De Blasio to reopen NYC schools, saying he heard parents 'loud and clear'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in a news conference Friday said he sees the redistribution of wealth as an important factor toward ending structural racism in education. "I’d like to say very bluntly our mission is to redistribute wealth," he said.

A powerful nor'easter hit the East Coast Wednesday, closing schools in parts of the mid-Atlantic and New England.  But in the age of remote learning, some kids still had class online from home, while others got cherished snow days.  New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared snow days a relic this week.  "As a parent, and I was a kid once myself, I have to say, I feel a little sad that this snow day we used to all know may be gone.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday said he was "really unhappy" with the stimulus package being negotiated in Congress, saying it was not acceptable that the deal was unlikely to include state and local aid. "What do we see right now in Washington? Endless discussion that now is leaving out all state and local aid, that means that city government, state government will not be able to get back on our feet and serve our people -- it just doesn’t make any sense," he said.

The newest Real Housewives of New York City star, Eboni K Williams, 37, is already making history as the show’s first Black woman to appear as a main cast member. The accomplished media personality, who has also worked as an attorney, opened up about joining the Bravo show during the December 14 episode of HollywoodLife‘s TVTalk.

Gigi Hadid, 25, was a fashionable sight-to-see when she stepped out for a walk with her baby daughter in New York City on Dec. 15. The gorgeous model had her long blonde locks down while wearing a black newsboy-style hat, a long black coat and black boots during the outing. She also wore tan gloves, a black face mask and round-shaped sunglasses.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday said a new shutdown in New York City could be coming within weeks, possibly right after Christmas, as the Big Apple struggles to keep COVID-19 metrics low. “Clearly these numbers I went over a moment ago, they're going in the wrong direction," de Blasio said at a press conference.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton will celebrate New Year’s Eve together by hitting the stage as part of a TV special.New Year’s Eve 2021 will be hosted by media personality Carson Daly and broadcast live from Times Square in New York City on December 31, 2020, when performances will be beamed in from across the country.In addition to Gwen and Blake, fans can also expect to see sets from Sting and Shirazee, Jason Derulo, Kylie Minogue, Busta Rhymes, and Anderson .Paak, Goo Goo Dolls, CNCO, Chloe x

Hart of Dixie is sadly leaving Netflix on Dec. 14 — most CW shows have a five-year streaming deal with Netflix, and Hart of Dixie's ends that day — leaving a Bluebell-sized hole in our hearts, at least when it comes to watching the show commercial free.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday warned that the city could soon be facing a “full shutdown” and that the city needed to “get ready” for such an event -- as COVID-19 metrics remain high in the Big Apple. In a press conference with reporters, he noted remarks by New York Gov.

Former Democratic presidential contender Andrew Yang is planning to enter the race to succeed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in elections next fall.

A socialist outlet took New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to task this week for reneging on his promise to keep schools closed if coronavirus positivity rates in the city surpassed 3%.

New York City will receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines next week pending federal approval, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.  "We are 10 months into this crisis. But for the first time, we can really see the end in sight," de Blasio told reporters during a press conference.

David Dinkins was the first and, to date, only Black mayor of New York City.Dinkins began a career as a lawyer in 1956, and he served as president of the New York City Board of Elections from 1972 to 1973 and New York City Clerk from 1975 to 1985. In 1985, he was elected Manhattan borough president, serving until his election as mayor in 1989.

The New York City police department will be bolstering enforcement in subways citywide amid a troubling pattern of instances in which straphangers have been pushed onto the tracks as the Big Apple also works to combat a spurt of shootings and other violence, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.

Clare Crawley is moving forward with her engagement after totally upending this season’s love story on The Bachelorette… even despite cheating rumors flying around her fiancé!