New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue today announced that starting today.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer today announced a first-of-its-kind hub program for New York City’s 65,000 delivery workers that uses existing infrastructure.
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Royal Hurlburt Weller, July 2, 1881 – March 1, 1929, was a Harlem Assembly and Congressional representative from Harlem, New York.
Continue readingMayor Adams, TLC, Harlem Rep. Espaillat, NYTWA, Marbelgate Asset Announce More Than $225 Million In Debt Relief
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Chair and Commissioner David Do.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after New York State Supreme Court Judge Joel Cohen rejected the latest attempt from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to evade the law:
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If you think you're seeing fewer young people around Harlem, you're probably not wrong.
Continue readingFannie Mae Announces Priscilla Almodovar As Chief Executive Officer
Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) today announced that it has appointed Priscilla Almodovar as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective December 5, 2022.
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New York City Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced changes to admissions in New York City public schools, beginning in the 2023-2024 enrollment cycle.
Continue readingUkrainian Dancers, Teatro Sea, Mosquiteros, And Fun For Kids At The Medieval Festival In Uptown
The annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon transforms the park into a medieval market town and showcases medieval-era demonstrations, crafts, music, and live jousts on horseback among other displays!
Continue readingInterview: Harlem Church And Union Create Community With Block Party Relief Effort In Harlem
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the First Corinthian Baptist Church at 116th St. between Frederick Douglass Blvd. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd., in Harlem, NY.
Continue readingNYC Districting Commission Publishes Draft Revised Plan Of 51 City Council Maps Online
The New York City Districting Commission today has published a version of the revised plan of 51 City Council maps on its website nyc.gov/districting.
Continue readingMayor Adams Appoints Qiana Mickie As Director Of New Mayors Office Of Urban Agriculture
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Qiana Mickie as director of the newly-created Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture.
Continue readingInspector General Makes Public Historical Letters From 2014 Ensuring New Yorkers’ Faith In Their Government
The Offices of the New York State Inspector General (“OIG”) today published 29 previously non-public letters arising from investigations undertaken by the agency in 2014.
Continue readingDepartment Of Consumer And Worker Protection Releases Annual Report On The State Of Workers In NYC
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced the release of its annual “The State of Workers’ Rights in New York City” report.
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