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NY Legislature Updates Law On Real Estate “Salesmen” To Be Gender Inclusive

Last week, The New York State Assembly passed legislation, S.536a/A.8077a, introduced by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell (D-Morningside Heights).Continue reading

Workers, Lawmakers, Business Leaders Rally For Minimum Wage Raises From Harlem To The Hudson

Today, a coalition of workers, community groups, labor unions, and business leaders launched a new campaign to increase the minimum wage across New York State and ensure it never falls behind again. Continue reading

WE ACT Applauds NY State Legislature For Passing Bills To Reduce The Impacts Of Pollution On Disadvantaged Communities

Yesterday the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation – S.8830 and A.2103C, respectively. Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Responds To The New York State Inadequately Funded Budget

WE- ACT writes that while New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and our legislators have frequently expressed support for environmental and climate justice. Continue reading

Additional Letters Published By Office Of Inspector General As Part Of Transparency Initiative

The New York State Inspector General is celebrating the agency’s commitment to transparency and open government by releasing an additional five historical letters online during Sunshine Week.Continue reading

Albany Legislators Can’t Repeat Redistricting Commission’s Failure To Create Fair District Maps

This morning, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission released two sets of draft maps after failing to reach a bipartisan consensus.Continue reading

Archdiocese Of New York Plans For Reopening Catholic Schools From Harlem To The Hudson

As New York State plans for the upcoming academic year, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are preparing for schools to be fully open and in-person for the fall with no remote or hybrid learning.Continue reading

New York State Getaway To Black Owned Businesses To Visit, Says I Love NY

August is Black-owned Business Month! From cultural cuisines to jazz music, bookstores, dance, and sweet treats shop local during your next New York State getaway.Continue reading

New York Mortgage Coalition Receives $200,000 Grant From Enterprise Community Partners

The New York Mortgage Coalition has received a $200,000 grant from Enterprise Community Partners to combat bias in-home appraisals and to help diversify the industry.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Statement On The Resignation Of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement today on the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo:Continue reading

New York State Small Business Recovery Grant Program From Harlem To The Hudson

The NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses.Continue reading

Lawmakers Pass Legislation Waiving Taxes On Small Business Recovery Grants

Last week, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation proposed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to affects mall businesses from Harlem to the Hudson.Continue reading

New York State Legislature Passes Two Bills Reducing Exposure To Toxic Chemicals

WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) is celebrating the passage of two bills by the New York State legislature.Continue reading

AARP Hails Final NYS Legislative Passage Of Bill To Strengthen State’s Retirement Savings Program

AARP New York today hailed final New York State legislative passage of a bill to strengthen the State’s Secure Choice Savings Program.Continue reading

Senate Majority Advancing Legislation To Protect NY’s Environment And Hazardous Chemicals

The Senate Democratic Majority is advancing an environmental legislative package that will continue to protect the state’s environment. Continue reading