Politicians call them heroes and strangers thank them for their service.Continue reading
Women’s Equality Day Rally Promotes Voter Participation And More
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer led a rally and press conference today with fellow women serving New York City as elected officials observing Women's Equality Day, calling for increased voter participation and recognition of women's activism. Continue reading
Health Department And Harlem Health Partners Issue Neighborhood Health Initiative Report
The New York City Health Department’s Center for Health Equity and the Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) today issued a report, “Launching a Neighborhood-Based Community Health Worker Initiative,” highlighting key health priorities of public housing residents living in five East and Central Harlem NYCHA developments.Continue reading
Harlem Speaker Mark-Viverito Remind Harlemites To Register To Vote This Friday
New York City Council Speaker from Harlem Melissa Mark-Viverito, Governmental Operations Committee Chair Ben Kallos, Minority Leader Steven Matteo and Council Members today reminded New Yorkers to register to vote.Continue reading
Health Department Awards Washington Heights Organization And Others For Community Development
The Health Department and the Fund for Public Health in New York today announced the release of $400,000 in grants to eight community-based organizations in neighborhoods across the city as part of Take Care New York (TCNY) 2020.Continue reading
City Councilman Leads Protests In Inwood Against Rezoning
Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez has made the decision to not support the proposed rezoning of Inwood that would allow for a 15-story residential building in a low-rise neighborhood, reports POLITICO.Continue reading
Brewer Hosts Dominican Day Parade Launch Reception In Washington Heights
Tuesday evening, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and the Dominican Day Parade Committee held a launch party in Washington Heights for the upcoming Dominican Day Parade.Continue reading
Rep. Rangel Attends Biopic “The Lion of Lenox Avenue” In Harlem
Rep. Charles Rangel and his wife Alma, and community leaders were at the historic El Barrio Firehouse Community Center on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016, for a screening of The Lion of Lenox Avenue, a documentary about the life of public service of Rep. Charles Rangel.Continue reading
Harlem Non-Profit Continues To STRIVE Towards Success (Update)
STRIVE New York of the East Harlem Talent Network’s initiative placed 100 job seekers in full-time jobs.
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Rangel, Health Department And Others Support HIV And STD Screenings To All Patients From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today announced expanded services for its STD clinics, which will offer screening for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases to any patient. Continue reading
Apply For The Rangel Congressional Collegiate Internship Program
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
I am reaching out to you because I think you may know a College Student and/or a Recent Grad who would be a great candidate for the Congressional Collegiate Internship Program, and to let you know that seats for the Fall 2016 program are now open.Continue reading
Join The Discussion At Our InwoodNYC Neighborhood Planning Meeting
By Ydanis Rodriguez, Council Member
I would like to invite you to our large open house to discuss the latest happenings around the Inwood NYC neighborhood planning process. Continue reading
How To Engage In Or Decline A Political Conversation
After last week’s RNC and this week’s DNC, politics is on everyone’s mind. But what’s the best way from Harlem to Hollis to respond when someone asks you, “Which candidate do you support” or “Who are you going to vote for?”Continue reading
Espaillat’s Historic Story Receives Thunderous Ovation At Democratic National Convention (video)
Today, Harlem State Senator Adriano Espaillat, the Democratic primary winner in New York’s 13th congressional district, addressed the delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in support of the Clinton-Kaine ticket.Continue reading
HW Pick: Global STEM Alliance Summit In NYC
The first annual Global STEM Alliance Summit, with students traveling from China, Egypt, India, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and throughout the USA to attend.Continue reading
