Today the City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation introduced by Council Member Helen Rosenthal to increase critical maternal health services for people incarcerated on Rikers Island. Continue Reading →
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New York City Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Letter To Protect Consumers And Businesses
Dear City Council Member,
I am reaching out on behalf of the New York City Hispanic Chamber and encouraging the NY City Council to please table bill Int 2311-2021 and make changes to protect consumers and our businesses. Continue Reading →
Open Letter Urges City Council To Pass Fair Chance For Housing Act From Harlem To Hollis
Seventy-seven organizations and individuals submitted an open letter to City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, calling on him and City Council. 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 →
Council Member Rosenthal Appointed Chair Of Sub-Committee On Capital Budget
At its recent 2021 Charter meeting, the City Council approved several new committee chairs. Continue Reading →
Uptown Electeds On Sexual And Reproductive Health In NYC City Council Legislative Hearing
On Wednesday, October 28th, 2020, at 10 am the Committees on Women & Gender Equity and Health, chaired by uptown Council Members Helen Rosenthal and Mark Levine respectively. Continue Reading →
Tenant Association And District Leaders Against Fur Ban From Harlem To Hollis
June 4, 2019
Dear City Council:
As a group of tenant associations and district leaders in New York City, we hold close relationships with the people in our communities, making it not only our right, but also our responsibility to speak up on their behalf. Continue Reading →