The UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) Awards honored journalists from Ghana, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, the UK, and the USA as well as Alessandro Benetton, Sofia Carson, and Sharon Stone at a black-tie ceremony at Casa Cipriani.
Continue readingMayor Adams Boosts Nightlife Safety And Strengthens Small Businesses, Phases Out ‘March’ Enforcement
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban.
Continue readingNew York Gov. Hochul Grants Clemency To Harlem Rapper G-Dep Convicted Of Crimes
Harlem rapper G-Dep, who surrendered 17 years after a fatal botched robbery as a teenager, may soon see release from prison after Gov. Kathy Hochul granted executive clemency to him and 15 others just ahead of the holidays.
Continue readingCities Seek Federal Aid For Migrant Crisis; Mayor Adams Mandates Safe Migrant Arrivals
As Texas Governor Greg Abbott triples down on efforts to use asylum seekers as political pawns, New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Continue readingSenator Cleare’s Warm Welcome Wraps Up Harlemites In A Coat Drive
On Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, Senator Cordell Cleare, along with members of the Harlem community, hosted a winter coat drive at the historic Malcolm Shabazz Masjid, which is located in the 116th Street corridor in her district.
Continue readingHPD Introduces New Year Initiative: Building Affordable Homes Across Neighborhoods
Today, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced a brand-new program aiming to build affordable and mixed income homes across New York City: The Mixed Income Market Initiative (MIMI).
Continue readingSeitu’s World: The Christmas Toy Giveaway 2023 At National Action Network (NAN) In Harlem
By HWM and photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Monday, December 25th, 2023, Harlem photojournalist Seitu Oronde captured moments at the State Office Building on 163 West 125th Street in Harlem, NY.
Continue readingNY Governor Signs Strengthened Rent Regulation Laws By Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal
Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Housing, announced today that her legislation (A6216-B/S2980C) to strengthen rent regulation.
Continue readingGov. Hochul Stands Up To Big Drug Companies, Signs Law Forcing Disclosure Of Rx Price Hikes
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today after Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill to fight skyrocketing prescription drug prices.
Continue readingMayor Adams Removes The City’s Oldest Sidewalk Shed And Scaffolding In Historic Harlem
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Jimmy Oddo today took down NYC’s longest-standing sidewalk shed at 409 Edgecombe Avenue, a city landmark.
Continue readingMayor’s Op-Ed: A Year Of Getting Stuff Done For Working-Class New Yorkers
When we came into office in January 2022, New York City was on the brink.
Continue readingSBS Commissioner Kevin D. Kim Celebrates NYC Milestones For Entrepreneurs, Workers, And Neighborhoods
Today NYC Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim joined Mayor Eric Adams and other members of the administration at City Hall to celebrate the historic wins and milestones reached after the second year of the mayor’s first term.
Continue readingMayor’s Office Spotlights Efforts Against Domestic Violence
As the year ends, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) highlights its work to address the unique and challenging needs of serving survivors of domestic and gender-based violence which occurs in every part of the city.
Continue readingLPC Boosts Equity, Climate Resilience, And Economic Growth In 2023
The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) today marked the end of 2023 with a detailed accounting of the year’s achievements.
Continue readingNYC DCAS Achieves Renewable Energy Milestones And Pioneers Community Hiring In 2023
As 2023 winds to a close, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Dawn M. Pinnock is looking back on a successful year.
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