WILLIAMS' STATEMENT ON APRIL SIENA POLL

  

“Today's Siena poll proved that voters are starting to see what the next four years would look like under a Hochul administration — four more years of governing by scandal and special interests — and are looking to bring change to Albany.

"With nearly 60 percent of voters disapproving of her job performance and nearly half saying they would vote for anyone other than Hochul, it's clear that New Yorkers are tired of the stale status quo that Governor Hochul stood for as Lieutenant Governor under the Cuomo administration and still stands for today.

"As we enter into the next phase of this campaign, I’m confident that voters will see how our campaign represents that change, and look forward to further demonstrating that ahead of election day on June 28th."

MAYOR ADAMS REDUCES NYC’S VEHICLE FLEET, SAVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS AND REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS

 

City Will Save $13.7 Million Through New Measure as Part of Upcoming Executive Budget

 

City Car Fleet Will Shrink to Bloomberg-Era Levels, With Focus on Reduction of Vehicles Used for Employee Commuting

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a reduction of the city’s vehicle fleet by at least 855 vehicles in an effort to save taxpayer dollars and reduce carbon emissions. The four percent reduction of the on-road fleet will focus on non-emergency vehicles, and will reduce the city’s fleet to its size in the Bloomberg administration. In all, the plan announced today is expected to result in 5.13 million fewer miles driven per year — representing a 2,072 metric ton reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

 

“We want to encourage New Yorkers to get out of their cars and use alternative forms of transportation — and the city must lead by example,” said Mayor Adams. “Today, we are both saving New Yorkers’ tax dollars and taking action to cut carbon emissions. By reducing the city’s car fleet through a targeted, data-driven approach, we can achieve our sustainability goals, while simultaneously exercising greater fiscal responsibility. Promises made, promises kept.”

 

“Making city government more efficient and effective requires smart, forward-thinking management of our city assets,” said First Deputy Mayor Lorraine Grillo. “These reductions underscore that Mayor Adams is leading by example, and continuing to ‘Get Stuff Done’ for all New Yorkers.”

 

“The fleet reduction announced today will make city government more efficient and effective, while continuing to deliver the critical services people need,” said New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Dawn M. Pinnock. “Right-sizing the fleet and reducing the number of take-home vehicles will protect our environment, save money, and help make city government work for all New Yorkers.”

 

“Right-sizing the city’s vehicle fleet is a meaningful step toward making our agencies operate more efficiently, delivering on yet another commitment the mayor has made,” said Chief Efficiency Officer Melanie La Rocca. “Only four months into this administration, we are setting a clear tone that we will leave no stone unturned when it comes to identifying opportunities for greater efficiency measures and delivering better results for all New Yorkers.”

 

Reductions will be made based on vehicle usage data, tracked by DCAS’s sophisticated vehicle telematics system, which provides real-time insight into the entire city fleet and how it is being utilized. Vehicles that are underutilized will be prioritized for removal from the fleet. The fleet reduction will reduce agency vehicle acquisition budgets by an estimated $13.7 million — city savings that will be announced as part of the mayor’s upcoming Executive Budget.

 

The city of New York’s fleet currently consists of 24,526 on-road vehicles. On-road vehicles include 9,579 (39.1 percent) emergency vehicles, 7,893 (32.2 percent) agency work trucks, 2,648 (10.8 percent) Sanitation trucks and sweepers, and 4,406 (18 percent) general use cars. The reduction will focus on general use cars and will not impact emergency vehicles or other specialized units that provide critical services to New Yorkers.  

 

The changes will be completed by September 1, 2022, and the vehicles will be removed from the fleet and auctioned off by December 31, 2022.

 

“DCAS is using fleet tracking data through our Fleet Office of Real Time Tracking to identify inefficient use or assignment of fleet units,” said DCAS Deputy Commissioner and New York City Chief Fleet Officer Keith Kerman. “Commuting will be authorized only where essential for emergency response, inspection, and field work within the five boroughs.”

 

“We must reduce the reliance on private cars on our streets and New York City can set an example for all New Yorkers,” said Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. “Cars remain one of the largest sources of carbon emissions in the city, and I commend the mayor for emphasizing the reduction of the city’s fleet. Each car taken off the road will be a small victory for street safety, efficiency, and emissions reduction.”

