New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez made an announcement today.
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Small Business Group Speaks Out Against Klobuchar Bill Creating New Restrictions on Digital Platforms
Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff made the following statement regarding legislation unveiled today by Senators Klobuchar and Grassley that creates new restrictions on digital platforms:Continue reading
New York State Nurses Association Responds To Governor Cuomo’s Announcement
In response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement mandating all healthcare workers in New York receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by September 27, 2021.Continue reading
New York City Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Letter To Protect Consumers And Businesses
Dear City Council Member,
I am reaching out on behalf of the New York City Hispanic Chamber and encouraging the NY City Council to please table bill Int 2311-2021 and make changes to protect consumers and our businesses.Continue reading
Harlem Representative Espaillat Hosts Virtual Press Conference With The Exonerated Five
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. EST, Representative Adriano Espaillat will host a virtual press conference with members of the Exonerated Five.Continue reading
Amida Care Celebrates Delay Of Medicaid Pharmacy Carve-Out In New York State Budget
Amida Care, New York State’s largest not-for-profit Medicaid Special Needs Health Plan (SNP) designed for New Yorkers living with complex conditions like HIV.Continue reading
Rep. Espaillat Announces Limited Congressional Funding Availability for Community Projects
Today, Harlem representative Adriano Espaillat announced the availability of limited federal funds through the annual federal appropriations process for local community projects.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Zoning Changes To Create More Vibrant, Equitable City
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a set of new citywide zoning actions to bring more grocery stores to local communities, improve accessibility, and support a range of small businesses across the city. Continue reading
Harlem’s Richard “Rich” Porter, 1965 – 1990
Richard "Rich" Porter, July 26, 1965 – January 4, 1990, was a legendary Harlemite during the War on Drugs in the mid-1980s.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Delivers Testimony On The New York State Executive Budget
Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered testimony on the New York State Executive Budget before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature.Continue reading
Senators Kaplan And Biaggi Introduce Legislation Keeping Hate & Politics Off Of Public Property
State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Great Neck) and State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced the introduction of legislation in the New York State Senate.Continue reading
Rep Espaillat Urges Biden Administration To Keep Promise To 11 Million Immigrants
Today, Harlem Re. Adriano Espaillat released the following statement and list of his recent immigration legislation to urge the incoming Biden administration.Continue reading
Cities For Action Convene Nationwide Coalition To Establish Biden-Harris Administration Priorities
Cities for Action (C4A), which represents nearly 200 U.S. mayors and county executives.Continue reading
Senator Hoylmans Police Stat Act Act Goes Into Effect
Today, the Police Statistics and Transparency (STAT) Act (S.1830-C/A.10609) sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Joe Lentol takes effect.Continue reading
Statement From Commissioner Mostofi On Reinstatement Of DACA And Extension Of TPS
In response to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’s (USCIS) compliance with a federal court order.Continue reading