East Harlem Deli Ran $2.7 Million Welfare Scam

Eight people have been charged with stealing $2.7 million from a government food program. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using…

NYS To Save $457 Mil Yearly In SNAP Benefits

Action Negates Cuts Slated to Take Effect as Part of the Federal Farm Bill Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State is taking steps to preserve approximately $457 million a year in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that would otherwise be cut by the recently enacted federal Farm Bill. Become a…

Local Food Initiative Assists Families In Harlem And Beyond

” …West Harlem …. expected to be hard hit by Congressional cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).” The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), along with the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund are proud to announce the unveiling of a new initiative, Communities for Healthy Food NYC, which seeks to improve access to healthy…

Harlem’s Food Pantries Are Stretched

After she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Jackie Williams says she had a stark choice to make. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any…

New York’s Largest Community Foundation Invests More Than $11.5 Million In New Grants To 65 Nonprofits

The New York Community Trust, New York’s largest community foundation, today announced more than $11.5 million in new grants to 65 nonprofits addressing New York’s critical challenges. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: .…

EmblemHealth And GrowNYC Announce This Season’s Greenmarkets

EmblemHealth, the New York health benefits and wellness company, is once again helping to increase New Yorkers’ access to fresh fruits and vegetables through its sponsorship of GrowNYC Greenmarkets. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails…