By Beridiana Calderon
It’s no secret that rent prices are rising in New York City. But there is one secret you should know—some New Yorkers can freeze their rent.
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The Health Commissioner’s Op-Ed: The New Phase Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
By Dr. Ashwin Vasan
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have stepped up time and time again to protect each other. Continue reading
Op-Ed: Humanity At Its Worst By B Michael
By B Michael Global
When we die it doesn't matter who we think we are or where we live in the world... Continue reading
Op-Ed: On Tech Policy, Congress Should Keep Our LGBTQ+ Communities In mind
By Rev. Carmen Hernandez
Congress has been engaged lately in a flurry of politically motivated legislative activities targeting the technology sector. Continue reading
Op-Ed: Stay Safe And Healthy Over The Holidays From Harlem To Hollis
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi
The holidays are here, and I know many New Yorkers are making difficult decisions on how to connect with family, friends and loved ones. Continue reading
Op-Ed: Wrong Time For The Flu, Right Time For The Flu Shot
By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi
Flu season is just beginning in New York City, and already my two-year-old daughter, my wife, and I have all received our seasonal flu vaccination. Continue reading
Op-Ed: Why Home-Sharing Is Good For Harlem
By June Broxton
For some, being a small business owner can be a scary prospect. Believing in yourself enough to go off on your own and pursue a passion can be difficult.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Budget Reconciliation Is Clearest Path For Immigration Reform
Op-Ed by Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Last month marked the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.Continue reading
Mike’s World: Marching To Oblivion From Harlem To Hollywood?
By Mike McQuillan
A sunlit diamond blinds me on a perfect baseball day.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Support Community-Based Physicians In Our Fight Against COVID-19
By Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat
For more than four months, my colleagues and I have focused our efforts to address the ongoing needs of Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Reopening Safely, Prioritizing Students And Families
By Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Students, teachers, educators, and administrators have all been working beyond their means towards a safe and responsible start of the school year 2020-2021. Continue reading
Op-Ed: We Must Engage College Students To Help Bridge The Digital Divide
New York City is still trying to devise a plan on how to educate all of its 1.1 million, approximately 70 percent Black and Latinx, public school children. Continue reading
Op-Ed: The Urgent Need For Long-Term Small Business Relief From Harlem To Hawaii
By John Lettieri, president, & CEO, Economic Innovation Group
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities, and the economic fallout from the pandemic has imperiled them like nothing prior to our lifetimes.Continue reading
Op-Ed: From Black Wall Street To Today, It’s Time To Address The Systematic Devastation Of Black-Owned Businesses
By Regina Smith
Ninety-nine years ago this month, a murderous, racist mob looted and torched Black Wall Street, decimating Tulsa’s once-thriving African-American business district. Continue reading
Op-Ed: The Pandemic Has No Franklin Roosevelt
By Mike McQuillan
“What’s your sense of how long this will last, till I get a haircut and garden role,” a friend asked as our dogs played in rain.Continue reading