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One Time Harlem Principal Accused Of Passing Kids Who Fail

This principal didn’t do his math. Tyee Chin of Flushing HS — a cornerstone of Mayor de Blasio’s limping Renewal Schools program — demands that teachers aim to pass 75 percent of their students, or else.Continue reading

Schomburg’s Mary Yearwood Appointed By Mayor de Blasio To The Archive

Today, Mayor de Blasio announced that Mary Yearwood, Director of Collections and Information Services, at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has been appointed to the 15 member of the Archives, Reference and Research Advisory Board.Continue reading

NYC And San Francisco File Brief On Behalf Of Transgender Students

The de Blasio Administration today announced that New York City, in collaboration with the City and County of San Francisco, and together with a coalition of 29 other municipalities across the nation, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the plaintiff in Gloucester County School Board v. G.G. Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Today Signs Legislation Increasing Percent For Art Program Funding

Mayor de Blasio today signed 12 pieces of legislation on which he previously held a hearing – Intros. 1290-A, 1295-A, 1296-A and 1297-A, in relation to the Percent for Art program...Continue reading

Mayor Winter Storm Update From Harlem To Hollis

Mayor de Blasio today updated New Yorkers on the current winter storm, urging people to refrain from travel as the storm continues to move through the City. Continue reading

NYCEDC Launches Campaign To Promote Made In NY

In advance of the semi-annual New York Fashion Week (NYFW) that kicks off tomorrow, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) will launch a three-week marketing campaign that consists of print, social media, digital, and video to spotlight the City’s growing fashion design and manufacturing sector, and to promote a diverse array of Made in NY certified fashion designers.Continue reading

Donald Trump Makes Surprise Call To Harlem Rev Al Sharpton

Harlem man Rev. Al Sharpton got a surprise phone call Thursday morning — from President-elect Donald Trump sources report.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio, Harlem’s Ydanis Rodriguez And Others Announce New Contract With GM

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Mayor de Blasio, Harlem's Ydanis Rodriguez and others today announced that the City has completed a contract with General Motors (GM) to procure the new, all-electric GM Chevrolet Bolt for use in the City’s fleet. Continue reading

Rangel, Health Department And Others Support HIV And STD Screenings To All Patients From Harlem To Hollis

The Health Department today announced expanded services for its STD clinics, which will offer screening for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases to any patient. Continue reading

Don’t Gimme Shelter: East Harlem’s Righteous Anger

Harlem World Magazine supports NYPost board on this issue: In an article by NYPost reports that we don’t blame East Harlemites in the least for being up in arms over City Hall’s move to drop another homeless shelter on their neighborhood.Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Details Mental Health Crisis From Harlem to Hollis

The de Blasio Administration today released a white paper detailing the size and scope of the mental health crisis in New York City.Continue reading

de Blasio Announces $16 Bil In Minority Biz Awards

Mayor de Blasio and M/WBE Director Maya Wiley today announced that from Harlem to Hollis were awarded $1,618,103,913 – over $1.6 billion – in contracts to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in Fiscal Year 2015.