 

“The Citizens Budget Commission applauds this important step toward a more efficient and sustainable city,” said Andrew Rein, president, Citizens Budget Commission. “We have consistently urged the city to increase the efficiency of citywide services, like fleet, procurement, and space. Reversing recent growth in the fleet is a positive move to reduce inefficiency and save money.”

 

“The New York League of Conservation Voters thanks Mayor Adams for fulfilling his promise to right-size the city's fleet and reduce our government's reliance on automobiles that are a key source of fossil fuel emissions and air pollution. This is a great example of how the city can lead by example and ‘Get Stuff Done’ for residents,” said Julie Tighe, president, New York League of Conservation Voters.

 

“We are encouraged by Mayor Adams downsizing the city's fleet of cars while maintaining critical services that millions of New Yorkers depend on,” said Liam Blank, policy and communications manager, Tri-State Transportation Campaign. “We applaud the fleet reduction announced today, and we urge the city to continue exploring methods of taking cars off the road and incentivizing sustainable modes of transportation. This is a critical step in our ongoing mission to reduce traffic congestion, cut carbon emissions, and meet Vision Zero goals.”

Get a Vaccination, and Get a Free Slice of Pizza.

 

Saturday, Assemblyman Jose Rivera held a health fair on Bedford Park Boulevard by Webster Avenue. Various giveaways were provided by the companies or organizations who sponsored the 'Get Vaccinated or Boosted, and receive a free slice of delicious Pizza'. Joining Assemblyman Rivera was Councilman Oswald Feliz. The Dynamic Duo toured the area to let shoppers and storekeepers know that if they got vaccinated they would receive a free slice of pizza and help fight the latest variant of COVID-19. 

Assemblyman Jose Rivera has his poster on the window of Bedford Park Pizza, the sponsor of the free pizza.

Assemblyman Jose Rivera (holding the video camera), and  Councilman Oswald Feliz (stepping off the curb) as they cross the street to return to the event. 

Political Gadfly Dion Powell takes a picture of this reporter hoping to learn a few pointers. Number one Mr. Powell don't block the councilman behind you.

Assemblyman Jose Rivera thanked all who participated in his 'get vaccinated or boosted and get a free slice of pizza event'.

Unregistered Dirt Bike Seized By 49th Precinct Police After Accident

 

Friday April 22nd An unregistered Dirt Bike was involved in an accident with a car waiting for the light on Williamsbridge Road North, half a block from Pelham Parkway. According to the driver of the car, the Dirt Bike driver was weaving through the stopped traffic waiting for the light to change when it hit his car causing what appeared to be thousands of dollars of damage. 

The driver left after speaking with police from the 49th precinct who responded, and the Dirt Bike driver was treated on scene by EMS, and released. The unregistered Dirt Bike was taken into custody by the police department.

Damage to the car door, wheel well, front quarter panel, and even hood can be seen. 

Officers from the 49th Precinct look over the unregistered Dirt Bike, as  the driver is given medical attention in the ambulance. 

The unregistered Dirt Bike is being impounded by the NYPD. 

Congressman Ritchie Torres - Putin's Russian government sanctioned me

 

Vladimir Putin's Russian government recently announced a list of US politicians that will face sanctions for speaking out against them. I am proud to be on that list — it’s a sign that I’m doing what is right. I am proud of the work I am doing to protect democracy here and across the world. If the Russian government doesn’t like me, that is a sign I am doing something right. Doing this the right way is usually harder. So for instance, me not spending all day asking for money from rich people and corporate PACS makes it harder to fund my campaign. That’s why I am coming to you today. The midterms are getting very close and the GOP will do everything it can to unseat progressive Democrats like me. Thank you, Ritchie EDITOR'S NOTE: All solicitations for donations have been removed.

