Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that large events requiring a city events permit will be canceled through September 30th, 2020, as the City works to prioritize open spaces for public use. Continue Reading →
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Harlem Rep. Espaillat Statement On Trump Forcing International Students To Leave
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to bar international student visa holders from U.S. institutions of higher education. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Chancellor Carranza Announce Preliminary School Reopening Plans
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced additional preliminary plans for school reopening in September, assuming the city continues to meet all necessary COVID-19 public health thresholds. Continue Reading →
Congress Member Espaillat Congratulates Lic. Luis Abinader Corona, President-elect Of The Dominican Republic
Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following congratulatory statement to Lic. Luis Abinader Corona, President-elect of the Dominican Republic for the Modern Revolutionary Party, PRM, after winning the 2020 general election, a position he will assume on August 16th, 2020. Continue Reading →
Harlem Businesses Join Letter Urging Governor Cuomo To Protect Access To Digital Tools During Pandemic
More than 200 businesses from Harlem to Hollis, including Harlem Public, have signed a letter sent to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo urging continued support for online tools and digital platforms vital to preserving small business activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Philanthropic Community Announces Summer Bridge Program For Teens
Mayor de Blasio today announced SYEP Summer Bridge 2020, a $51M public-private partnership that will provide constructive engagement and enrichment activities to keep 35,000 New York City youth active and productive this summer. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Appointment Of Bill Neidhardt As Press Secretary
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the departure of Press Secretary Freddi Goldstein and Communications Director Wiley Norvell. Continue Reading →
