Rangel Demands Vote On Terrorist Gun Loophole Vote

Harlem’s Rep. Charles B. Rangel, took action to force a vote on legislation to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists. 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…

NY Reps Rangel And Jeffries Push For Biill To Curtal Gun Epidemic

In the wake of too many gun-related tragedies afflicting communities across the nation, New York Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D- Manhattan and the Bronx), together with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, (D- Brooklyn and Queens), introduced a House resolution (H.Res.541). Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

Harlem Council Speaker Mark-Viverito And Others Launch K2 Campaign

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Julie Menin and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett today announced the launch of the City’s public awareness campaign 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…

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…  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

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. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact…

The History Of Veterans Day From Harlem To Hollywood

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this…

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. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

Here, Here, Lawmakers To Create NYC Department Of Veterans Services

Lawmakers say the NY City Council is expected to pass landmark legislation to create a stand-alone NYC Department Of Veterans Services. 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…

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. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

Rev. Sharpton Makes Statement On Bipartisan Budget

The following is a statement from Reverend Al Sharpton, President and founder of National Action Network (NAN) in Harlem, New York, on the U.S. House of Representatives passing a two-year, bipartisan budget plan: Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…

NAN On Sentencing Reforms And Inmate Calling Services

Harlem’s Reverend Al Sharpton, President and founder of National Action Network (NAN), in Harlem USA released the following statement:  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…

NYPD To Start Tracking Use Of Force

Police Commissioner William Bratton is set to announce an explicit set of guidelines and a new tracking system to document officers’ use of force. 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…