorkers who lost food stamps under new federal rules
01-Oct-2026: Box Street Park - Construction begins on turning Greenpoint parking lot into $40 million, 2.5-acre waterfront park
01-Oct-2026: Affordable Housing Fast Track - Faster approval for affordable housing in the 12 neighborhoods that have built the least
02-Oct-2026: Artist Grants Doubled - City grants for artists increases from $5,000 to $10,000, the first increase in nearly 20 years
Last updated: October 03 2026