Pediatrician Chief Says ‘Vaccinate Kids To Help Spread Holiday Cheer’
The holiday season is here and many families are hoping and planning to return to the get-togethers of the past.Continue reading
Op-Ed By Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi On COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi
Recently, important updates about the COVID-19 vaccine were announced—that certain people are now eligible for a “booster” dose.Continue reading
Attorney General James Leads Coalition In Backing Federal Rule Expansion To Protect Vulnerable Tenants From Evictions
In response to the ongoing housing crisis created by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 attorneys general.Continue reading
Attorney General James Secures $4.4M In Refunds For Customers Who Had Events Cancelled Due To COVID-19
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with Ticket Fulfillment Services, L.P. (TFS) and five ticket resale websites for failing to provide legally-mandated refunds.Continue reading
Harlem Residents, Electeds, And Organizations Attend EmblemHealth’s Health And Wellness Expo In Harlem
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, EmblemHealth, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health insurers, working alongside local elected officials and community organizations held its Healthier Futures Wellness Expos in Harlem, New York. Continue reading
Add Meaning To Halloween And Support A Good Cause
As the world faces multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, families from Harlem to Harare may have to adjust traditional trick-or-treating plans again this year. Continue reading
Hip Hip Hooray, New COVID-19 Infections Are Declining From Harlem To Hawaii, Says John Hopkins
The number of new COVID-19 infections is falling nationwide, with the biggest decreases occurring in states that were ravaged by the virus over the summer. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Annabel Palma As Commissioner And Chair Of The NYC Commission On Human Rights
Mayor de Blasio today appointed Annabel Palma as the next Commissioner and Chair of the NYC Commission on Human Rights.Continue reading
Vaccination Linked To The Reduction Of COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, And Deaths Among Seniors In NY
A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 16,000 new COVID-19 infections.Continue reading
Mayor Bill de Blasio Launches The NYC Public Health Corps From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that the City has established the NYC Public Health Corps (PHC).Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And NYCEDC Announce Columbia University Will Operate and Oversee Pandemic Response Institute
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) announced their selection of Columbia University Harlem.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures Over $8 Million In Grant Funding For District Health Centers
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced that he has secured over $8 million in American Rescue Plan funding.Continue reading
New York Hospitals Face Staff Shortages From Harlem The Hudson
Starting today, health care workers in New York are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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NYC Test & Trace Corps Engages Over One Million Close Contacts Through Contact Tracing Program
The NYC Test & Trace Corps recently announced that its Trace program has engaged over one million close contacts of cases of COVID-19. Continue reading
Seitu’s World: The Duke Ellington Concert, Celebrating Everything Ellington In Harlem
On Sunday, September 19th, 2021, the free and open to the public attended the Duke Ellington Concert at The Duke Ellington Statue (at 110th Street and 5th Avenue) in Harlem, NY.Continue reading