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From Harlem To Hollis Prepare For Coastal Storm Risks

The New York City Emergency Management Department today urged all New Yorkers to be prepared for high winds, heavy rain, and localized minor to moderate coastal flooding on Monday, January 23, 2017. Continue reading

Uptown’s Council Member Rodriguez And Others Call To Hit And Run Driver At City Hall

Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez (above) and others will call for the driver of a black Ford Econoline van to turn himself in, following a hit and run crash that left a man in critical condition on Monday morning in Midtown Manhattan.Continue reading

Health Department Reports Four Babies Born With Zika Virus In New York City

The Health Department today issued a Health Alert informing health care providers that four additional babies have been born with congenital Zika virus syndrome in New York City since the Department announced the first case of Zika-related microcephaly in July.Continue reading

Zoning At New Heights: Supertalls & the Accidental Skyline In Harlem

New Yorkers have long had a love-hate relationship with height. And, as the age of the "supertall" tower sets a new precedent for what’s possible, controversies are growing.Continue reading

Nearly 60 Percent Of Harlemites Live Paycheck To Paycheck: Study

New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis hear it all the time — homelessness can happen to anyone. A new report has found that nearly 60 percent of New Yorkers could be out on the street if they lose their jobs, have an accident or encounter some other unforeseen event that limits their ability to pay the bills.Continue reading

Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito At The “Wall Of Resistance” Subway Therapy In NYC

Harlem speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito shared her thoughts and invited others to share their thoughts on the "Subway Therpay," "Wall Of Resistance," during these uncertain times when we must remind ourselves of who we are as a city and hold steadfast to the values that we cherish and hold dear. Continue reading

New Yorkers Can Apply For $626 Toward Winter Heating Costs

Up to $626 is available to help New Yorkers heat their homes this winter, and applications will be accepted for the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program starting on Monday, according to a news release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.Continue reading

Harlem Council Member Levine And Health Department “Know Before You Go” Free Text Alert Service

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Health Department is reminding beachgoers to sign up for the Health Department’s “Know Before You Go” free text alert service. Continue reading

Harlem’s Mark-Viverito And Ferreras-Copeland Responds To de Blasio Budget

“The FY 2017 Executive Budget incorporates many of the recommendations and priorities outlined by the Council in our Preliminary Budget Response, including greatly building New York City’s reserves and increasing the City’s capital investments, which will help safeguard our City’s continued financial security. Continue reading