New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced multiple new tools to help New York City homeowners create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that will not only help them to afford to remain in the communities they call home.
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DSS Commissioner Park Unveils First Loan From NYC’s Shelter Fund For Nonprofit Shelter Development
New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park, New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin.
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MTA Faces Budget Woes: Real Estate Taxes Take From Harlem To The Hudson A Hit
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is grappling with a substantial budget deficit projected to exceed $400 million for the years 2027 and 2028.
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Residents In The Bronx, Manhattan, And Staten Island Can Now Order Free Compost Bins
The largest, easiest curbside composting program ever is already running in Brooklyn and Queens and the massively increasing diversion from landfills; comes permanently to rest of the City week of October 6, 2024.
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Op-Ed: Gov. Hochul Was Right To Stop Congestion Pricing, Now She Should Focus On Auto Costs
When I talk to the members of my community, the rising cost of everyday essentials is a constant topic.
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Espaillat Finalizes U.S.-Dominican Republic Open Skies Agreement For Dominican American Families
Today, Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat traveled to the Dominican Republic to attend the official signing ceremony of the landmark “Open Skies ” Aviation Agreement.
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Mayor Adams Unveils $2 Million For Expanded Summer Programs To Ensure Youth Safety
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today announced $2 million in expanded programming.
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Harlem Rep. Espaillat And Barragán Lead Caucus Efforts Addressing Impact Of AI Policies On Latino Communities
This month, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán and CHC Deputy Chair Adriano Espaillat hosted the inaugural CHC roundtable.
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PAL Children In Harlem Celebrate Opening Of PAL 2024 Summer Programs Honoring Partnership With NYPD
On July 17, 2024, at the PAL Harlem Center, 441 Manhattan Avenue, hundreds of children enjoyed summertime fun and games.
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The 10th Annual Murder Of Eric Garner In Staten Island With Harlem’s NAN (Photos)
On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, Harlem photojournalist Seitu Oronde with Terrance Floyd brother of George Floyd with National Action Network (NAN) participated in the 10th annual murder of Eric Garner.
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Former Federal Prosecutors Laud Mayor Adams’ Pick Of Randy Mastro As NYC’s Counsel
Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Randy Mastro as his nominee to be the city’s next corporation counsel.
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Harlem Rep. Espaillat Hosts Environmental Justice Advocates, Leaders, And Student Boat Tour (Spanish)
Harlem Rep. Espaillat marked a successful third annual environmental justice boat tour along the Harlem and Bronx Rivers to assess concerns and progress along these corridors.
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Sprout: A Multisensory Neurodiverse Playscape In Harlem
The Urban Conga, a multidisciplinary design studio, has collaborated with Polo Grounds residents in Harlem, NY, to create Sprout, a multisensory neurodiverse playscape.
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Mayor Adams Achieves Consecutive Record Years In Affordable Housing Creation And Connection
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced back-to-back record-breaking years for producing and connecting New Yorkers to new, affordable homes.
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Is The Election 2024 Stressing You Out? In Harlem Or Hollywood, You Aren’t Alone
f the rest of the 2024 election cycle is anything like the last four weeks, Harlem voters are in for a wild ride. And mental health professionals caution that this can take an emotional toll.
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