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Harlem’s Ydanis Rodriguez Statement On Trump Administration Decision To End DACA

Following the decision by the Trump Administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), NYC Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez released the following statement:Continue reading

Park In Harlem Renamed For Retiring Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell

NY1 reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo and state leaders renamed Riverbank State Park in Harlem after retiring Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell. Continue reading

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Who’s On The Ballot For Next Week’s Primary Elections That Can Effect Harlem

NY Post reports that Mayor de Blasio isn’t the only candidate on the ballot in next Tuesday’s primary election:Continue reading

“Democrats Need To Dramatize Their Differences With Trump,” Says Harlem’s Sharpton

Mic reports that “I have fought with Donald Trump for 35 years,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said in a phone interview. “He only understands fighting, and you have to go toe-to-toe with him.”Continue reading

Harlem Speaker Mark-Viverito And Council Member Menchaca Announce $1.5 Mil Funding Towards Immigrant Health Initiative

Today, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito joined Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca, Mixteca Organization and Street Soccer USA to announce the New York City Council’s $1.5 million investment for the Immigrant Health Initiative. Continue reading

Burglar Breaks Into Harlem Rep Espaillat’s Office

Maybe he was looking for some late-night constituent services. A masked burglar filibustered into a Harlem Congressman’s office early Friday but apparently took nothing, police sources said.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat And Red. Kihuen Urge Trump To Reconsider DACA Decision

Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Ruben J. Kihuen issued the following joint statement on their letter to President Donald Trump on his decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Defends DACA Program

Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, released the following statement as President Trump considers whether to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides certainty to young men and women who were brought to America as children.Continue reading

Senator Marisol Alcántara To Announce $80,000 For Washington Heights

State Senator Marisol Alcántara, together with the Dominican Women’s Development Center, will announce $80,000 in state funding for an after school program targeting Washington Heights’ at-risk youth on Thursday, August 31, at Mama Tingo Child Care and Learning Center, 2340 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY.Continue reading

NYC’s Open Data Program And The Chief Analytics Officer Job

Here are some great opportunities regarding NYC's Open Data Program and the position of Chief Analytics Officer Job.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Responds To Trump’s Phoenix Rally

A couple of days ago, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke with CNN’s New Day host Chris Cuomo in response to President Trump’s unhinged remarks during last night’s rally in Phoenix, Arizona.Continue reading

Harlem’s Mark-Viverito And Others On “Women And The Future of New York Politics” Panel

Despite New York's reputation as a progressive city, on the local political level at least, the future looks far from female. Continue reading

de Blasio And Others Launch First Of-Its-Kind Program To Help Non Profits Use Space

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) NYC, the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit today announced the first five nonprofits to participate in the New York Land Opportunity Program (NYLOP).Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio And Chancellor Fariña Announce Students’ Gains In English And Math Exams

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor [easyazon_link identifier="0325060924" locale="US" tag="harlemworld-20"]Carmen Fariña[/easyazon_link]today announced New York City students’ gains on State English and math exams. In 2017, 40.6 percent of students met proficiency standards in English, a 2.6 point increase from 38.0 percent last year. Continue reading

Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito And Others Rally To Remove Offensive Statue

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, elected officials and community leaders today rallied outside Central Park to demand the New York City Parks Department remove a patently offensive statue.Continue reading