Representative Adriano Espaillat, a key figure on the influential House Appropriations Committee responsible for allocating federal resources.
Continue readingNew Documentary ‘The Riot Report,’ From Harlem To Watts Premieres On PBS
When neighborhoods in black communities in scores of cities erupted in violence during the summer of 1967, President Lyndon Johnson appointed the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders.
Continue readingSenate Majority Passes Legislation In Honor Of Animal Advocacy Day
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation to further protect animal welfare and strengthen rules around the sale and treatment of pets.
Continue readingBard Prison Initiative Receives $4.5M In Congressionally Directed Funding
Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) today announced that the organization is receiving $4.5 million in congressionally direct funding to help deepen Bard’s college-in-prison work.
Continue readingVote With The Fossils: American Museum Of Natural History Turns Into Early Voting Hub
After receiving a request from New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D/WFP-Manhattan), Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal (D/WFP-Manhattan).
Continue readingNew York City Releases First Study On Environmental Inequality
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) today released the Environmental Justice NYC (EJNYC) Report.
Continue readingHarlem Community Protests Potential Smoke Shop Near Heaven’s Tiny Tots Daycare Learning Center
The Harlem community is poised to make a powerful statement as residents, elected officials, and advocates come together to protest.
Continue readingSenators Op-Ed: From Advocating For Harlemites To Stopping Human Trafficking
By Senator Cordell Cleare
For three days out of every week, I am in session in Albany, as the Harlem State Senator for the 30th District.
Continue readingChancellor Banks Announces 9 New NYC Schools Opening In 2024-25
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced that NYC Public Schools’ newly revamped Office of New School Development and Design will open nine new schools for the 2024-25 academic year.
Continue readingEmpire State Plaza Lit Orange For Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
The Empire State Plaza was illuminated orange last night to celebrate the beginning of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.
Continue readingMayor Adams, Counsel Hinds-Radix Sue 11 Firms For Illegal E-Cigarette Distribution
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix today announced that the City of New York has filed a lawsuit against 11 wholesalers.
Continue readingMayor Adams Initiates Workforce Development Council To Create Fresh Job Prospects For New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the launch of the New York City Workforce Development Council, a group of leaders from the business community.
Continue readingMayor Adams Launches Harlem To Hollis Multifaith Tour To Address Community Issues
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today announced the city’s first “Five-Borough Multifaith Tour,” a series of conversations with clergy and faith leaders from across NYC to hear directly from them and discuss solutions to the serious issues facing their communities.
Continue readingWindow Guards Save Lives From Harlem To Hollis Queens And Beyond
Securely installed window guards save lives and city leaders are urging all building owners, homeowners, and tenants to help prevent falls.
Continue readingMayor Adams Reveals New York City’s Inaugural Nonprofit Advisory Council
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the city’s first-ever Nonprofit Advisory Council.
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