NYC Mayor's Office

Making New York affordable means investing in spaces where communities can come together and thrive.

Today, we’re opening the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush, honoring the first Black woman elected to Congress.

This state-of-the-art public facility includes a pool, fitness equipment, a media lab, a teaching kitchen, and space for community gatherings—and it’s affordable, with free membership for all New Yorkers 24 and under.

Communication technicians are the heart of New York City’s 911 system. Over the last few days, these public servants have been working around the clock to keep New Yorkers safe and connected to emergency help when they need it most. In moments of extreme weather like this, it’s their dedication—and the dedication of all city workers—that keeps our city running. We owe them our deep gratitude and support.

I am proud to appoint Tricia Shimamura as NYC’s new Parks Commissioner today. Tricia has spent her career in public service fighting for working people, most recently as Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner. In a city where almost everything costs something, our parks belong to everyone.