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New York City and San Francisco File Amicus Brief with Supreme Court Supporting Education Equality For Transgender Students
March 2, 2017
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Mayor de Blasio Announces New Partnership to Boost Contracting Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Firms
February 7, 2017
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First Lady Chirlane McCray and Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill Announce Expanded Resources to Combat Sex Trafficking
February 1, 2017
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City Reminds Eligible New Yorkers of Free Tax Prep Locations and To Claim EITC
January 30, 2017
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Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Firms Win Bids to Build Hundreds of Affordable Homes at Six City-Owned Sites
January 13, 2017
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NYC Women's Entrepreneurship Program Reaches Nearly 1,500 Women with Mentoring, Training and Other Resources Over First Year
December 14, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Appoints New Commissioners to Commission on Gender Equity
December 2, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Launches Domestic Violence Task Force To Hold Abusers Accountable And Provide Pathways To Safety For Survivors:
November 18, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Signs Executive Order Banning City Agencies from Inquiring About Salary History of Job Applicants:
November 4, 2016
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City Hall, NYPD Annouce Slate of Policies to Reduce Barriers to Safety Faced by Victims of Domestic Violence
October 26, 2016
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New York City Receives True Perfect Score for LGBT Inclusivity by Human Rights Campaign 5th Year in a Row
October 17, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Announces Bold New Vision for the City's M/WBE Program
September 28, 2016
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New York City Launches Groundbreaking Series of Initiatives Targeting Underrepresentation of Women in the FIlm and Television Industry
October 3, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation Expanding Administration's Labor Policy Efforts to Continue Supporting Caregivers
August 31, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation Requiring City Agencies to Make a Lactation Room Available to Members of the Public
August 11, 2016
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Delivering For Public Housing: Mayor de Blasio Announces Completion of 358 New Safety Lights and Expanded Programs to Reduce Crime at Staten Island's Stapleton Houses
August 4, 2016
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Statement from Deputy Mayor Palacio on Senator Rubio's Zika Comments
August 8, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation Increasing Access to Feminine Hygiene Products for Students, Shelter Residents and Inmates
July 13, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Launches Digital Business Resource Portal for Women Entrepreneurs
July 5, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Successfully Pushes U.S. Conference of Mayors to Adopt Resolution to Support U.S. Senator Gillibrand's Family Act
June 30, 2016
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This Is Officially The Best City in the World For Women Entrepreneurs
June 22, 2016
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Delivering for Public Housing: Mayor de Blasio Announces Completion of 305 New Safety Lights and Expanded Programs to Reduce Crime at Brooklyn's Bushwick Houses
June 15, 2016
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Azadeh Khalili, Executive Director of the Commission on Gender Equity, testified before the City Council in support of a number of bills to make feminine hygiene products available and free in New York City schools, shelters and prisons.
June 3, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Announces City Hall Lit Orange for Final Day of National Gun Violence Awareness Month
June 2, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Launches New Business and Leadership Program for Low Income and Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs
May 17, 2016
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Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Young Women's Initiative Announce Policy and Budgetary Investments in New York City's Young Women and Girls
May 16, 2016
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Health Department Releases Report on Severe Maternal Morbidity
May 12, 2016
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Speaker Melissa-Viverito and Others Support Mayor’s Gender Equity
May 11, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Announces Stronger Pregnancy Protections in the Workplace, Housing and Public Spaces
May 6, 2016
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Statement from Mayor Bill de Blasio on Oklahoma Anti-Abortion Legislation
May 3, 2016
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Health Department To Donate 1 Million Condoms To Puerto Rico For Zika Prevention Efforts
May 2, 2016
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Statement of Support from de Blasio Administration Leadership, Elected Officials and Advocates on Equal Pay Day
April 12, 2016
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Less Than One Month Until Tax Day: City Reminds Eligible New Yorkers to File Their Taxes for Free
March 23, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio announces Pioneering Study on How Outdoor Lighting Reduces Crime
March 11, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Mandates City Facilities Provide Bathroom Access to People Consistent with Gender Identity
March 7, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Appoints Azadeh Khalili as First Executive Director of Commission on Gender Equity
March 1, 2016
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Mayor de Blasio Announces NYC Commission on Human Rights First Such Agency in Major U.S. City to Issue U And T Visa Certifications
February 9, 2016
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Mayor Bill De Blasio Appoints New Commissioners to Commission on Gender Equity
January 7, 2016
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NYC Commission on Human Rights Announces Strong Protections for City's Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Communities in Housing, Employment and Public Spaces
December 21, 2015
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City Releases Gender Pricing Study - "From Cradle To Cane: The Cost Of Being A Female Consumer"
December 18, 2015
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First Lady McCray, Commissioner Noel Open Doors to Staten Island Family Justice Center for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
October 5, 2015
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Mayor De Blasio, NYCHA Announce Completion of Comprehensive Safety Lighting at Boulevard Houses
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
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Mayor's Office, NYPD and Queens County DA's Office Announce Expansion of Anti-Stalking Program to Queens
July 1, 2015
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Mayor de Blasio Establishes Commission on Gender Equity
June 24, 2015
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The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Selected as Finalist for Avon Global Communications Award for Exemplary Messages to Reduce Violence Against Women
March 16, 2015
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The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence Expands Economic Empowerment Programs for Latino Domestic Violence Victims
February 24, 2015
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New York City Family-Related Homicides Decline by 36% Over 10 Years
February 2, 2015
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Court Approves Use of Electronic Signature of Victim in Domestic Violence Case
January 28, 2015
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NYC Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and NYC Digital Partners with Latino Technology Groups, Hosts Hackathon to Prevent Cyberstalking
January 22, 2015
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Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and New Destiny Housing Partner to Reduce Homelessness Among Domestic Violence Survivors
December 16, 2014
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Chapman Perelman Foundation joins with Columbia University Medical Center and NYC Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence
October 30, 2014
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Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic, New York City Police Department and Richmond County District Attorney's Office Announce Expansion of Successful Anti-Stalking Program in Staten Island
September 17, 2014
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Mayor de Blasio Successfully Pushes U.S. Conference of Mayors to Adopt Resolution to Support U.S. Senator Gillibrand's Family Act
January 15, 2014
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