Tuesday evening, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and the Dominican Day Parade Committee held a launch party in Washington Heights for the upcoming Dominican Day Parade.Continue reading
Join The Discussion At Our InwoodNYC Neighborhood Planning Meeting
By Ydanis Rodriguez, Council Member
I would like to invite you to our large open house to discuss the latest happenings around the Inwood NYC neighborhood planning process. Continue reading
Harlem’s Dickens And Other Electeds Introduce “Right To Record Act”
On July 14, Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, Deputy Leader, and Council Member Helen Rosenthal, Chair of the Committee on Contracts, held a press conference to announce the introduction of the "Right to Record Act".Continue reading
NYC Emergency Management Hosts Mobile Office hours In Washington Heights
New York City Emergency Management officials visited Washington Heights on Wednesday to discuss emergency preparedness, coordination, and planning with residents. Continue reading
5th Annual Dominican Flim Festival Opening Night Premiere
It's an honor to cordially invite you to the Opening Night Film of the Dominican Film Festival with the USA Premiere of La Familia Reyna (The Reyna's Family) at the United Palace on June 22, 2016 at 8:00PM.Continue reading
Chancellor Fariña Announced New Initiatives To Increase Diversity In Schools
Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced six new initiatives aimed at increasing access and boosting diversity at New York City’s specialized high schools from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
Harlem’s Speaker Mark-Viverito And Others Announce Budget To Invest In Youth
Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, New York City Council Members and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an equitable, fiscally responsible, and early budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2017.Continue reading
City Council Land Use Committee Approves Deadlines For Landmarking
Yesterday, the City Council’s Land Use Committee voted through a contentious bill that would impose deadlines on the Landmarks Preservation Commission and its process of designating historic properties. Continue reading
#CarFreeNYC Initiative Celebrates Successful Launch Of Earth Day
Last year, upper Manhattan Council member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the City Council Transportation Committee was joined by colleagues Chin and Crowley, Nilda Mesa, Director Mayor’s Office of Sustainability.Continue reading
Rodriguez And Espaillat Statement In Yeshiva University Student
Senator Adriano Espaillat and Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez held a press conference last month with Yeshiva University representatives, CB 12 Board Chair Shah Ally, religious leaders and residents to denounce the accusing of two Yeshiva University students who were threatened and told to take off their Yarmulkes.
Reports surfaced this morning that the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force had identified the person accused of verbally accosting two Yeshiva University students at a Dunkin Donuts in Washington Heights several weeks ago. Continue reading
Uptown Games Mark Fifth Anniversary And Running
Senator Adriano Espaillat, Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez and Mark Levine, the Armory Foundation and the New York Road Runners held the fifth annual Uptown Games, at The Armory New Balance Track & Field Center.Continue reading
5th Annual Uptown Games Set For Sunday At Armory (update)
Senator Adriano Espaillat, Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez and Mark Levine, the Armory Foundation and New York Road Runners announce the free fifth annual Uptown Games, to be held Sunday (April 3rd) at The Armory New Balance Track & Field Center.
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City Council Members Take The Checks — But Not The Pen
NY Post reports that members of the City Council may be capable of shame after all. At least that’s one conclusion you could draw from the tale of the souvenir no one wanted.Continue reading
Uptown Community Members Rally To Save Closing Supermarket
Today, uptown elected officials and community members will rally in an effort to save a desperately needed supermarket vital to the well-being of the neighborhood.
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Here, Here, Harlem Officials Call For City Wide Ferry Plan Expansion In Harlem
Today, elected officials, community leaders and transportation advocates reiterated their call for ferry service along the Hudson River.Continue reading