Bill de Blasio

“I wish I could give New York City the key to me,“ said Patti who also played “Ghost Dance“ with Lenny Kaye at the mayor’s news conference.

Electric Zoo on Randall’s Island and Pinknic on Governors Island are both moving ahead this weekend after NYC was hit with ”historic” flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Ida moved though.

Plus, watch Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, aka ”Killah Chuck,” rap a few bars.

NYC’s series of free ”It’s Time for Hip Hop in NYC” shows began on Monday at Orchard Beach in The Bronx with Busy Bee, Furious 5 featuring Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio, Kid Capri, Nice & Smooth, Kool Moe Dee, and more.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the ”Key to NYC Pass,” which would function similarly to France’s vaccine passport.

Eight “iconic” artists are planned for the Clive Davis-produced show, which is happening as part of NYC’s “Homecoming Week” re-opening celebration

”For all you Megan Thee Stallion fans, here’s your opportunity,” de Blasio said.

The $80 million, 52,000-square-foot Universal Hip Hop Museum is hoping to open in 2024.

”This is going to be the summer of New York City,” de Blasio said.

Mayor Bill de Blasio, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Attorney General Letitia James were among speakers at the Asian American Foundation’s Rise Up Against Asian Hate Rally at Foley Square on Saturday.