Apollo Theater Launches Harlem Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Initiative

06/03/202006/04/2020

The Apollo Theater, in collaboration with 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) and the Harlem Commonwealth Council (HCC), announced today that applications are open for the Harlem Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant Initiative. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Introduces Bill To Create Office Of Sports & Recreation

05/28/202005/28/2020

Today, Thursday, May 28th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez held a press conference, alongside Nzingha Prescod, Two-time Foil Fencing Olympian Medalist, community members and activists, to announce the introduction of a bill to create the New York City Office of Sports & Recreation. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…

Mayor de Blasio Announces COVID-19 Heat Wave Plan To Protect Vulnerable From Harlem Hollis

05/15/202005/15/2020

Mayor de Blasio today announced a COVID-19 Heat Wave Plan to keep vulnerable New Yorkers cool and safe at home, create safer summer cooling options and prevent and respond to power outages. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails…

The COVID Crisis: Asking New Yorkers To Stay Home Is Not Far From Committing Genocide

05/07/202005/07/2020

Uptown’s Ydanis Rodriguez stated: “We knew better. Everyone knew better. Self-quarantining at home is a sensible policy for 3 members families living in 2 bedrooms apartments. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

WE ACT Launches Free Online Learning Modules To Teach Kids About Environmental Justice, So They Can Act

04/20/202004/20/2020

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, which forced school closures that created a sudden need for online educational content, WE ACT for Environmental Justice today introduced the first in a series of free online learning modules for children in grades 4-12. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…

The COVID Crisis: Electeds Talk More Resources Needed In NY’s Communities From Harlem To Hollis

04/17/202004/17/2020

Earlier today, Representative Adriano Espaillat was joined by several New York State and New York City local elected officials during a virtual press conference to address Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

Senate Majority Takes Major Steps To Combat The Opioid Crisis From Harlem To The Hudson

02/04/202002/04/2020

The Senate Majority today advanced bills to combat substance misuse and protect New York communities from the scourge of opioid addiction. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

New York City Rockettes Kick It With HSA’s The Harlemettes Precision Dance Ensemble

12/07/201912/07/2019

The Harlem School of the Arts’ (HSA) dance director, Aubrey Lynch, today announced that the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will help to prepare the young precision dance ensemble, The Harlemettes. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…

The Projected City Jail Population From Harlem To Hollis Falls To 3,300 By 2026

10/14/201910/14/2019

City officials have revised the estimated jail population to 3,300 by 2026, down from the earlier estimate of 4,000, Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson announced. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

Health Department Releases First Comprehensive Report On Cannabis Use In NYC

09/24/201909/24/2019

The Health Department today released its first comprehensive report on cannabis use and associated harms from Harlem to Hollis. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

The Art Of Justice 10, Immigrant Victimization In The Age Of 45 In East Harlem

09/24/201909/24/2019

The overt dehumanization and separation of children from their families, caging children in detention centers, unprecedented raids on the homes of immigrants, the misrepresentation of our communities as criminals and rapists is a direct attack on the Black and Brown communities we represent. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…

Harlem Rep Espaillat’s New Resolution To Impact Climate Change On Communities Of Color

06/20/201906/20/2019

Today Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in support of his resolution, H. Res. 367, recognizing the impact of climate change on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like…

Op-Ed: Albany Deserves The Facts, NY’s Construction Unions Must Release Their Diversity Data

05/09/201905/09/2019

By Reverends Reggie Bachus, Clinton Miller and Kahli Mootoo Despite union leaders claiming they are “religious about diversity,” the 32 New York construction unions have kept us in the dark about their diversity data. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Joined ASOBEU On Sale Of Marijuana In Bodegas

03/08/201903/08/2019

Today, Friday, March 8, 2019, Council Member of Northern Manhattan, Erika Rodriguez, Chief of Staff of Assembly Member Al Taylor, and local leaders joined executives and members of The Bodega Association of United States (ASOBEU) as they announced their position regarding the sale of Marijuana in bodegas. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

Rev. Al Sharpton’s NAN Honors Leading Social Justice & Civil Rights Advocates At Annual Triumph Awards

10/10/201810/10/2018

Civil rights leaders from New York City and beyond gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center Tuesday, October 9, 2018 night for the annual Triumph Awards. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe…