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Rev. Al Sharpton’s Announces New initiative For Syrian Refugees In Harlem

At NAN’s Saturday Action Rally, Rev. Al Sharpton to Announce that NAN is Convening a National Summit of Black Ministers to discuss the Recruitment of Black Churches as Sanctuaries for Syrian Refugees and to Recruit Congregation Members to provide Homes to Those Seeking Asylum.Continue reading

Harlem Council Speaker Mark-Viverito At K2 Summit

On Monday, November 16 at 8:30 AM, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs , New York City Policy Department (NYPD) and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will co-host a summit, K2 in NYC: Promoting Public Health and Safety... Continue reading

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New York City Launches $40M Park Redesign Program

Good fences also make good parks. The city is launching a $40 million initiative to fix parks from Harlem to Hollis that have gated entrances, lack trees or have tall fences that block eye-level views, the Daily News has learned.Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Details Mental Health Crisis From Harlem to Hollis

The de Blasio Administration today released a white paper detailing the size and scope of the mental health crisis in New York City.Continue reading

HW Pick: Enjoy a Round of Golf in New York with Michael R. Bloomberg

Get into the swing of things and sign up at Charity Buzz for an opportunity for you and a guest will have the opportunity to play golf with Michael R. Bloomberg in New York.Continue reading

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NYC City Council Members Seeking 71% Raise

The New York City Council members are quietly negiotating for a massive pay raise that will bring their six-figure salaries up to a whopping $192,500 — a 71% windfall — as cops face a proposed 1% hike, and firefighters will only see a 2.5% bump this year, sources told the Daily News. The average annual salary for a New York City resident is $56,000 a year based on statistics from the Glassdoor.com.Continue reading

Harlem’s Levine Leads Hearing On Towers Shadows On Parks

On Thursday, November 12, Harlem City Council Parks Committee Chair Mark Levine will lead a hearing on Int. 737, a bill he sponsored that would create a task force to address the impacts of shadows from the development of super tall towers over public parks.Continue reading

Congressman Charles B. Rangel Salutes Our Veterans

Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents the 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, released the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day:

“As we celebrate Veterans Day, we reflect and recognize the extraordinary dedication, courage and distinction of our nations Veterans. Continue reading

The “Truth About Rx Drug Abuse” Campaign In Harlem

On Friday, October 16th, 2015, our friends at the Foundation for a Drug Free World, partnered with Tameek Williams aka Teemonee, who led a group of volunteers including Karen Bernath and Lenny M. in a campaign in Harlem.Continue reading

NYU Langone Medical Center’s 2015 Musculoskeletal Ball

NYU Langone Medical Center raised over $1.5 million tonight at its annual Musculoskeletal Ball, held atthe American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Continue reading

“America’s Parade,” The NYC Veteran’s Day Parade

“America’s Parade,” the 96^th annual New York City Veterans Day Parade, begins with a Memorial Ceremony featuring, Mayor Bill de Blasio and other dignitaries on Wednesday, November 11, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Madison Square Park, 23 Street and Fifth Avenue. Parade begins at 11:11 a.m.Continue reading

New York Urban League Bids Farewll To Chancellor Tisch

Earlier this week it was announced that the Chancellor of the Board of Regents Merryl Tisch will not be seeking another term in March. Although the New York Urban League is saddened by this news, not enough can be said about the great work Chancellor Tisch has done in support for higher standards.Continue reading

Harlem’s Rev. Sharpton On President Obama’s Delay Asking Employees’ For Criminal Records

National Action Network (NAN) applauds President Barack Obama’s latest series of proposed criminal justice reforms, including an executive order that will require federal employers to delay asking prospective employees about their criminal record until further along in the hiring process.Continue reading

Harlem Council Members Levine, Rodriguez And Others Get Legal With Illegal Hotels

On Friday, October 30 the City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing on a package of legislative proposals aimed at strengthening New York City’s enforcement against illegal hotels.Continue reading

Harlem’s Levine And Coalition Expand Foreign Language Education

On Thursday, October 29, Harlem Council Member Mark Levine, Council Member Jumaane Williams, Public Advocate Letitia James, and a group of council members and state legislators joined a coalition of teachers, students and business leaders calling for a broad expansion of foreign language education programs in New York City.