The NYPD arrested fewer people for marijuana in 2015 than they have in 20 years, but police continue to pick up blacks and Latinos at a much higher rate than other pot users, according to new data released Thursday.Continue reading
City Council Expected To vote On Salary Increases Next Week
Members of the City Council will vote on a bill next week that would give them a salary increase.Continue reading
Wi-Fi kiosks Coming To A Harlem Pay Phone Near You
The citywide network of Wi-Fi stations known as LinkNYC begins its $200 million rollout from Harlem to Hollis Tuesday with the unveiling of two "links," or kiosks, on Third Avenue (downtown for some reason).Continue reading
The Health Department Recognizes World Aids Day
The Health Department today released its 2014 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has reached an all-time low, and, for the first time, includes data on HIV/AIDS among transgender New Yorkers. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Promotes Smoother F.D.R. Drive From Harlem To Hollis
NY Times reports that a few months after moving into Gracie Mansion, Mayor Bill de Blasio approached his transportation commissioner with a question: How do we fix the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive?Continue reading
Gale Brewer Reports On No Vote To Mayor de Blasio’s Zoning Proposals
At a special meeting Monday morning, the Manhattan Borough Board formally voted to deny its approval to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Zoning for Quality & Affordability (ZQA) and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Zoning proposals unless a range of outstanding major concerns are addressed. Continue reading
NYC City Council Members Seeking 71% Raise
The New York City Council members are quietly negiotating for a massive pay raise that will bring their six-figure salaries up to a whopping $192,500 — a 71% windfall — as cops face a proposed 1% hike, and firefighters will only see a 2.5% bump this year, sources told the Daily News. The average annual salary for a New York City resident is $56,000 a year based on statistics from the Glassdoor.com.Continue reading
City Moves To Speed Evictions From NYCHA
The mayor is moving to tackle criminal activity in NYCHA developments from Harlem to Hollis.According to the Daily News, Mayor Bill de Blasio will institute policies to speed the eviction of of those with criminal records living at New York City Housing Authority complexes.
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Here, Here, Lawmakers To Create NYC Department Of Veterans Services
Lawmakers say the NY City Council is expected to pass landmark legislation to create a stand-alone NYC Department Of Veterans Services.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Homelessness Services
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced $12.3 million on homelessness prevention services to expand free legal representation in Housing Court and help thousands of New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis facing eviction or harassment stay in their homes.Continue reading
NYPD To Give Stop And Frisk Receipts In Harlem
The number of stop-and-frisk incidents from Harlem to Hollis, New York has gone down dramatically since Mayor Bill de Blasio took office, but the controversial NYPD practice isn't going away completely. Continue reading
Harlem’s Mark-Viverito $1 Mil To Cut Vet Homelessness
Capital New York reports that East Harlem City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced a $940,000 initiative on Thursday to support veteran homeless prevention, job placement, legal and mental health services.Continue reading
Harlem EatUp! Festival, A Weekend In Review
This past weekend, the soulful cuisines, music and art of Harlem took center stage as over a hundred neighborhood restaurants, businesses and organizations—with the support of President Bill Clinton and Mayor Bill de Blasio —participated in the inaugural Harlem EatUp! Festival.Continue reading
Rangel Joins Mayor de Blasio In Combat Income Inequality
Congressman Charles B. Rangel, who represents the 13th Congressional District of New York that includes Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx, joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, elected officials, labor leaders, activists, economists and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to unveil bold set of ideas to embolden American families. Continue reading
