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City hall
The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.
Common procedures 8
Check eligibility for benefit programs
- Visit the NYC Benefits website
Find licensed child care providers in NYC and filter by distance, cost, facility type, and more
- Visit the NYC Child Care website
Find voting dates and hours
- Visit the NYC Board of Elections website
Learn about vaccination
- Visit the NYC Health Department website
Register to get compost
- Visit the NYC Compost Giveback website
Report problems that aren’t emergencies, like street and sanitation issues
- Call 311
- Check the status of your requests
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Departments & offices 4
New York City Hall
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New York University
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US Postal Service
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Longer read
New York City operates under a mayor-council system.
Mayor
Eric Adams (Democrat) has been mayor since January 2022. The mayor serves a 4-year term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. The mayor is the chief executive, responsible for city departments and the budget.
City Council
The unicameral New York City Council has 51 members, each elected from a district for a 4-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms). The council passes legislation and approves the budget.
Other Citywide Officials
- Public Advocate: City ombudsman, first in line of succession
- Comptroller: Fiscal watchdog, audits city agencies
- 5 Borough Presidents: Largely ceremonial roles
City Hall
New York City Hall is located in Lower Manhattan, built in 1811. It is the oldest continuously used city hall in the United States.
Workforce
The City of New York employs approximately 300,000 people, making it the largest municipal government in the United States.
Website
nyc.gov