City Lore, an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is pleased to offer a free Brown Spice Elves Doll-making Workshop for children ages 6-12 years old.
Continue readingTrailblazing Legislation Unveiled by Assemblymember Clyde Vanel: The Future Of AI Regulation Takes Center Stage
Taking a bold step into the future of technology governance, Assemblyperson Clyde Vanel has unveiled a groundbreaking package of four bills addressing the various implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Continue readingCannabis Management Office Testifies At Historic Senate Hearing In Albany
On October 31st, 2023, Chris Alexander, Executive Director of the NY State Office of Cannabis Management testified in front of The NY State Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis.
Continue readingCity Agencies Act To Prevent Fatal Overdoses In Construction
City agencies are taking action to prevent fatal overdoses in the construction industry after survey data revealed that construction workers led occupational groups in overdose deaths.
Continue readingMayor Adams Advances The ‘City Of Yes’ Plan To Boost NYC Economy
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick today kicked off the public review process for the “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” proposal.
Continue readingNYC To Vaccinate Raccoons Against Rabies From Harlem To Hollis, Queens
The Health Department and NYC Parks, along with federal partners, will be vaccinating raccoons against rabies in New York City.
Continue readingMayor Adams Marks 11th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Expands Notify NYC For Better Emergency Information Access
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zachary Iscol today marked 11 years since Superstorm Sandy made landfall.
Continue readingUrban Resource Institute’s Week Of Hunger And Homelessness Awareness
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week on November 11-18, 2023, is a national event from Harlem to Hollywood to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness through education, service, fundraising, and advocacy.
Continue readingNew Resource For NY And NJ Organizations Seeking Federal Funding For Environmental Justice
Environmental justice organizations and local municipalities will have an opportunity to learn about a new resource designed to help them identify, navigate, and pursue federal funding for environmental justice by attending a webinar on Monday, October 30th at 5:30 PM.
Continue readingMayor Adams Swiftly Secures Record Union Deal With Sanitation Workers
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion today announced a tentative contract agreement.
Continue readingA Special Preview Screening Of “The Boy And The Heron,” A Film By Hayao Miyazaki, At The Japan Society
Japan Society today announced a special preview screening of Hayao Miyazaki's upcoming feature film The Boy and the Heron on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Japan Society in NYC.
Continue readingMayor Adams Reacted To Governor Hochul’s Bills For More Inclusivity In City Construction Projects
NYC Mayor Adams today released the following statement after NY Governor Hochul signed two bills that will advance the Adams administration’s efforts to improve efficiency and inclusivity in the city’s capital process:
Continue readingMount Sinai Renames Top-Ranked Heart Hospital To Honor Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, And His Legacy of Excellence
Mount Sinai Health System announced today that “Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital” is the new name for its top-ranked heart service, formerly known as Mount Sinai Heart.
Continue readingMayor Adams Appoints Sideya Sherman As Chief Equity Officer And Linda Tigani As Chair Of The Commission On Racial Equity
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment two new members to the team.
Continue readingMayor Adams Inaugurates New York City’s Inaugural Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
NYC Mayor Adams and NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Commissioner Jess Dannhauser today announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Juvenile Justice Advisory Board.
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