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The Mayor let this bill become law this week without signing it. The law requires Parks Department to submit quarterly reports on urban park rangers—including how many are employed, where they're deployed across boroughs, vacant positions, and summonses they issue.
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Mayor Adams allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires Parks and Education departments to study whether more NYC high school students could be trained and hired as lifeguards at city beaches and pools, with a report due by November 2026.
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This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires NYC Parks to create and maintain an interactive online map showing all city swimming pools, their hours, programs, and any planned maintenance or closures—making it easier for New Yorkers to find pools and plan visits.
Park ranger reporting bill becomes law after Mayor doesn't sign it
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The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law automatically. The bill requires NYC Parks to submit quarterly reports on urban park rangers, including staffing levels by borough, vacant positions, where rangers are deployed, and summonses issued.
Lifeguard recruitment study bill becomes law after Mayor's unsigned return
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The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, allowing it to become law without their signature. The law requires Parks and Recreation to study whether more NYC high school students can be trained and employed as lifeguards at city beaches and pools, with a report due by November 2026. The study will examine current training capacity, partnerships with nonprofits, and recruitment strategies used by other cities.
Swimming pool map bill becomes law after Mayor's unsigned return
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The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, which means it automatically became law. The bill requires the Parks Department to create and maintain an interactive online map showing NYC's public swimming pools, including their locations, hours, programs, and any planned maintenance or construction that might affect access.
Bike lane median greening bill becomes law after Mayor inaction
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The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the Department of Transportation to plant trees and vegetation on new medians that separate bike lanes from car traffic, prioritizing trees while considering safety, infrastructure impacts, and maintenance plans.
Wards Island affordable housing study becomes law after Mayor's inaction
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The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the city to study whether Wards Island—currently home to parks, recreation areas, and other city facilities—could be redeveloped to include affordable housing, with a report due by July 2027.
Bike lane median vegetation bill becomes law after Mayor's unsigned return
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The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law automatically. The measure requires the city to plant trees and vegetation on new medians that separate bike lanes from car traffic, when feasible. The Department of Transportation must consult with Parks and other agencies to determine if planting is possible, prioritize trees, and maintain a public list of which medians have been planted.