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Harlem Pride And Allies Unite Against Censorship Legislation

Harlem Pride has united with over two dozen organizations, including the ACLU and Equality New York, in a coalition to oppose the deceptively named Kids Online Safety Act.

New York City Health Officials Remind Pet Stores That Selling Cats, Dogs Illegal

Beginning December 15, 2024, pet stores in New York will be banned from selling cats and dogs, as a 2022 state law takes effect.

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Senator Hoylman-Sigal Renames Bill To Create NY Opt-Out Immunization System

Today, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal announced that he was renaming his legislation (S.1531) creating an opt-out immunization information system for adults under a new name: The Registry for Keeping Justified Records (“RFK, Jr.”) Act.

SBA Administrator Guzman To Celebrate Season Of Small Business In New York City

On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  will travel to New York to celebrate the Season of Small Business™.

Mayor Adams Proposes Measures To Safeguard New Yorkers From Violent Offenders

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a set of proposals to protect longtime New Yorkers, immigrants, and asylum seekers from violent.

New York Office Of Cannabis Management Partners With Academy For Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs

Last week The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), in partnership with Our Academy, a nonprofit business accelerator supporting justice-impacted cannabis entrepreneurs.

Mayor Adams And Governor Hochul Remove 73,000 Ghost Cars From NYC

As “Public Safety Week” rolls on, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul made an today announcement today.

Governor Hochul Enacts Law Mandating Insurance Coverage For Dyslexia Testing

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of new laws that will expand the availability of resources for new parents and young children, including the Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act (S.5481A/A.2898A).

PAL Executive Director Carlos Velazquez Honored As 2024 City & State Responsible 100 Leader

Every year, City & State spotlights 100 exceptional individuals who work quietly to tackle New York's biggest challenges.

Cannabis Control Board Reports 261 Licensed Dispensaries In 2024 Meeting

Yesterday, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) held its final public meeting of 2024 at The Empire State Plaza Concourse, celebrating significant milestones and growth in the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry.

Consumer Group Lists The 10 Most Dangerous Toys From Harlem To Hollywood

Parents, family, and friends from Harlem to Hollywood will be shopping for children this holiday season and are reminded that not all toys are the same.

Police Athletic League (PAL) Hosts Holiday Party For Kids At Harlem Center

On Saturday, December 7^th, 2024, hundreds of Police Athletic League (PAL) children, ages five to 12, from PAL After School programs enjoyed a festive holiday party.

Adams Administration Cleaned Land For 12,000 Affordable Housing Units And Schools

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that since the start of his administration, and through the efforts of the Office of Environmental Remediation (OER), the city has successfully cleaned 165 acres of contaminated land.

The Mayors Op-Ed: Continuing To Keep New Yorkers Safe

Since day one, this administration has been committed to making New York City a safer, more affordable city.

Mayor Adams Lifts Fireworks Ban, Urges New Yorkers To Conserve Water

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Robert Tucker.

African Burial Ground Foundation Partners With National Park Service And Interior Department

The African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation (ABGMF) proudly announces the official approval and finalization of its Philanthropic Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior (DOI).

Mayor Adams Releases Report On Community-Driven Public Safety Strategies For “Public Safety Week”

To kick off “Public Safety” Week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released, “Safer Together: The Adams Administration’s Approach to Community-Driven Public Safety.”

Manhunt For UnitedHealth CEO’s Killer Expands Beyond NYC As It Shines Light

The search for the gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealth executive Brian Thomson has taken a new turn, with authorities now believing the suspect has left New York City.

Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, Speaker Adams Celebrate Historic Pro-Housing Proposal Passage

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Mayor Adams Analyzes Holiday Spending, Job Growth During Ongoing Affordability Week

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new report, “Festive Spending: the Impact of the Holiday Season on NYC Retail.”

New York City Hosts National Conference On Immigrant Inclusive Policies And Practices

New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today announced the Cities for Action (C4A) annual convening hosted by New York City that will bring together cities across the country.

Rep. Espaillat And González-Colón Announce Passage Of Bill Creating The Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin

Today, Harlem Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Jenniffer González-Colón (Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico) announced passage of their bipartisan bill.

Mayor Adams Proposes Elimination Of NYC Income Taxes For Working-Class Families

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced “Axe the Tax for the Working Class,” an ambitious proposal to bring significant tax relief to working-class families and return over $63 million to more than 582,000 New Yorkers.

NYCEDC And NYC Health + Hospitals Mark Completion Of Metropolitan Flood Wall

Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), NYC Health + Hospitals, and community stakeholders celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new flood protection system at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in East Harlem.

Let’s Go Harlem! Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Launches Minecraft Education Esports Competition

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos today announced the launch of the official submission period of the fifth annual New York City Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs (BOTB) ahead of the third BOTB Mayor's Cup.