Harlem Congress Member Adriano Espaillat Recognizes Black History Month
Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month.Continue reading
Uptown’s Rodriguez Elected Co-Chair Of NYC Council Black, Latino, & Asian Caucus
The Office of NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued the following statement on the Council Member Election as Co-Chair of the NYC Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus (BLAC).Continue reading
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First Lady McCray Announces Investment To Break Cycle Of Female Incarceration
Today First Lady Chirlane McCray announced a set of new initiatives designed to break the cycle of incarceration for women from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
NYCHA Needs More than $200 Million, Say Residents
City Limits reports a night before Mayor de Blasio was to unveil the first budget of his second term, NYCHA residents and their allies made a plea for more funding than the mayor has pledged.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Citywide Guidance And NYPD Assistance With Federal Immigration Enforcement
The de Blasio Administration today announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances, including where there is a public safety risk.Continue reading
Seitu’s World: Harlem Power Breakfast At Silvia’s Restaurant (Photographs)
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, photographer Seitu Oronde was at the Harlem Power Breakfast at Silvia's Restaurant in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
Central Harlem Leads City In Rate Of Noise Complaints
Patch reports that Central Harlem had the highest rate of noise complaints in New York City between 2010 and 2015, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.Continue reading
de Blasio Announces Partnerships To Strengthening Aid For Those With Disabilities
The de Blasio Administration joined Citi Community Development and the National Disability Institute today to announce the launch of Empowered Cities, a national initiative that encourages municipalities to expand financial empowerment and economic inclusion to people living with disabilities and their families.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Announces Guest For State Of The Union And Continues Relief Work
Congressman Adriano Espaillat has been among the most vocal congressional leaders in his calls for emergency federal relief and resources to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria’s landfall in September. Continue reading
Statement From Uptown Council Member Rodriguez And Others On Ravi Ragbir Detention
Council Member Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez (D-Manhattan) and Jumaane D. Williams (D-Brooklyn) released the following statement as immigration rights activist Ravi Ragbir was granted habeas corpus by Judge Katherine B. Forrest and will be released from ICE custody until a future hearing. Continue reading
NYC Announces 5,000 More High School Students Participated In Mentorship Programs
To celebrate national mentoring month, Chief Service Officer Paula Gavin and Schools Chancellor Carmen Faria announced that 25,000 high school students and 10,000 mentors participated in programs associated with the NYC Youth Mentoring Initiative.Continue reading
Dining With Miss Lil: Congressman Adriano Espaillat’s Annual MLK Jr. Policy Breakfast
By Lil Nickelson
On Friday, January 12th, 2018 U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat representing NY’s 13th Congressional District, held his annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Policy Breakfast.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Vito Mustaciuolo As General Manager Of NYCHA
Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Vito Mustaciuolo (pictured) as acting General Manager of the New York City Public Housing Authority. Continue reading
Mayors Office Issues RFI To Promote Open And Transparent Internet From Harlem To Hollis
The Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer today released a "Truth in Broadband” Request for Information (RFI) to establish transparency and accountability in how carriers provide internet service to consumers.Continue reading
Cannabis Legalization Closer Than Ever From Harlem To Hollis As Coumo Reads The Leaves
Crains NY reports that within the first two weeks of 2018, the state’s medical marijuana industry went from panicking over an existential threat from the federal government to contemplating what full legalization would look like during a state Assembly hearing.Continue reading