The Health Department today released the 2024 New York City Heat-Related Mortality Report, an annual report describing the toll that heat takes on the lives of New Yorkers.
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The Mayor’s Op-Ed: Celebrating Juneteenth With A New Heritage Walk, Landmark, And Progress
By Mayor Eric Adams
As the second Black mayor of New York City, I am proud to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates June 19, 1865, when every enslaved Black American was finally free.
Continue readingHarlem’s Espaillat, Scott, Grijalva Tout New GAO Report Detailing Support For English Learners And The Path Forward
Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Raúl M. Grijalva, joined by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby” Scott.
Continue readingDiddy Returns Key To City After Mayor Eric Adams Condemns Violence Toward Cassie
In a dramatic turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs has returned his Key to the City of New York.
Continue readingRep. Espaillat Commemorates 12th Anniversary Of DACA, Advocates For The American Dream And Promise Act
Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Deputy Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), issued a statement today.
Continue readingMayor Adams Plans To Illuminate City Hall And Municipal Buildings Purple For WEAAD
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several other municipal buildings will be lit purple tomorrow in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Continue readingAdams Admin Introduces Vital Tools To Tackle Housing Crisis Effectively And Promptly
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión today made an announcement.
Continue readingSeitu’s World: “No Justice, No Peace,” Protest For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion!
By Seitu Oronde
This week, photojournalist Seitu Oronde attended a rally against Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman at his home with the National Action Network (NAN) team.
Continue readingNYC Social Services Announces HOPE 2024 Survey Showing City’s Dual Crises Response
The Department of Social Services and Homeless Services (DSS-DHS) today announced that the annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Survey.
Continue readingHarlem Rep. Espaillat And Stansbury Criticize GOP For Rejecting NDAA Climate Rule Amendment
Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Melanie Stansbury introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Continue readingMayor Adams Appoints Ronald Porcelli As Director Of NYC Unity Project
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Ronald Porcelli, Esq. as the director of the NYC Unity Project.
Continue readingMayor Adams Highlights Public Space Improvements With New Chief Public Realm Officer
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new report highlighting capital improvements and policy changes the Adams administration has made.
Continue readingThe Senators Op-Ed: Defend Harlem From The Land Grab Effect On West Harlem And Beyond
By State Senator Cordell Cleare
On Juneteenth of this year at 11 am, a coalition will host a press conference to highlight how Columbia University’s Manhattanville Expansion has had a detrimental effect on the community in West Harlem.
Continue readingRep. Espaillat, Wasserman Schultz Introduce Amendment Boosting Federal Funding To Protect Jewish Communities
By Adriano Espaillat
Today, during the House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill.
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