NY Daily News reports that a Manhattan Federal Court judge went soft on a former CEO who diverted funds from his Harlem nonprofit to pay for his photography obsession because he had led an upstanding life before he broke bad in his golden years.
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Harlem Nonprofit CEO Allegedly Stole Nearly $1M
NY Daily News reports that the former CEO of a housing nonprofit diverted nearly $1 million in federal funds meant for HIV/AIDS patients to cover personal expenses — putting them at risk of eviction, officials said. Continue Reading →
Lights Of Hope Treelighting In Harlem
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, the Jackie Robinson Park Conservancy, Inc., Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI), and the City of New York (NYC) Department of Parks & Recreation united to present the 18th Annual Lights of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Jackie Robinson Park and Recreation Center.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner at SWEET MAMA’S In Harlem
On Thursday, November 26th Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) will co-host the 2nd ANNUAL HCCI/Sweet Mama’s Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway to feed needy families in Harlem. Continue Reading →
HCCI’s Harlem Revive! A Day Of Unity And Empowerment
Harlemites descended on the Bradhurst neighborhood’s Jackie Robinson Park Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1st to participate in Harlem Revive!: A Community Day of Unity. Presented by Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) this community affair was designed to offer a social, emotional, spiritual and financial health revival for Harlem community residents. Continue Reading →Sign Up for the Harlem World Newsletter