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED INVESTMENTS IN SAFE HAVEN BEDS AND RESOURCES FOR NEW YORKERS EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS

 

Adams Administration Will Add  More Than $170 Million In the FY23 Executive Budget to Provide High-Quality Services and Resources for Unsheltered New Yorkers

 

Funding Is Largest Investment Made by Any City Administration in Street Outreach and Low-Barrier Programs

 

Investment Will Fund 1,400 Low Barrier Safe Haven and Stabilization Beds, Bringing Total to Over 4,000 Beds to Serve New Yorkers

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced unprecedented investments in high-quality services and resources dedicated to helping unsheltered New Yorkers transition off the streets and out of the subway system and move into more stable housing. As part of his focus to help those experiencing homelessness, Mayor Adams will be allocating an additional $171 million a year, beginning in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), to aggressively expand and enhance outreach efforts and specialized resources, including Safe Havens, stabilization beds, and Drop-in Centers (DICs). This is the largest investment made by any city administration in street outreach and targeted low-barrier programs to support some of our most vulnerable New Yorkers experiencing homelessness on the streets and in the subways.

 

“Too many of our fellow New Yorkers are experiencing unsheltered homelessness — but we cannot and will not abandon them,” said Mayor Adams. “We are making the largest investment in street outreach and low-barrier beds that a city administration ever has, in an effort to almost double the number of Safe Haven and stabilization beds available to New Yorkers. These resources will encourage people to come inside and will pave a way toward permanent housing and the stability that every New Yorker deserves.”

 

“The investments announced today will support thousands of beds for adults experiencing homelessness,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom. “I want to thank the mayor for prioritizing these dollars now and into the future, and I look forward to working with interagency and community partners to support every New Yorker on their journey to securing a permanent home.”

 

“This administration is doubling-down on its commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness,” said New York City Department of Social Services Commissioner Gary Jenkins. “We applaud the mayor’s unprecedented investments in aggressively expanding high-quality supports to address the unique needs of some of our most vulnerable New Yorkers. These enhancements and specialized resources will encourage even more New Yorkers to come in from the streets and the subways and receive dedicated services that will help them to get back on their feet and ultimately transition to permanent housing. I also want to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated and compassionate outreach staff and provider-partners for their extraordinary efforts around the clock in service of this vital mission.”

 

“All too often we talk about homelessness and housing as though they are separate, but we cannot solve the homelessness crisis without ensuring we have safe and stable housing for everyone,” said New York City Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz. “Today's investment in Safe Haven and stabilization beds is a critical step towards our ultimate goal. These programs are important because they remove the barriers to access that have often kept people in need of help from getting the support they deserve.”

 

Mayor Adams has already made significant progress on his commitment to increase the capacity of low-barrier beds dedicated to serving New Yorkers experiencing homelessness as part of his Subway Safety Plan introduced in February. As of today, the city has opened new high-quality sites, which will offer dedicated supports to more than 400 New Yorkers, as part of nearly 500 specialized beds announced in the plan earlier this year. More than 100 additional beds are expected to come online in the coming months, exceeding the goal originally announced in the plan.

 

With today’s announcement, the city will also open nearly 900 more beds, bringing the total new capacity funded by this investment to more than 1,400 beds. Further, 570 specialized beds are expected to come online by the end of this year, with another 325 by mid-2023. Once online, the city will have over 4,000 specialized beds to serve and support some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

 

In addition to funding for beds, today’s announcement includes $19 million that will be allocated to creating three additional DICs, as well as providing enhanced medical and behavioral health services at city DICs, including funding for specialized staff such as nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers. Finally, $12 million of the funds will be allocated towards DSS’s enhanced and expanded comprehensive outreach program that:

 

• Increases dedicated outreach staff to further intensify DSS’s subway outreach and placement efforts.
• Adds transportation services and other resources, which will help further streamline the process of connecting clients to suitable placement opportunities.

 

The city’s low-barrier programs — including Safe Havens, stabilization beds, and DICs — are often the first step towards helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness accept services and transition off the streets and out of the subways. Safe Havens and stabilization beds are small-scale, low-barrier programs specifically tailored for unsheltered individuals who may be resistant to accepting, or who may not be best served by, other services, including traditional transitional housing settings. These sites are equipped with on-site services and compassionate staff who work closely with these New Yorkers to build trust, stabilize lives, and encourage further transition off the streets and out of the subways, and help them ultimately transition into permanent housing. DICs provide baseline services with the goal of meeting the immediate needs of unsheltered New Yorkers, such as showers, meals, and connections to health care, while also offering on-site case management services and staff — providing an immediate option for individuals who want to transition off the streets and out of the subways.

