Harlem’s Mark-Viverito And Others On “Women And The Future of New York Politics” Panel
Despite New York's reputation as a progressive city, on the local political level at least, the future looks far from female. Continue reading
HPD Announces Distressed Properties In 2017 Alternative Enforce From Harlem To Hollis
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer announces the 2017 Alternative Enforcement Program list.Continue reading
Harlem’s Mark Viverito, Levine And Mayor de Blasio Sign Legislation To Create Neighborhood Commitment Tracker
Harlem Council members Melissa Mark-Viverito, Mark Levine, Mayor Bill de Blasio and others today held public hearings for and signed 29 pieces of legislation into law – Intros. Continue reading
de Blasio’s Health Department Releases 2015 Data Showing HIV Diagnoses Has Dropped
The Health Department today released its 2015 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has fallen below 2,500 for the first time in the history of the epidemic.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Signs Executive Order Banning City Agencies From Reviewing Salary History Of Job Applicants
In a major effort to ensure fair employment practices and close the pay gap for women and people of color, Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Executive Order 21 prohibiting City agencies from inquiring about the salary history of job applicants.Continue reading
Health Department Launches 2016-2017 Season Flu Shot Awareness Campaign From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today launched a public awareness campaign, “I Got My Flu Shot…Not the Flu,” reminding New Yorkers that the flu vaccine is the best protection against influenza and its terrible symptoms.Continue reading
NYC Launches Series Of Initiatives Targeting Underrepresentation Of Women In The Film And TV Industry
Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin today announced the launch of a groundbreaking series of initiatives targeting the underrepresentation of women in film and television. Continue reading
Rodriguez And Espaillat Other Electeds, Advocates, Residents Call Out Uptown Bad Landlords
Just as Harlem World Magazine posts their Harlem’s 25 Worst Landlords: The Full 2016 List, a Landlord at 78 Thayer Avenue has driven his rent regulated tenants out of the buildings to the point where over 30 apartments are now vacant, while the uptown community languishes in an affordable housing crisis.
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Harlem’s 25 Worst Landlords: The Full 2016 List
Our Harlem World Magazine list has been adapted from Public Advocate Letitia James' 100 of the city's worst landlords list posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016, which is her annual list. Continue reading
TBI, BLAC & Women’s Caucus Drive Passage Of MWBE Bill Package
On Wednesday, September 14th members of the City Council’s Women’s Caucus, Public Advocate Tish James, along with Council Members Laurie Cumbo, Helen Rosenthal and Elizabeth Crowley, gathered support from their colleagues to pass a package of bills dedicated to supporting the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) of New York City.
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Brewer Led Free Summer Kids Meals Day Of Action At PS 125 In Harlem
On Friday, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer led a borough-wide Day of Action to provide parents and children with detailed information about free meals available this summer through New York City’s Summer Meals Program. Continue reading
Minority-Owned Bars, Liquor Stores In Harlem Punished More By NYPD, Investigation Finds
The NYPD disproportionately punishes minority and immigrant-owned businesses for alcohol infractions, particularly bodegas and liquor stores, an investigation by the Daily News and ProPublica finds. Continue reading
Department of Consumer Affairs Warns About Predatory Tax Preparer Tactics
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) First Deputy Commissioner Alba Pico today, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, issued a warning to New Yorkers about predatory tax preparer tactics, including overcharging, hidden fees and filing without permission. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito And Others Rally For Retirement Security For All New Yorkers
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Harlem Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Public Advocate Letitia James, Comptroller Scott Stringer and a broad coalition of business, labor, and other leaders rallied today in support of New York City’s push to become the first city in the country to create a retirement savings program for private sector employees.Continue reading
Harlem Council Member Levine And Others Demand Lower Income Apartments And Inclusionary Housing
The City Council held its first day of hearings Tuesday on mandatory inclusionary housing, a major citywide policy that will mandate affordable units in all new developments planned on rezoned land. Continue reading