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Harlem Council Member Rodriguez Statement On Record Low Pedestrian Fatalities

Today, Monday, January 8, 2018, Harlem's Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued a statement on the lowest levels of pedestrian fatalities in New York City announced today by the Administration:Continue reading

Join Harlem’s NYS Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens For Power Talks In Harlem

Join us for our breakfast series which invites elected officials, entrepreneurs and influencers to have a powerful discussion around how the City and State of New York are committed to helping entrepreneurs launch, operate and expand their businesses.Continue reading

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Rev. Al Sharpton Honors Corey Johnson In Harlem

NY Daily News reports that he wasn’t his first choice, but is looking forward to working with newly selected City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.Continue reading

Applications Now Available For Capital Funding (Update)

From Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer: Applications are now being accepted for my office’s annual capital funding awards. Continue reading

Corey Johnson Elected As New City Council Speaker, Replaces Harlem’s Mark-Viverito

NY News Day reports that Corey Johnson was elected speaker of the City Council Wednesday.Continue reading

The 2018 Pre-K Directory Now Available From Harlem To Hollis

The 2018 NYC Pre-K Directory is now available online and in print. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Announces New Law To Combat Speculation And Tenant Displacement

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the Predatory Equity bill, which will help curb speculation and displacement in fast-changing neighborhoods, has become law. Continue reading

Major Announcement On Safety Bollards By Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez

By Ydanis Rodriguez Today, January 2, 2018, the Administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council announced a plan to bring permanent perimeter barriers, or "safety bollards", to high-profile sites and to create a process to simplify their design and construction. Continue reading

Statements By Mayor de Blasio And Others On Enactment Of Expanding Economic Opps For City’s M/WBES

On December 29, 2017, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation, Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2017, sponsored by State Senator Marisol Alcántara and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman, which gives the City of New York the authority to increase economic opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs). Continue reading

A Final Farewell & Thank You, From Harlem’s Melissa Mark-Viverito

Dear Neighbors:

I hope you all are having a great week so far and are keeping warm!Continue reading

Score Free Tickets To Mayor de Blasio’s Inaugural Ceremony

NY Curbed reports while many nurse hangovers or prepare to plunge into Coney Island’s icy waters on New Year’s Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio will be celebrating the start of his second term with a swearing-in ceremony—and just like in 2014, the public is invited to attend.Continue reading

Op-Ed: An Untold Legacy Of An Out Going Elected Official From East Harlem

By Félix Leo Campos At a time when men in high ranking positions in every field of endeavor are being accused of abusing their position of authority and its inherent influence and power, critics argue that there is a double standard, a war on men.Continue reading

Uptowns Council Member Ydanis And The Community Come Together To Save Andy Reyes

On Wednesday, December 27, 2017, uptowns council member Ydanis Rodriquez, elected Officials, Business Owners, Community Leaders, among others are calling for all New Yorkers to help save the life of Andy Manuel Herrera Reyes, who is seeking a life-saving heart transplant.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: NAN Honors Shola Olatoye, NYCHA CEO In Harlem (Photographs)

Photographs by Seitu Oronde On Thursday, December 19, 2017, a diverse group came together to honor Shola Olatoye, CEO NYCHA at the National Action Network (NAN) in Harlem, NY. Continue reading

Harlem Rep Espaillat Announces More Than $500 Million In Grant Money For NY District

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat, announces more than $500 million total grant funding has been awarded to projects benefitting constituents of New York’s 13th congressional district.Continue reading