“This $171 million investment in solutions that can better help support unhoused New Yorkers transition from homelessness is the right approach and a major step forward for our city,” said New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. “Safe Havens, stabilization beds, and drop-in centers with health care services, along with care-centered street outreach, should be the consistent focus of the city’s efforts directed to our unsheltered neighbors. The council is proud to have prioritized elevating the need for investments in these sound policies and practices, and applaud Mayor Adams for committing this level of resources to them in his Executive Budget. We look forward to continuing to partner with the administration to address the city’s challenge of homelessness by increasing affordable and supportive housing for New Yorkers.”

DEC ANNOUNCES MAY 1 OPENING OF TURKEY HUNTING SEASONS

 

Annual Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend is April 23 and 24

 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that spring turkey season opens on Sunday, May 1, in all of upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC's annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24. The youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 12 to 15 is open in all of upstate New York and Suffolk County.

"May is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the fantastic turkey hunting opportunities throughout New York State," Commissioner Seggos said. "The gobble of a tom turkey keeps hunters going afield year after year to chase these popular game birds."

The spring turkey harvest in New York averages approximately 19,000 birds and varies based on the number of participants and turkey productivity in the previous few spring seasons. This spring, DEC biologists expect hunters to take more turkeys than last year. Hunters prefer to take toms (birds older than two years) over younger male jakes, so typically wildlife managers see a two-year lag between summer productivity and spring take. Overall, turkey populations are lower than a few years ago due to below-average reproductive success in two of the last three years. However, improved turkey productivity in 2020 will mean a greater proportion of toms available to hunters this spring compared to last year.

Important Information for the May Spring Turkey Season:

• Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for New York City and Long Island;
• Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their hunting license;
• Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to noon each day;
• Hunters may take two bearded turkeys during the spring season, but only one bird per day;
• The bag limit for the youth hunt is one bearded bird. This bird becomes part of the youth's regular season bag limit of two bearded birds. A second bird may be taken in upstate New York (north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary) beginning May 1;
• Hunters may not use rifles or handguns firing a bullet. Hunters may hunt with a shotgun or handgun loaded with shot sizes no larger than No. 2 or smaller than No. 8, or with a bow or crossbow (except crossbows may not be used in Westchester County);
• Successful hunters must fill out the tag that comes with their turkey permit and immediately attach it to any turkey harvested;
• Successful hunters must report their harvest within seven days of taking a bird. Call 1-866-426-3778 (1-866 GAMERPT) or report harvest online at DEC's Game Harvest Reportingwebsite; and
• For more information about turkey hunting in New York, see the 2021-22 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide or visit the Turkey Hunting pages of DEC's website.

Hunt Safe, Hunt Smart!

While statistics show that hunting in New York State is safer than ever, mistakes are made each year. Every hunting-related shooting incident is preventable, and DEC encourages hunters to use common sense this season and remember what they were taught in their DEC Hunter Education course:

• Point your gun in a safe direction;
• Treat every gun as if it were loaded;
• Be sure of your target and beyond;
• Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot; and
• Stalking stinks! Sit with your back against a tree or other object wider than your shoulders and call birds to you.

DEC also encourages all hunters to wear blaze orange or blaze pink when moving between hunting spots to make themselves more visible to other hunters. A blaze orange or blaze pink vest or other material can be hung in a nearby tree when you are set up and calling birds so other hunters are alerted to your presence.

A hunter education class is required for all new hunters. To find a hunter education class in your area, visit DEC's Hunter Education Program website or call 1-888-HUNT-ED2 (1-888-486-8332).

Tips for a Successful and Safe Turkey Hunting Season

• Don't stalk. More than half of turkey hunting injuries happen when a hunter is stalking.
• Always assume any call or footsteps you hear are from another hunter. Don't shoot until you clearly see the whole turkey and know its sex;
• If you see another hunter, talk to him or her clearly, and don't move. Never wave or use a turkey call to alert another hunter;
• Turkeys are tough. You need to be close (30 yards or less is best). You need to get a clear head and neck shot. Do not try to shoot them in the body or when they are flying;
• Smaller shot, no. 4, 5, and 6, work better than larger shot, due to denser shot patterns;
• When calling, sit still with your back against a big tree, to hide you from turkeys and stalkers;
• Never wear turkey colors -- red, white, or blue;
• Wear hunter orange or pink when going in or out of the woods and when walking around;
• When sitting still waiting for a turkey, put hunter orange or pink on a tree near you; and
• If you take a turkey or carry a decoy, wrap it in hunter orange or pink.

