Harlem’s Espaillat, And Torres Secure Additional Section 8 Vouchers For NYC In Federal Housing Funding Bill
Today, Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres issued the following statements hailing the inclusion of language.Continue reading
Council Members Denounce Workplace Replace Reporting As “Snitching” And Offer New Bill
Council Members Helen Rosenthal and Ritchie Torres were joined by elected officials and advocacy organizations from Harlem to Hollis at City Hall this morning as they announced pending legislation which concerns the reporting of sexual harassment.
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New Bill Seeks To Prohibit Landlords From Harlem To Hollis On Misleading Info About Rent-Regulated Tenants
An explosive new study released by the housing watchdog group, the Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) reveals that many landlords across the city allegedly lied about rent-regulated apartments in their buildings, and still got approvals from the city’s Department of Buildings.Continue reading
Midterm Run kicks Off In Harlem With Ritchie Torres And Jimmy Vacca
Members of #Run4AllWomen, a grassroots movement which uses running as a vehicle for social change, will run 2,018 miles to help Democrats take back Congress in this year’s midterm elections.Continue reading
Beleaguered NYCHA Chair Shola Olatoye Is Resigning
NY Post reports that embattled NYCHA chair Shola Olatoye — who faced strong criticism for her handling of lead paint inspections and poor living conditions — is stepping down from her post, City Hall announced Monday.Continue reading
Health Department Releases New Data Showing How NYers Are Exposed To Secondhand Smoke
The Health Department today released a new Vital Signs report on secondhand smoke exposure and smoke-free housing policies in New York City.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Law To Combat Speculation And Tenant Displacement
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the Predatory Equity bill, which will help curb speculation and displacement in fast-changing neighborhoods, has become law. Continue reading
Council Vote To Improve Access To Resources To Help Families From Harlem To Hollis
Today, the Council will vote on bills implementing reporting requirements and improving access to resources to help prevent bullying, including requiring the Department of Education to post contact information for each school.Continue reading
Harlem’s Al Sharpton Wants A Black City Council Speaker
The NY Post reports that Rev. Al Sharpton wants race to weigh heavily in who becomes the next leader of the City Council.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And Speaker Mark-Viverito Announce 90% Drop In Criminal Court Summonses
Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced today that the City’s enforcement of certain minor offenses, specifically giving officers the option of issuing a civil ticket instead of a criminal court summons under the Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA).Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Support To Individuals & Families From The Hurricanes
Mayor de Blasio announced today that a service center will open next week to support displaced individuals and families from Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean islands following recent hurricanes. Continue reading
Harlem Electeds Mark-Viverito, Rodriguez And Other Council Members Hail Growth Of Latino Population
On Thursday, June 22nd, 2017, the Census estimated that the share of Latinos from Harlem to Hollis living in New York City had grown to comprise 29% of all inhabitants.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Today Signs Legislation Increasing Percent For Art Program Funding
Mayor de Blasio today signed 12 pieces of legislation on which he previously held a hearing – Intros. 1290-A, 1295-A, 1296-A and 1297-A, in relation to the Percent for Art program...Continue reading
NY City Council Funds Amida Care’s Consumer Workforce Initiative
The New York City Council led by Harlem New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has allocated $200,000 under the End the Epidemic budget to fund Amida Care’s Consumer Workforce Initiative program. Continue reading
Youth Bridge Intergenerational Divide Through New Mural In Harlem
In Harlem, a team of young artists engaged local elders through the creation of a mural that has transformed the entrance to the Saint Nicholas Houses Senior Citizens Center.Continue reading