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New Law Allows New York City Dreamers Noncitizens To Vote From Harlem To Hollis

More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box — and could vote in municipal elections as early as next year.Continue reading

MBP Northern Manhattans Mark Levine Announces Senior Team For Manhattan Borough President’s Office

Today, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine announced the formation of the senior staff team who will perform the broad range of operations.Continue reading

300,000+ City Employees To Be Notified Of Student Debt Relief Options Per CM Rosenthal’s New Law

The City Council unanimously passed Council Member Helen Rosenthal’s legislation yesterday ensuring that all City employees are automatically informed.Continue reading

Announcing Uptown Night Market From Cupcakes, Catering, Cuzin’s And More All Under The Arch In Harlem

The iconic iron arches in 12th avenue in Harlem that gave life to many historic filmic moments Continue reading

Uptown Night Market Opens Its Doors For A Strong Harlem Week 2021

Uptown Night Market, planned to launch on July 8th, 2021, and postponed due to inclement weather, is coming back as part of the world-famous Harlem Week and is preparing quite the entrance.Continue reading

Council Members Rodriguez And Oswald Call For Increase Leadership Diversity Across City Agencies

Today Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez held a press conference alongside Council Member Felix Oswald calling on City Hall to increase diversity to all leadership positions of city agencies.Continue reading

UMEZ And Mertz Gilmore Foundation Create Seed Fund For Dance For Upper Manhattan Artists And Choreographers

Today, UMEZ and the Mertz Gilmore Foundation announced a new award for Upper Manhattan individual artists and groups with dance or choreographic talent. Continue reading

Demolition Started For An Eight-Story Educational Building Coming Uptown

Full demolition permits have been filed for 400 West 219th Street in Inwood, NY. Continue reading

Uptown Council Member Rodriguez And Others Hold Co-Naming Ceremony Honoring Carlos Cooks And More

Today, May 7th, 2021, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez was joined by elected leaders, and community residents to host a co-naming ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Black Nationalist and political figure, Carlos Cooks.Continue reading

Uptowns Rodriguez, Advocates, Public Officials Rally Mayor Demanding Riders First

Bus riders, transit advocates, New York City Council Transportation Committee Chair Ydanis Rodriguez and elected colleagues rallied at City Hall to demand the mayor deliver on his promise to end 'the tale of two cities.'Continue reading

Uptown Council Member Rodriquez And Others Stand With TWU Workers Call For Full Train Services

Today, uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee and Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams stood alongside the Transit Workers Union (TWU).Continue reading

City Council Passes Legislation Combating Racial & Gender Discrimination In NYC Healthcare

The City Council overwhelmingly passed Council Member Harlem's Helen Rosenthal's legislation today establishing an advisory board to address gender and racial discrimination and harassment.Continue reading

The City And State Must Prioritize Low-Income, Black, And Latino Communities During Roll-Out

"Today I stood alongside Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Continue reading

Get Out To Vote Tomorrow / Salga A Votar Mañana From Uptowns Ydanis Rodriguez

New York City has surpassed 1 Million in early votes, with millions more voting tomorrow across the Nation. Continue reading

Harlem Electeds And Others At Co-Naming Ceremony For Dr. Nasry Michelen

On, Thursday, October 15th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Continue reading