29 Organizations Urge Governor To Sign ‘Data Matching’ Bill, Help 800K+ Households Afford Their Utilities

Twenty-nine organizations including AARP New York have signed a letter (reprinted in full below) to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to approve ‘data matching’ legislation that would help over 800,000 struggling New York households pay their utility bills. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

New Initiative Reduces Wait Times For Mental Health Appointments

The City today announced the Domestic Violence Shelter Mental Health Initiative, which will increase access to mental health services for families residing in the city’s domestic violence shelters. 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.…

Mayor Adams Signs Largest Executive Budget In New York City History

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released New York City’s $106.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Executive Budget. 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…

NYC DSS-HRA’s Business Link Program Connected More Than 4,000 New Yorkers In Need To Employment Opportunities

The Department of Social Services-Human Resources Administration (DSS-HRA) is proud to announce that more than 4,000 low-income New Yorkers were connected to employment opportunities through the Agency’s Business Link program in FY22. 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…

Mayor Adams Signs Legislation Preserving Critical Affordable

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of affordable housing legislation, extending the city’s critical rent stabilization protections and strengthening data collection and reporting on a critical eviction prevention 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…

NYC DSS-DHS’s Financial Independence Now (FIN) Learning And Coaching Program Partnership Sees Early Impacts

The Department of Social Services-Department of Homeless Services (DSS-DHS), CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) and Change Machine are proud to announce that the DSS-DHS Financial Independence Now (FIN) Learning and Coaching Program has seen early impacts since its launch in 2018. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…