Welcome to the latest episode of the Harlem World Magazine (HWM) Podcast, your monthly deep dive into the captivating stories shaping our world of Harlem.
Continue readingMayor Adams Launches $15M Initiative For Sustainable Affordable Housing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today created a new fund, the GreenHOUSE Fund, to help building owners comply with Local Law 97 while directing critical resources to help rent-regulated apartment buildings and low-income co-ops afford emissions reduction projects.
Continue readingNYC Mayor In Crisis: Eric Adams Indicted In Sweeping Federal Corruption Probe
By HWM
In a amazing twist that has sent ripples through the fabric of New York City politics, Mayor Eric Adams finds himself at the center of a federal corruption investigation that has culminated in an indictment.
Continue readingMayor Adams Names Melissa Aviles-Ramos NYC Schools Chancellor Successor (Video)
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today announced Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a veteran of New York City Public Schools and a lifelong educator, as the new public schools’ chancellor, effective January 1, 2025, after Chancellor David A. Banks’ retirement.
Continue readingMayor Adams Applauds City Planning Commission’s Approval Of Housing Opportunity Initiative
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick today celebrated the CPC’s vote to approve “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity.”
Continue readingHarlem Rep. Espaillat Announces Successful Passage Of Holcombe Rucker Park A National Commemorative Site
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced passage of his bill, H.R. 6852 , the Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Continue readingNY Cannabis Board Discusses Equity Initiatives, Updates On Incubation Programs
The New York State Cannabis Advisory Board (CAB) convened to discuss the latest advancements in the state’s cannabis industry, with a focus on Social and Economic Equity (SEE) initiatives.
Continue readingHarlem’s Emma Bowen Center 2024 Community Health Fair
More than 55 health partners, community organizations, local businesses, and City & State agencies teamed with Harlem’s Emma L. Bowen Community Center for a day focused on “Feeding the Mind, Body & Soul” during the organizations annual Community Health Fair.
Continue readingHarlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Keynotes The Atlantic Council Forum Addressing Nearshoring In The Americas
Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat was featured as the keynote speaker during the latest forum held by The Atlantic Council’s nonpartisan Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC).
Continue readingAdams Administration Secures $260 Million To Green Brooklyn Terminal And Inwood
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today kicked off Climate Week by announcing his administration has won another $260 million in grants.
Continue readingTenants, Council Member Rally Against Unlivable Conditions At West Harlem Apartments
by Shaun Abreu
The Bijan Royal Tenants’ Union rallied with City Council Member Shaun Abreu and the Goddard Riverside Law Project this week to call on the city to oversee repairs to dangerous and unacceptable conditions at their two buildings in West Harlem.
Continue readingPAL Executive Director Carlos Velazquez Recognized On 2024 City & State Power Of Diversity: Latino 100 List
Carlos Velazquez, Executive Director, of the Police Athletic League in New York City was recognized on the prestigious 2024 City & State Power of Diversity: Latino 100 List.
Continue readingState Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal And Gridlock Sam Schwartz Release Report: Congestion Kills
New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D/WFP-Manhattan) and Sam Schwartz a.k.a. “Gridlock Sam” has released a ground-breaking report.
Continue readingMayor Adams Celebrates Record Year For Housing Formerly Homeless New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today celebrated a record-breaking year for placing formerly homeless New Yorkers into permanent housing.
Continue readingImproving Community Safety In Harlem: The Power Of GPS Tracking For Local Initiatives
By HWM
Harlem, a historic and vibrant community in New York City, is home to a diverse population and a rich cultural legacy.
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