Good evening New Yorkers,

Here at City Hall, we stay focused and lead with compassion. Last week, we proudly ushered in the first-ever LGBTQ+ friendly St. Patrick’s Day parade on Staten Island, followed through on promises to protect residential tenants, and unveiled new programs to sustainably support our communities, all while reaching a major agreement in state court that allows more flexibility in how we manage the influx of single adult migrants into our city’s shelter system. Here’s how we delivered for you:

Securing funds for new green space – We're turning an abandoned train track into a 47-acre Queens park! Thanks to a $117 million federal grant, we’ll create 1.3 miles of greenway, new bike and walking paths, additional recreational amenities, and more.
Expanding support for tenants – We established the city’s first-ever Tenant Protection Cabinet to further our commitment to renters. The board has 25 leaders from across city agencies that will help develop strategies for assisting tenants and streamline how we connect New Yorkers with resources.
Making a greener NYC a reality – We secured $77 million in federal grants to electrify our school buses, build America’s first electric truck charging depot, and advance this administration’s efforts to grow our green economy.

↳ Four things to know this week:

Voting in the 2024 New York presidential primary begins this Saturday, March 23! Check your registration and make a plan of how you’ll vote: early, by mail, or on Election Day (Tuesday, April 2).
We’re holding water bill dodgers accountable for sticking working-class families with the bill. The city issued 2,400 water shutoff notices to chronically-delinquent customers who owe over $102 million in unpaid bills, including hotels, office buildings, and retail spaces.
If you’re over 62 years old or have a disability, you may be able to freeze your rent! This would stop your rent from increasing, helping you save money and stay in your home. I encourage you to check out the program or spread the word to the older loved ones in your lives.
NYC Ferry starts operating on its spring schedule next Saturday, March 30. They're increasing reliability during peak hours and resuming service between South Brooklyn and Governors Island. Plan a trip, and don’t forget to see if you’re eligible for their discount programs.

↳ FREE events this weekend:

Bronx: Join a guided “Worm Moon” observation
Brooklyn: Learn how to swing dance
Manhattan: Break a sweat at a hula hoop aerobics class
Queens: Enjoy a live Motown-themed revue
Staten Island: Go on a scenic “signs of spring” hike

Before you go, did you know…

...cherry blossom season is coming? The buds have begun blooming and our five boroughs will soon look pretty in pink! To make sure everyone can enjoy this beautiful time of year, our team put together a five-borough guide of 25 spots to see cherry blossoms this spring. You can also track Central Park’s bloom status with this real-time interactive map!

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New Yorkers, while it won’t be a sunny first weekend of spring, showers make flowers and New York City is going to look as vibrant as ever in no time!

Your mayor,

Eric

Text me: (917) 909-2288

P.S. Have a question, comment, or request? Contact my office here. I look forward to hearing from you.