In a dramatic turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs has returned his Key to the City of New York.
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Mayor Adams Launches Pilot To Rapidly Connect Families Fleeing Domestic Violence With Permanent Housing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today announced “Project Home.”
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NYC Online Abuse Survivor On Capitol Hill Urging Social Media Companies To Be Held Accountable Interview
By Harlem World Magazine
Top social media CEOs from TikTok, Meta, Discord, Snapchat, and X are testifying to Congress about their failure to protect children online.
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Urban Resource Institute Opens 15th Shelter, “New Visions,” For Domestic Violence Survivors
Urban Resource Institute (URI), a pioneer in domestic violence shelter services and homelessness support, proudly announces the opening of "New Visions."
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Mayor Adams Joins Local Governments’ Coalition In Legal Battle To Safeguard Domestic Violence Survivors
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix led a coalition of 15 cities and counties from across the nation in joining a legal fight.
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Harlem’s Shaila’s Mother’s Day Spa Party To Benefit Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Saturday, May 6th, 2023, New York’s Sweetheart, Media Personality, Shaila hosts her “Mother’s Day Spa Party '' to benefit survivors of domestic violence.
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Senate Majority Strengthens Protections For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse And Domestic Violence
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation to support survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence by strengthening protections for victims in New York State. Continue reading
Senate Majority To Advance Legislation To Combat Domestic Violence And Human Trafficking
The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to support survivors of domestic violence and combat human trafficking in New York State.Continue reading
How Does Domestic Violence Affect A Divorce Case?
There are many reasons why a married couple may decide to file for divorce, yet one of the more serious is due to one of the partners suffering from some form of domestic violence.Continue reading
Electeds Protects Victims Of Domestic Violence And Sex Crimes From Harlem To The Hudson
The Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation today that will assist victims of domestic violence and sex crimes.Continue reading
Council Passes Legislation Mandating Long-Term Tracking Of City’s Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts
Today the City Council unanimously passed Council Member Helen Rosenthal's legislation mandating long-term, detailed reporting from the City on domestic violence across the five boroughs, and how the City is addressing the needs of survivors.Continue reading
Uptown Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa On Tragic Death Of Yuberkis Paulino
A man allegedly stabbed his former girlfriend to death on Tuesday before stabbing himself and leaping to his death from her sixth-floor apartment in Washington Heights, New York.Continue reading
D. A. Vance Invests In Domestic Violence Intervention Program From Harlem To Houston
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the award of a $1.475 million grant to Urban Resource Institute (URI), a leading provider of domestic violence programs and services in New York City, to plan and implement an abusive partner intervention program (APIP) from Harlem To Houston. Continue reading
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018, so if you or someone you know has been a victim of family or partner violence, please call our hotline at 212.335.4308. Continue reading
First Lady McCray Announces Groundbreaking Initiative To Intervene In Domestic Violence
Today, First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Interrupting Violence At Home, a groundbreaking citywide effort to address domestic violence through services, training, and intervention for abusive partners who are not involved in the criminal justice system.Continue reading
