Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced that New York City’s 2019 four-year high school graduation rate has reached a record high of 77.3 percent. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Ben Kallos
Mayor de Blasio Rallies Retirement Security For All New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Member Ben Kallos, Council Member Miller, AARP and advocates rallied today to make New York City first city in the nation to create a universal retirement savings program. Continue Reading →
New York City Invests $75M More In East River Esplanade Fixes In East Harlem
New York City is dedicating an addition $75 million to complete and repair sections of the East River Esplanade in Harlem, the Upper East Side and Midtown, parks officials announced Thursday. Continue Reading →
Park-Replacing Development At “No Cost” Sets “Harmful Precedent” In East Harlem
The debate surrounding plans to build a massive development on top of an East Harlem playground as a state investigator reviews the project, according to City Council records. Continue Reading →
CB11: 1st Annual Spirit Of Service Day In Harlem
Join Community Board 11 in East Harlem for the 1st Annual Spirit Of Service Day sponsored by council member Ben Kallos. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Signs Legislation To Help Limit Construction Noise From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed legislation into law, authored by Council Member Ben Kallos in collaboration with DEP, aimed at reducing overnight and weekend construction noise and making New York City more livable from Harlem To Hollis. Continue Reading →
Harlem Council Member Rodriguez’s Legislation To Prevent Vehical-Based Attacks
Less than one month after a driver killed a young tourist and injured 20 pedestrians in Times Square, Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez announced legislation to take action and prevent similar tragedies. Continue Reading →
Officials Say New Buses Coming To Harlem
A fleet of 79 brand-new buses will replace some of the oldest buses in New York City servicing five Upper East Side routes — the M14, M15, M101, M102 and M103 — officials announced. Continue Reading →
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