by Seitu Oronde
On Saturday, January 16, 2023, photojournalist Seitu Oronde was with Rev. Al Sharpton with Harlem's National Action Network members for the Albany conference on the Clean Slate Act.
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With New District Maps, NYIC Action Endorses Newcomers To Albany In Bid For Building Immigrant Power
With new district maps upending many primary races across New York State, the New York Immigration Coalition's sister 501 (c)4 organization, NYIC Action, announced its fourth round of endorsements, including candidates for New York State Assembly and Lieutenant Governor.Continue reading
Albany Legislators Solely Responsible For Creating Fair And Representative Maps
Yesterday, Albany legislators voted down the Independent Redistricting Commission’s maps. Continue reading
Immigrant Rights Advocates Celebrate Historic Wins, Double Down On Bold 2022 Agenda
Following the end of the legislative session in Albany, immigrant rights advocates, led by the New York Immigration Coalition.Continue reading
Calls From Harlem United And More For DOH To Repeal Medicaid Drug Carve Out Intensify
Opposition continues to grow over the Department of Health’s Medicaid drug carve-out plan as more community health groups join the Save New York’s Safety Net coalition.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Expanded Furloughs For New York City Employees
Mayor de Blasio today announced the City will expand furloughs to all managerial and non-represented City employees from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
CDC Moratorium Does Little For NY Tenants; Albany Must Act
It's important that health agencies like the CDC are taking emergency action to protect tenants and the public health, when our state politicians have not. Continue reading
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New New York City Police Department (NYPD) Reforms
Mayor de Blasio today announced a series of new reforms to the New York City Police Department to strengthen trust between New Yorkers and officers.Continue reading
Albany: Senate Majority Announces Statewide Higher Education Hearings (Live Stream)
The Senate Majority today announced that the Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education will hold a series of public hearings across the state to discuss the cost of public higher education.
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Statement From Mayor de Blasio On Historic Albany Rent Regulation Bills From Harlem To Hollis
Today Mayor Bill de Blasio announced:
“Tenants have pounded on Albany’s door for decades for the protections they deserve. We’ve stood with them, fought for them tooth-and-nail, and now the wait is finally over. Continue reading
Contractors And Small Businesses Warn Their Higher Rent Proposals Will Put Them Out Of Work
Taxpayers for an Affordable New York, a coalition of building owners and contractors, today from Harlem to Hollis rallied in Brooklyn to warn lawmakers that their rent proposals will put small business owners out of work. Continue reading
Seitu’s World: Black And PR Caucus 2019 (Photographs)
Photographs By Seitu Oronde
On Saturday, February 16, 2019, photographer Seitu Oronde was at the Black And PR Caucus 2019 with supporters, small business owners, electeds and more from Harlem to Hollis 2019 in Albany, New York.Continue reading
Harlem Senator Alcantara And Other Government Officials From Hatzalah In Albany
The Yeshiva World reports that a series of important meeting between Chevrah Hatzalah and Uptown Senator Marisol Alcantara and other NYS State officials were held in Albany.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Signs Legislation Extending Rent Stabilization Laws From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor de Blasio today signed legislation that affirms New York City remains in a housing emergency and extends rent regulation laws for three years, through April 1, 2021. Continue reading
Albany: Join National Experts And Policymakers For “Making the Most of a Little”
Join national childhood development experts and state policymakers at the Rockefeller Institute of Government on Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. --- noon for a panel discussion exploring how New York State can build systems to better serve the needs of young children.Continue reading
