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The 2019 Charter Revision Commission Public Hearing To Improve City Government

The 2019 Charter Revision Commission is at work, holding public hearings in each borough from Harlem to Hollis to solicit the public's ideas for improving city government. Continue reading

Join The 2nd Annual My NYC Song Teen Songwriting Contest 2018 From Harlem To Hollis

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Guitar Mash have officially launched the 2nd Annual #MyNYCSong contest, once again giving young New York musicians a chance to show off their creativity, talent, and love for their hometown. Continue reading

DCA Issues Tips To Get An ‘A’ In Back-To School Shopping From Harlem To Hollis

The first day of school is just around the corner and stores are filled with back-to-school promotions. Continue reading

Stay Ahead Of The Curve And Boost Your Bottom Line With AMP NYC

Presented by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), AMP NYC is a three-month accelerator for Media and Entertainment businesses looking to increase business, elevate their brands, expand audience reach, and respond to rapidly changing shifts in the market.Continue reading

HW Pick: NYC Small Business Services FasTrac NewVenture Course

The NYC Small Business Services is hosting their first “blended learning” FastTrac NewVenture course at the St. George Library Center in Staten Island. Continue reading

Lawsuit Filed Against NYS & Adult Homes to End Discrimination Against Wheelchair Users

Mobilization for Justice (formerly MFY Legal Services) and AARP Foundation filed a lawsuit today in the Southern District of New York against New York State and four adult homes, alleging discrimination against people who use wheelchairs. Continue reading

117th Street Is The Smelliest Block In Harlem

The NY Post reports that the smelliest block in Manhattan, as measured by the number of 311 complaints, is 117th Street in Harlem, but residents blame a bar and grill a block away for the odor.Continue reading

Notice Of Public Hearing And Opportunity To Comment On Proposed Rule

Pursuant to Section 1301 of the New York City Charter, the NYC Department of Small Business Services is proposing to continue a program that provides grants to companies that provide school bus transportation. Continue reading

NYC’s Open Data Program And The Chief Analytics Officer Job

Here are some great opportunities regarding NYC's Open Data Program and the position of Chief Analytics Officer Job.Continue reading

First Lady Chirlane McCray And Others Announce M/WBE’s Loans From Harlem To Hollis

First Lady Chirlane McCray and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery, Citywide Director of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), today announced the launch of the Contract Financing Loan Fund, allowing M/WBEs to apply for low-interest contract financing loans of up to $500,000 for M/WBEs.Continue reading

NYC Brings Tech Companies And Non Profits Together For Neighborhood Challenge

The New York City Department of Small Business Services, along with New York City Economic Development Corporation, today announced the launch of Neighborhood Challenge.Continue reading

How Can I Get My Local Government To Pay Attention To Me In Harlem?

If you didn't like a "recent election," and you've been trying to get your city council in Harlem or Hollis to pay attention to some issues in your neighborhood that have been going on for a while now.Continue reading

Bidlinx: Your Portal to Government Procurement Opportunities

You are invited to our event, "Bidlinx: Your Portal to Government Procurement Opportunities". Continue reading

From Harlem To Hollywood Target Offers Refund For Fake Egyptian Sheets

We love the Target store in East Harlem, it was a surprise when we read that Target is offering customers millions of dollars in refunds after discovering that it sold fake Egyptian cotton sheets.Continue reading

Cumbo, Mark-Viverito And Others Celebrate Investments In Youth, School And Culture

New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo released the following statement after Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and members of the New York City Council reached an early agreement on Wednesday with Mayor Bill de Blasio on a balanced FY2017 budget.Continue reading