Health Dept., Reports Slight Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths For 2023

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene today announced that overdose deaths decreased slightly in 2023 after four consecutive years of increases. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your…

Mayor Adams Boosts Opioid Support to $50M From City Settlements

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the administration’s plans for applying $50 million in funding annually by Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 to combat the opioid addiction crisis New Yorkers continue to face. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are…

NYC Health Department Launches Pride Month Hosts First-Ever TGNCNB Summit

June is Pride Month, the Health Department joins New York City in celebrating the diversity and resilience of the city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and non-binary, queer, and intersex (LGBTQ+) communities. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…

Mayor Adams, Chief Service Officer Rog Launch NYC Volunteerism Boost Plan

By NYC.gov  NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today unveiled the city’s plan to increase volunteer and service opportunities by 25 percent from Harlem to Hollis. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails…

Mayor Adams Launches NYC’s Inaugural Tenant Protection Cabinet

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the launch of the Tenant Protection Cabinet. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using…

NYLAG And Legal Hand Launch New East Harlem Call-In Center

On Monday, Legal Hand opened its new call-in center operated by the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) serving the East Harlem community. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your…

Adams Administration Introduces NYC Bill Securing Reproductive Health And Abortion Rights

As the right to access abortion care has been stripped away from over one-third of U.S. women, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the city is further enshrining its commitment to reproductive rights. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can…