On June 18, 2024, the Police Athletic League (PAL) hosted a Gala Dinner celebrating 110 years of serving the youth of New York City at The Pierre in Manhattan.
Continue readingThe City Cuts Ribbon In Inwood, Unveiling Deeply Affordable Homes And A New State-Of-The-Art Public Library
Today, the Inwood community (just north of Harlem) celebrated the grand opening of The Eliza.
Continue readingDuring Critical Election Year, NYC Votes Empowers High School Students To Lead Charge On Youth Civic Engagement
Sixteen promising New York City high school students will serve as the 2024 NYC Votes Youth Ambassadors.
Continue readingThe Community Responds To Primary Election Results With Power Through Voices Heard
This primary election, there was so much at stake for our communities.
Continue readingMayor Adams Reveals Pride Month Installations At City Hall And Gracie Mansion
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled imagery installations celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in the City Hall Rotunda and Gracie Mansion.
Continue readingRep. Espaillat Applauds U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory Declaring Gun Violence A National Public Health Crisis
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in support of the advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy.
Continue readingMayor Adams Launches “Summer Of Possibility” With Largest-Ever Summer Streets Event (Video)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today kicked off the city’s “a celebration of New York City’s unrivaled summer offerings at a time when crime is down, jobs are up.
Continue readingOp-Ed: Congressional Action Needed To Reign In PBMs From Harlem To Hollis
By: Dr. Burchell M. Marcus
Across the country, patients are paying more for their prescription drugs than they ever have before. New York is not immune to this problem.
Continue readingLinda Tigani Welcomes New NYC CORE Commissioners Appointed By Mayor Adams
The Chair & Executive Director Linda Tigani of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) welcomed today the Mayoral appointment of two new commissioners.
Continue reading2024 NYC Charter Revision Commission Releases Preliminary Staff Report
Following hearings from Hollis to Harlem and testimony from members of the public, experts, elected officials, good government groups, and academics.
Continue readingMayor Adams, Health Leaders Commemorate Two Years Since Roe v. Wade Overturn
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom.
Continue readingThe Mayor’s Op-Ed: Education That Lifts Up All Of Our Students
By Mayor Eric Adams
As New York City’s first openly dyslexic mayor, I know what it is like to not have the support I needed in school growing up.
Continue readingMayor Adams And Chancellor Banks Announce Inclusive Vision For NYC Schools
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today unveiled their vision for the future of the city’s public schools.
Continue readingNYC Honors Over 100 Homeless Graduates At ‘Future Leaders’ Celebration
The NYC Department of Social Services commemorated the achievements of more than 100 high school graduates residing in DHS shelters at the tenth annual Future Leaders celebration.
Continue readingInwoods Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Wife Of Alexander Hamilton 1757-1854
Elizabeth Hamilton (née Schuyler; August 9, 1757 – November 9, 1854), also known as Eliza or Betsey, was an influential figure in early American history.
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