On Sunday, July 28, 2024, a group of prominent Black women leaders in Harlem will gather at the Harriet Tubman Memorial statue to launch "Harlem Black Women For Kamala Harris."
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Chancellor David C. Banks Appoints Simone Hawkins As Deputy Chancellor For Early Education
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced the appointment of Simone C. Hawkins as Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Early Childhood Education for NYC Public Schools.
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New York Cannabis Office Supports DEA And DOJ Reevaluation Of Marijuana Laws
This month, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) submitted public comment to the federal government.
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Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, MTA CEO Lieber Launch Expanded Student OMNY Cards
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber made an announcement.
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12-Year-Old Girl Raped In East Harlem; Suspects Remain At Large
A 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on the rooftop of a building in East Harlem, according to the NYPD.
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The Mayor’s Op-Ed: Protecting New Yorkers From Unsafe Batteries
New York is the safest big city in America, and we are working hard every day to keep New Yorkers safe from all kinds of dangers — including those posed by lithium-ion battery fires.
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Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Licensing, Registration For Manhattan Moped Sales
Governor Hochul has signed a significant package of bills aimed at addressing the growing concerns around illegal motorbikes and the safety risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in NY.
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Adams, Hochul, Lander Announce $500M Investment For Affordable Housing In New York City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander made an announcement today.
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Today, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) and the Institute for State & Local Governance at the City University of New York (CUNY ISLG) announcement.
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Mayor Adams Acts To Prevent Lithium-ion Battery Fires, Promotes Safe E-bike Charging
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today launched the NYC Safe Charging Accelerator to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in NYC.
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Governor Hochul Signs Hoylman-Sigal Legislation To Reduce Case Backlog In Family And Civil Courts
On July 17th Governor Hochul signed legislation sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D, WFP - Manhattan) and Assemblymember Landon Dais (D - Bronx) to reduce the backlog in the Family Court system by creating additional judgeships.
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Harlem Faces Power Outages Amidst Sweltering Heat Wave
Harlem residents are grappling with power outages exacerbated by the latest heat wave, which prompted Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency on July 16, 2024.
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Hudson Companies, Housing Works And Local Elected Officials Break Ground On The Lirio
The Hudson Companies and Housing Works, in partnership with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD).
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Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Tout Significant Decline In Subway Crime
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban.
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Mayor Adams Announces Ahsia Badi as First-Ever Executive Director of New York City Children’s Cabinet
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Ahsia Badi as the first-ever executive director of the New York City Children’s Cabinet.
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