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Transcripts And Exhibits From Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former Governor Cuomo Begin To Be Released

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) today began the rolling release of transcripts and corresponding exhibits from its investigation into sexual harassment allegations against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.Continue reading

CDC Moratorium Does Little For NY Tenants; Albany Must Act

It's important that health agencies like the CDC are taking emergency action to protect tenants and the public health, when our state politicians have not. Continue reading

What’s Next? Senator Hoylman’s Bill To Mandate Seatbelt Use In Taxis And Livery Vehicles Passes

Today, the New York State Senate voted to pass S.7134/A.8990, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman, which will require all passengers aged 8 years or older to wear seatbelts in taxi and livery vehicles.Continue reading

Foundations Call On Governor Cuomo To Support Census Outreach From Harlem To Hollis

On Friday, February 8, 2019, more than 30 foundations sent a letter to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo highlighting the importance of state support for Census outreach and education to ensure an accurate and fair count in 2020.Continue reading

The 2019 State Of Cannabis From Harlem To The Hudson

In case you didn't know, Governor Cuomo made marijuana legalization a top priority in NYS. Continue reading

Harlem United Commends Gov Cuomo’s Commitment To Eliminate Hepatitis C

Governor Cuomo announced on Friday his first-in-the-nation strategy for eliminating the Hepatitis C epidemic in New York State. Continue reading

Harlem United Praises Gov Cuomo’s Commitment To Ending Hepatitis C And Those Living With HIV/AIDS

Governor Cuomo announced today his commitment to end the hepatitis C epidemic in New York State and his continued commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2020 by increasing access to affordable housing for all New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.Continue reading

De Blasio Administration Announces New Measures To Expedite NYCHA Hearing System

The de Blasio Administration today announced measures to expedite major heating upgrades at public housing by 8 to 20 months, depending on the size of the project.Continue reading

MTA Rolls Out New Electric Buses For 3-Year Pilot Program

NY Curbed reports that he MTA is gearing up to modernize its bus fleet and has launched a three-year pilot to test out 10 all-electric buses that not only reduce emissions, but also enhance customer experience by offering modern conveniences like Wi-Fi and USB ports.Continue reading

Harlem’s Rangel Throws Cuomo Hat In Ring For 2020 Presidential Run

The Daily Star reports that Cuomo, who turns 60 years old in December 2017, is being talked up by a number of Democrats, including former Rep. Charles Rangel.Continue reading

Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez Statement On Pending Legislation Regarding The MTA

Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez released this statement in relation to legislation currently pending Governor Cuomo's signature, that would remove the ability for the MTA to circumvent local zoning law when it comes to building on MTA-owned sites for a "Transportation Purpose". Continue reading

NY Urban Leagues Arva Rice Testifies At Common Core

President and CEO and Harlem fave Arva Rice of New York Urban League was present to testify at Governor Cuomo’s first ever Common Core Task Force. Continue reading

Harlem United Supports Gov Coumo’s Budget

Harlem United today acknowledged the significant investments in health, housing and human services Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature have made in the SY2015-2016 budget. Continue reading