For more information about getting outdoors and protecting public lands, go to DEC's Love Our NY Lands website and learn how to be prepared, Leave No Trace^TM, and other tips to be outdoors safely.

Buy Sporting Licenses Online

Sporting licenses may be purchased online at any time, and privileges can be used immediately by simply carrying the transaction number (DEC-LS#) while afield. Anglers, hunters, and trappers may also use the HuntFishNY mobile app to display an electronic copy of their license. The HuntFishNY app is available for download through the Apple App or Google Play stores. Back tags and carcass tags must still be mailed, and customers should allow 10-14 days for receipt of their tags. Please visit DEC’s website for more information about sporting licenses.

Citizen Science Opportunity: DEC Seeks Turkey Hunters for Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey

Turkey hunters can record the number of ruffed grouse they hear drumming while afield to help DEC track the distribution and abundance of this game bird. To get a survey form, go to DEC's website or call (518) 402-8883. To participate in DEC's Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey or other wildlife surveys, visit the "Citizen Science" page of DEC's website.

Draft Regulations Available for Public Comment

Turkey hunters are reminded that DEC is accepting public comments through June 5, 2022, on proposed regulations that would expand turkey hunting opportunities beginning this fall, changing the minimum shot size from #8 to #9, and establishing a spring turkey season in Suffolk County in 2023. More information about these proposals can be found on DEC’s website at https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/propregulations.html.  

MAYOR ADAMS, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION ANNOUNCE NEW PROTECTIONS FOR FOOD DELIVERY WORKERS

 

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced that delivery workers who deliver restaurant orders for third-party food delivery apps in New York City now have first-of-their-kind new protections to promote better working conditions in the food delivery industry. Workers will get to choose how far they’ll travel and what routes they’ll take, receive more information about deliveries before accepting them, get paid at least once a week, and be provided with a free insulated delivery bag after six deliveries. These worker protection laws are the second part of a suite of new sweeping legislation regulating online third-party food delivery apps and enforcing brand new labor standards for delivery workers. The first part of the legislation, which requires third party food delivery apps to be licensed to operate in New York City, went into effect in January 2022.  

“As a blue-collar mayor, I am committed to ensuring every worker in this city has fair, equitable, and safe working conditions,” said Mayor Adams. “Delivery workers brave difficult conditions year-round, often for meager pay, simply to do their jobs. These hard-won protections are critically important to advancing worker justice and giving the more than 65,000 delivery workers across this city the dignity they deserve.” 

“Delivery workers are an integral part of New York City’s economy, and their labor deserves recognition,” said DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga. “With these new worker protection laws, we are taking a step towards advancing working conditions for everyone across the city and supporting our essential workers who keep this city running. I want to remind delivery workers that they are covered by these new laws they fought so hard for, regardless of their immigration status, and that we are a resource for enforcement of those protections.”

Starting, April 22, third-party food delivery apps must:

·         Allow food delivery workers to set limitations on distances they will travel from restaurants and which bridges or tunnels they are unwilling to use;

·         Provide upfront disclosure to food delivery workers about route, pay, and gratuities;

·         Pay food delivery workers at least once a week;

·         Offer payment options to food delivery workers that are free of charge; and

·         Provide a free insulated delivery bag to a food delivery worker after six deliveries.

 

In addition to the new worker protection laws, the January regulations require certain third-party food delivery apps to:

• Have a DCWP license;
• Tell workers how much the customer tips for each delivery;
• Tell workers their total pay and tips for the previous day; and
• Have written agreements with restaurants, list the phone number of the restaurant on the app if a phone number is provided, and, in some cases, provide restaurants with customer data if available. Agreements entered on or after January 24, 2022 must contain a provision requiring the restaurant to allow bathroom access to delivery workers, with limited exceptions for health and safety reasons.

 

Starting January 1, 2023, apps will also be required to pay workers the new minimum pay rate that the City will set. The rate will not include tips. DCWP is currently conducting a study on  working conditions in order to determine the new minimum rate. As part of this effort, DCWP will host a public hearing in June to hear testimonies directly from delivery workers and other stakeholders. 

