With Hurricane Season In Full Swing, New Law Takes Effect In NY To Improve Storm Response Efforts By Utilities

07/25/202207/25/2022

Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh (D-Yonkers), S.932a/A.3258, to improve storm response efforts. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

New York Takes New Steps To Combat Human Trafficking

07/23/202207/23/2022

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) to combat human trafficking. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…

Strands For Trans Movement Seeks Progressive Trans Legislation And Better Elected Cuts In Partnership With Barba

07/22/202207/22/2022

In 2017, Barba Grooming Salon in NYC introduced Strands for Trans, a movement to create trans-friendly barbershops and salons across the country. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

NYC State Inspector General Makes Announcement On Anniversary Of First Women’s Rights Convention

07/20/202207/20/2022

Domestic violence affects thousands of New York families and extends beyond the family into all areas of society, including the workplace. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

Mayor Adams Announces City Expansion Of Mental Health Helping NYC Well

07/18/202207/18/2022

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH) made an announcement today. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

Office Of Cannabis Management Releases Final Regulations And Application For NY’s First Retail Cannabis Dispensaries 

07/13/202207/14/2022

Today, the Office of Cannabis Management released final regulations and the application for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses ahead of the Cannabis Control Board’s July 14, 2022, meeting where they will be considered. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Mayor Adams, Governor Hochol Announce Launch Of New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline From Harlem To Hollis

07/12/202207/12/2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new free hotline in New York for those who test positive for COVID-19. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…

Senate Majority Advances Amendment To Codify Abortion, Contraception, And Stronger Equal Rights In State Constitution

07/01/202207/01/2022

Today, the New York State Senate Majority advanced the first passage of an amendment to codify the right to an abortion and the right to contraception in the State Constitution. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…

Mayors Adams To Turn NYC’s Speed Cameras 24/7 On Following Month-Long Public Awareness Campaign

06/30/202206/30/2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez made an announcement today. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

NY State Cannabis Control Approves Damian Fagon As Chief Equity Officer For Office Of Cannabis Management

06/23/202206/23/2022

Today, the Cannabis Control Board approved Damian Fagon to become the Chief Equity Officer for the Office of Cannabis Management. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave…

Get Ready Harlem As New York / New Jersey Host The 2026 FIFA World Cup

06/16/202206/16/2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy tonight celebrated FIFA’s announcement that New York/New Jersey has been selected as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

When WE ACT Everyone Wins, A Statement On New York’s 2022 Legislative Session Results

06/08/202206/08/2022

The New York State Senate and Assembly have ended their 2022 legislative session, with many legislators returning to their districts to campaign for re-election. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant…

Bill Banning The Use Of Mercury In Skin Lightening Creams Passed The New York State Legislature

06/07/202206/07/2022

The New York State Senate and Assembly ended their 2022 legislative session on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, with many legislators returning to their districts to campaign for re-election. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

NYS Lawmakers Move To Strengthen Nursing Home Oversight From Care, To Complaints And More

06/04/202206/04/2022

Advocates for nursing home residents today praised state lawmakers for passing legislation to strengthen New York’s nursing home oversight program. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave…

New York State Legislature Passes Living Donor Support Act

06/03/202206/03/2022

After receiving unanimous support from the New York State Senate, the New York State Assembly passed the Living Donor Support Act yesterday. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use.…