Today, the New York State Senate passed the Holocaust Education Bill, S.121B, with unanimous support.Continue reading
Senate Majority To Pass Legislation To Combat The Opioid Crisis And Improve Treatment Programs
The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to combat the opioid crisis by expanding access to life-saving medication and improving treatment programs to support the recovery of New Yorkers struggling with substance use disorder.Continue reading
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Actionable Environmental Impacts Your Harlem Home With Common Household Devices To Curb Your Carbon Footprint
In every room of your home, you’ll likely find numerous devices, appliances and fixtures that rely on the electric grid for power. Continue reading
Mayor Adams, NYCHA Tenants, Electeds And Community Leaders, Unite In Support Of NYCH Public Housing Preservation Trust
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with government, labor, and community leaders, stood with New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents today at Polo Grounds Houses in support of the NYCHA Public Housing Preservation Trust.Continue reading
Hundreds Rally Against Asian Hate, Call For Better Education On Asian-American History From Harlem To The Hudson
Today, Senator Anna M. Kaplan and Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti hosted a rally in Great Neck attended by hundreds of local residents and students.Continue reading
Harlem’s WE ACT Responds To Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Announcement
Today, the White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Continue reading
A Nonpartisan Talk Dedicated To Reducing Polarization With Donna Brazile And Michael Steele At 92NY Virtual
Common Ground Committee (CGC), a nonpartisan, citizen-led nonprofit dedicated to reducing polarization, and 92NY’s Newmark Civic Life Series.Continue reading
Mayor Adams Announces Appointment Of New Members To Panel For Educational Policy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced his appointment of Kyle Kimball to the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP).Continue reading
ACT Camp Sessions Return For Summer Fun At The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine In Harlem
For more than 50 years, Advancing the Community of Tomorrow (ACT), the Cathedral of St. John the Divine’s preschool, afterschool, school break, and summer program for youths ranging from toddlers to teens, has kept kids engaged and active.Continue reading
BP Levine Focus On Inclusion With 2022 Class Of Appointments To Manhattan’s Community Boards
Former Community Board 12 member and current Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine announced his 2022 class of community board appointments.Continue reading
Mayor Eric Adams Bolsters COVID-19 Preparedness Further Expanding Community Distribution Network And More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today took action to bolster New York City’s COVID-19 preparedness and prepare New Yorkers for any future waves. Continue reading
NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, And Asian Legislative Caucus Condemns White Supremacist Violence
In the wake of Saturday’s terrorist attack, Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus led by Chair Assemblymember Michaelle Solages.Continue reading
NYIC Denounces Rep. Stefanik’s History Of Misinformation And Racism That Led To The Murderous Rampage In Buffalo, NY
Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik issued a statement on the Buffalo shooting that continued to advance anti-immigrant theories in the aftermath of violence from a self-proclaimed white supremacist.Continue reading
Attorney General James Warns To Be Careful Of Sham Charities In Response To Buffalo Terror Attack
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert urging New Yorkers to beware of potentially fraudulent charities created in the wake of the hate-filled terror attack in Buffalo. Continue reading
The Legendary Jacques d’Amboise Street Naming Yesterday At Lincoln Center In NY (Update)
A street in NYC has been named in commemoration of the life and achievements of Jacques d’Amboise, legendary ballet dancer and founder of the arts education organization National Dance Institute (NDI) in Harlem, NY. Continue reading