To educate delivery workers about their new rights, DCWP has been working closely with organizations to conduct presentations to workers in Spanish, English, Chinese, and Bengali. DCWP has partnered with worker organizations on over 25 events with over 1,700 workers to answer questions and distribute information on the laws. DCWP will also soon be launching a citywide, multilingual public awareness campaign to educate delivery workers about their rights. DCWP also sent a mailing to eligible third-party apps outlining their new obligations under the law. DCWP has visited over 130 restaurants during corridor walks and sent a notice to more than 30,000 restaurants, as well as restaurant associations and trade groups to share information about their rights and obligations under the law. 

Delivery workers, apps, restaurants and consumers can visit nyc.gov/DeliveryApps for multilingual resources and information about these new regulations, including the newly required Notice of Delivery Worker Rights (additional languages coming soon), a video (additional languages coming soon), a full list of the new requirements under the laws, restaurant rights and responsibilities, and the Third-Party Food Delivery Service License Application Checklist. Workers can also call 311 and ask for “delivery worker” or email OLPS@dcwp.nyc.gov for more information. 

“Los Deliveristas Unidos (LDU) continue to celebrate their historic journey to achieve Justice for all App Delivery Workers,” said Hildalyn Colon Hernández, Director of Policy & Strategic Partnerships for Los Deliveristas Unidos. “Last year, more than 2,000 Deliveristas rode from Times Square to Foley Square to demand better wages and working protections. Today, Deliveristas continue their history journey – as they have achieved more labor protections – from bathroom access, tip transparency, limit of the distance they travel, insulated bags - that will have a direct impact on workers’ lives, their families and the NYC community. Even with these historic achievements – the Deliveristas Journey to Justice is far from over as they continue to organize and empower other Deliveristas – these workers will be enjoying a minimum wage, more protections and unionization in 2023.” 

“It is easy to heap praises on delivery workers for keeping us fed, especially through the pandemic,” said Kazi Fouzia, Director of Organizing, Desis Rising Up & Moving (DRUM). “But it took thousands of delivery workers to get organized to get actual improvement in their rights and working conditions. This not only demonstrated the power of workers organizing, but the policies won also set an example for the rest of the country on how to honor, respect, and protect delivery workers through the pandemic and the economic recovery.”

“As food delivery worker we are aware that we are doing high-risk work every day,” said Sergio Solano, Leader of NYC Food Delivery Movement. “The fight of all the delivery workers is more visible today, as we can report any anomalies with the apps, and now we have a little control over the distances and income, but we still have penalties when we reject an order that goes to an unacceptable distance with an unacceptable payment. Regarding daily and weekly payments, it has been improved, and we hope to receive the insulated bags that we use on a daily basis. We thank all the political leaders who helped pass these laws to improve our work, which is worth mentioning, it is a decent and honest work. We thank the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for supporting us in spreading the information on all social channels and in the streets.”

“As New Yorkers rely more on food delivery, it’s past time that delivery workers who play such a critical role in our city's economy are afforded basic, commonsense workplace protections,” said Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. “I was proud to stand with workers as they fought for passage of this legislation, and I hope they’re able to celebrate today after years of organizing to make this law a reality.”

 

“Today marks a monumental day for deliverista rights here in New York, and these newly enacted standards should be the model across the country,” said Comptroller Brad Lander. “Because of their courageous organizing, delivery workers won critical information, supplies, and timely pay needed to make these jobs more sustainable. Shortened and straightforward delivery routes, weekly payments, and access to insulated food bags are now guaranteed, and alongside DCWP, we will ensure delivery workers’ rights remain protected.”

“New York City’s delivery workers continue to work hard every day to bring food to our homes and offices,” said City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. “Their safety and well-being are important, which is why the City Council enacted groundbreaking protections for our city’s deliveristas and look forward to seeing its successful implementation. With new protections and labor standards set to take effect, the City must ensure that delivery workers know their rights and third-party apps understand their responsibility to follow the law. I look forward to continued partnerships with all stakeholders to improve pay and conditions for workers, support our city’s restaurants, and strengthen protections in the food delivery industry.”