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Old Broadway Synagogue In Harlem Receives NY Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Grant

The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced a $5,000 grant to Old Broadway Synagogue in Harlem to help fund structural repairs to reinforce floor joists and beams.Continue reading

Senate Majority Decriminalizes Marijuana Use From Harlem To The Hudson

The Senate Majority today passed legislation that will address the racial disparities that are present in New York’s antiquated marijuana drug laws.Continue reading

The First Proton Therapy Center In New York State To Open In East Harlem

On Thursday, June 6, 2019, a consortium of New York City’s leading cancer care providers are coming together to launch the New York Proton Center, at —a $300 million, 140,000-square-foot facility at 225 East 126th Street in East Harlem. Continue reading

New Report Measures Devastating Impact Of Increased ICE Arrests In New York Courts

A coalition of more than 100 organizations across New York State issued a new report today, Safeguarding the Integrity of Our Courts; The Impact of ICE Courthouse Operations in New York State.Continue reading

$5.4 Billion Generated By New York State Craft Beer From Harlem To The Hudson

In 2018, the New York State craft beer industry generated $5.4 billion in economic contribution, as reported in an economic impact study funded by the New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA).Continue reading

New York Considering A Ban On Pet Store Sales Of Dogs And Cats From Harlem To Hollis

The New York state legislature will consider a measure banning the sale of dogs, cats, and other animals at pet stores within the state reports Consumer Affairs.Continue reading

Join Harlem Technology And Others For BDPA A look At Blockchain And Web 3.0 In 2019

Amazon, JP Morgan, Harlem Technology, New York State and BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) with its first Crypto Task forces. Continue reading

Attending The 2018 SOMOS Conference In Puerto Rico Gave Me A New Affinity For My Culture

By Juan Rosado This year I got the wonderful chance of being chosen to go to Puerto Rico for the 2018 SOMOS conference with fellow students and through it, to represent Berkeley College as a student leader.Continue reading

Harlem Senator Benjamin And Others Announce Legislation To Reform NY’s Parole System

As momentum builds for criminal justice reform in New York State, State Senator Brian A. Benjamin, Assemblyman Walter Mosley, and a unique coalition of New York community groups.Continue reading

Green Tips, An Eco-Friendly Fitness Routine From Harlem To Hollywood

It’s that time of year when you may be trying to get back into shape. Way to go! Did you know that your workout might be impacting the environment? Continue reading

A $500 Billion Per Year Opioid Industry Refuses To Pay A Tax In New York State

With opioid epidemic affecting communities from Harlem to Hollywood, Consumer Affairs reports that the opioid industry says it is being unfairly blamed for the nation’s opioid epidemic and is fighting a New York state law that charges drug makers a tax meant to go towards anti-addiction efforts. Continue reading

Everything You Need To Know To Register To Vote In NYC

New York State government says exercise your right as an American citizen — register to vote. Continue reading

NY Medical Marijuana Associates Provide Online MMJ Certifications For Patients

NY Medical Marijuana Associates provides online medical marijuana certifications for patients residing in all of New York state from Harlem to the Hudson with qualifying conditions. Continue reading

Report: From Harlem To Hollis Failing Working Black Women, Local Wage Gap Is Wider In The U.S.

Today, ahead of Black Women’s Equal Pay Day on August 7th, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released an alarming analysis of Black women’s earnings in New York City that uncovers a wage gap higher than New York State and the entire U.S. 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