Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Issues A Statement On Bollards Bill
Uptowns Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez issued a statement on the eve of Introduction 1658 becoming law. Continue reading
The Right Cumbo For The New Majority Leader Of The NYC Council From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo was appointed as the first woman of color to serve as Majority Leader of the New York City Council during the Stated Meeting.Continue reading
Rev. Al Sharpton Honors Corey Johnson In Harlem
NY Daily News reports that he wasn’t his first choice, but is looking forward to working with newly selected City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.Continue reading
Corey Johnson Elected As New City Council Speaker, Replaces Harlem’s Mark-Viverito
NY News Day reports that Corey Johnson was elected speaker of the City Council Wednesday.Continue reading
Major Announcement On Safety Bollards By Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez
By Ydanis Rodriguez
Today, January 2, 2018, the Administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council announced a plan to bring permanent perimeter barriers, or "safety bollards", to high-profile sites and to create a process to simplify their design and construction. Continue reading
Health Department Deploys A Team To Puerto Rico As Part Of City’ Ongoing Relief Efforts
As part of the City’s ongoing Hurricane Maria relief efforts, the Health Department today deployed First Deputy Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and three public health experts to Puerto Rico. Continue reading
Harlem’s Rodriguez And Others Advocates Call For The Immediate Installation Of Safety Bollards
Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez, Council Members Corey Johnson, Jumaane Williams, Margaret Chin, elected officials, and transportation advocates call on the City of New York to install pedestrian safety bollards.Continue reading
NYC Temporary Closes Stores Illegally Selling Tobacco Products Uptown And In Brooklyn
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the temporary closing of four Manhattan businesses (three uptown):Continue reading
Harlem Council Member Rodriguez And Others Vote To Protect Residents From Hookah Danger
The New York City Council voted on a package of legislation regulating the use of hookah, including bills 1075-A and 1076-A introduced by Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, and 139-C introduced by Council Member Vincent Gentile.Continue reading
Brewer Announces Return Of Fresh Food For Seniors For 2017 From Harlem To Houston
Today, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer announced the relaunch of her Fresh Food for Seniors program for 2017, which will operate through November, 2017.Continue reading
Harlem’s Mark-Viverito Supports Health Department Release Changes In Birth Certificate Gender Markers Data
The Health Department today released new vital statistics data on the number of people who have changed their gender marker on their birth certificate since 2014, when the Health Department and the City Council eased requirements for gender marker change applications.Continue reading
The Ida B. Wells Society Connects News Orgs To Journalists Of Color
The Nieman Lab reports that Nikole Hannah-Jones has heard all the excuses for why newsrooms can’t hire more reporters of color.Continue reading
Mayor De Blasio On Harlem Speaker Mark-Viverito And The Mandatory Inclusion Law
In a statement from Mayor Bill De Blasio on the Mandatory Inclusion Law regarding affordable housing and Harlem's Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito stated that:
“Since adopting the nation's most progressive affordable housing law last spring, the City has already approved developments with 4,500 affordable homes.Continue reading
Health Department Reports Four Babies Born With Zika Virus In New York City
The Health Department today issued a Health Alert informing health care providers that four additional babies have been born with congenital Zika virus syndrome in New York City since the Department announced the first case of Zika-related microcephaly in July.Continue reading
Health Department Recognizes Harlem’s Aisha Diori, World AIDS Day And New HIV Campaign
In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Health Department today announced the launch of “Stay Sure,” a new sexual health media campaign that promotes HIV prevention services in New York City.Continue reading
