Barry Grodenchik Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Addressing The Lack Of Diversity In Public Monuments In City Parks With Council Hearing

The Committees on Women, Parks, and Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, chaired by Council Members Helen Rosenthal, Barry Grodenchik, and Jimmy Van Bramer,Continue reading

Council Vote To Improve Access To Resources To Help Families From Harlem To Hollis

Today, the Council will vote on bills implementing reporting requirements and improving access to resources to help prevent bullying, including requiring the Department of Education to post contact information for each school.Continue reading

Elected Officials And Advocates Rally To Strengthen Parks From Harlem To Hollis

Today, City Council Parks Committee Chair Mark Levine and New Yorkers for Parks were joined by elected officials, community garden enthusiasts and advocates from across the city, who gathered to rally in support of the City’s parks and green spaces. Continue reading

Council Passes Bill To Charge Shoppers From Harlem To Hollis 5 Cents For Plastic Bags

Crains New York reports that the City Council voted 28-20 Thursday to compel stores to charge 5 cents for plastic and paper bags, with some exceptions.Continue reading

Harlem’s Levin And Jewish Council Members Denounce Anti-Israel CUNY Vote

On Friday, April 15 Jewish members of the New York City Council spoke out against a resolution set to be voted on by the student government at CUNY’s graduate school that would endorse a boycott of Israeli academics and academic institutions.Continue reading