NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix led a coalition of 15 cities and counties from across the nation in joining a legal fight.
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Harlem’s Shaila’s Mother’s Day Spa Party To Benefit Survivors Of Domestic Violence
Saturday, May 6th, 2023, New York’s Sweetheart, Media Personality, Shaila hosts her “Mother’s Day Spa Party '' to benefit survivors of domestic violence.
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Senate Majority Strengthens Protections For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse And Domestic Violence
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation to support survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence by strengthening protections for victims in New York State. Continue reading
Senate Majority To Advance Legislation To Combat Domestic Violence And Human Trafficking
The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to support survivors of domestic violence and combat human trafficking in New York State.Continue reading
How Does Domestic Violence Affect A Divorce Case?
There are many reasons why a married couple may decide to file for divorce, yet one of the more serious is due to one of the partners suffering from some form of domestic violence.Continue reading
Electeds Protects Victims Of Domestic Violence And Sex Crimes From Harlem To The Hudson
The Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation today that will assist victims of domestic violence and sex crimes.Continue reading
Council Passes Legislation Mandating Long-Term Tracking Of City’s Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts
Today the City Council unanimously passed Council Member Helen Rosenthal's legislation mandating long-term, detailed reporting from the City on domestic violence across the five boroughs, and how the City is addressing the needs of survivors.Continue reading
Uptown Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa On Tragic Death Of Yuberkis Paulino
A man allegedly stabbed his former girlfriend to death on Tuesday before stabbing himself and leaping to his death from her sixth-floor apartment in Washington Heights, New York.Continue reading
D. A. Vance Invests In Domestic Violence Intervention Program From Harlem To Houston
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the award of a $1.475 million grant to Urban Resource Institute (URI), a leading provider of domestic violence programs and services in New York City, to plan and implement an abusive partner intervention program (APIP) from Harlem To Houston. Continue reading
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018, so if you or someone you know has been a victim of family or partner violence, please call our hotline at 212.335.4308. Continue reading
First Lady McCray Announces Groundbreaking Initiative To Intervene In Domestic Violence
Today, First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Interrupting Violence At Home, a groundbreaking citywide effort to address domestic violence through services, training, and intervention for abusive partners who are not involved in the criminal justice system.Continue reading
First Lady McCray Announces Expansion Of Mental Health Services For Domestic Violence Survivors
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Commissioner Cecile Noel of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the expansion of Mental Health Teams at all five of the City's Family Justice Centers, with one in each borough.Continue reading
Women’s Caucus Leads Citywide Day Of Action To Raise Domestic Violence Uptown And Around Town
On Thursday, October 19, 2017 8 AM – 9 AM, but times will vary. New York City is opening a Hurricane Service Center to assist residents of Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who are relocating to New York City for short-term or long-term stays following the recent hurricanes. Continue reading
Harlem Woman Who Kills Boyfriend With Hot Oil Gets Prison Time
A Harlem woman who burned and stabbed her boyfriend to near-death following a domestic argument will face nearly two decades in state prison, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced Tuesday.Continue reading
Harlem Woman Gets Prison For Trying To Murder Boyfriend With Hot Oil
NY Post reports that a Harlem woman was sentenced Tuesday to 16 years in prison for trying to murder her boyfriend with scalding hot oil and a knife after a quarrel, authorities said.Continue reading
