Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to decertify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal: Continue reading
Join The de Blasio’s At The Annual Halloween At Gracie Mansion Ticket Giveaway
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the opening of the annual Halloween at Grace Mansion ticket giveaway. Continue reading
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Harlem Doctor And Others Respond To FEMA’s Absence Deep In Puerto Rico’s Countryside
NY Daily News reports on a great story of New York-based physicians are answering desperate calls to bring aid to Puerto Rico, sending teams of medical professionals to hard-to-access parts of the hurricane-battered island that have been largely neglected by the federal government’s relief effort.Continue reading
7th Annual State of the District Address 2017 By Northern Manhattan’s Ydanis Rodriguez
Dear Friends,
Our 7th Annual State of the District Address 2017 "Building a Community for All" in Northern Manhattan is this Sunday, October 15th doors open at 1:00pm, at the Salome Ureña Educational Campus located at 4600 Broadway. NY, NY 10040 (on the corner of 196th Street).Continue reading
Notice Of Public Hearing And Opportunity To Comment On Proposed Rule
Pursuant to Section 1301 of the New York City Charter, the NYC Department of Small Business Services is proposing to continue a program that provides grants to companies that provide school bus transportation.
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MWBE Accelerator, A First-Of-Its-Kind Digital One-Stop-Shop In Harlem
Harlem Commonwealth Council (HCC) and Better Local Business Agency (BLBA), with support from Citi Community Development (CCD), have joined forces to launch a Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise MWBE Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind digital one-stop-shop for public and private sector opportunities.Continue reading
Landmark East Harlem Opposes The City Planning Commission’s Vote
Landmark East Harlem (LEH) was formed to give the community of East Harlem an ongoing voice in how our neighborhood is developed and to support development that preserves the unique cultural and historical significance of the neighborhood. Continue reading
Harlem’s Rangel Throws Cuomo Hat In Ring For 2020 Presidential Run
The Daily Star reports that Cuomo, who turns 60 years old in December 2017, is being talked up by a number of Democrats, including former Rep. Charles Rangel.Continue reading
Politicians Celebrate Al Sharpton’s Birthday During Harlem rally
Rev. Al Sharpton’s weekly rally at his National Action Network headquarters in Harlem had a jovial air as the civil rights activist celebrated his 63rd birthday.Continue reading
Governor Cuomo Announces ‘Fix NYC’ MTA Woes Panel From Harlem To Hollis
On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he has assembled a 16-person “Fix New York City” panel that will come up with solutions to the city’s gridlock problems and also bring more money to the MTA, reports the New York Daily News.Continue reading
Uptowns Marisol Alcántara Announces $35,000 In Funding To Street Corner Resources
State Senator Marisol Alcántara, together with Iesha Sekou, executive director of Street Corner Resources and local at-risk youth, announced $35,000 in state funding to provide anti-violence programming in Harlem.Continue reading
Harlem’s Ydanis Rodriguez Asks, How Would You Spend $1 Million In Your Hood?
Council person Ydanis Rodriguez says, you can help decide how to spend public funds on community improvements to parks, schools, libraries, streets, and more through Participatory Budgeting 2017.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio, Barcelona’s Colau, Uptowns Rodriguez And Others Announce Joint Safety Competition
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, Uptowns Council person Ydanis Rodriguez and others today announced a new joint call for innovative solutions to enhance safety at intersections for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio, Harlem’s Rodriguez, Espaillat And Others Announce Citi Bike Is Coming
Mayor Bill de Blasio, DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and Jay Walder, President & CEO of Motivate announced today that Citi Bike had achieved its 50 millionth ride since the system’s launch in May 2013.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Joined MSNBC’s Chris Matthews To Discuss Puerto Rico Relief
Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat, joined MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on Tuesday to discuss relief efforts for Puerto Rico, his 10-point plan for recovery.
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