Senate Majority Advances Legislation To Support New York’s Agriculture Industry
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority advanced legislation supporting farmers and the agriculture industry across New York State. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Major Next Step To Close The Digital Divide In NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the next steps in the City’s efforts to achieve affordable and universal broadband. Continue reading
Uptown Senator Jackson And Others To Pass Legislation To Improve Utility Services
The Senate Democratic Majority today will pass legislation to ensure the utility services New Yorkers depend on meet added criteria for safety and regulation.Continue reading
Vaccine For All, City Expands Vaccination Efforts For Seniors From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor de Blasio today announced a three-pronged plan to vaccinate homebound seniors and the essential frontline home care workers who care for them.Continue reading
Harlem’s Jackson And Senate Majority Passes Legislation To Support Education Diversity
The Senate Majority will advance major legislation to address the inequity in New York schools and support diversity in our education system. Continue reading
de Blasio Calls On State To Approve Overnight And Weekend Speed Camera Enforcement
As year-end data proves the COVID-19 pandemic led to unsafe driving speeds on emptier city streets.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And Chancellor Carranza 2021-22 School Year Admissions Process
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced changes to the middle and high school admissions process.Continue reading
Winner Of The Election In NY’s 30th Senate District Is Brian Benjamin In Harlem
Incumbent Democrat Brian Benjamin easily defeated Republican challenger Oz Sultan on Tuesday to win re-election to his 30th State Senate District seat.Continue reading
Harlem Electeds And Others At Co-Naming Ceremony For Dr. Nasry Michelen
On, Thursday, October 15th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez,
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Uptown Electeds And Advocates Condemn ICE For Identifying Themselves As NYPD Officers
Today, Saturday 10th, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and Immigration Committee Chairman, Council Member Carlos Menchaca held a press conference.Continue reading
Carpenters Union And Electeds Press Conference Demanding Columbia And Others Support Workers
Today, the New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC) and elected officials held a press conference to demand Trident General Contracting and Columbia University support workers. Continue reading
Uptown Rep. Rodriguez Celebrating The Contributions Made By Immigrants
Today, Saturday, September 12th, uptowns Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez hosted a breakfast to celebrate the contributions made by immigrants in New York City.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And Taskforce Award Millions To Restaurant Revitalization Program
Today, Mayor de Blasio, Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity co-chairs First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, Deputy Mayor Dr. Raul Perea-Henze, and Executive Director Sideya Sherman, and One Fair Wage announced.Continue reading
NYC’S National Leading Outdoor Dining Initiative Surpasses Milestone Of 10,000 Participants
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that more than 10,000 restaurants are now participating in New York City’s outdoor dining initiative, Open Restaurants. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Community Hiring Economic Justice Plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the Community Hiring economic justice plan, which includes new Project Labor Agreements with the building trades unions and a push for legislation in Albany.Continue reading