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“Disbanding” NYPD From Harlem To Hollis Gets City Speaker Corey Johnson’s Backing

New York City should "follow the lead" of Minneapolis, which recently disbanded its police force, mayoral candidate and Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Tuesday.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Introduces Bill To Hold Law Enforcement Officers Accountable

Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat announced legislation today to hold law enforcement officers accountable for violations of rights and liberties guaranteed to all persons under the U.S. Constitution.Continue reading

CVS Closes Stores In 20 States Following Protests

In the wake of protests stemming from the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, CVS has opted to temporarily close some stores across 20 states in an effort to protect employees and customers.Continue reading

Gale Brewer’s COVID Update

It's Monday, June 1, 2020. At press time, TheCity.nyc’s COVID-19 tracker shows Manhattan has 25,056 confirmed cases and 2,913 deaths; New York City as a whole has 200,547 cases and 21,569 deaths.Continue reading

Nurses Speak Out About Institutional Racism

On May 30, 2020, the Board of Directors of the New York State Nurses Association met to discuss the horrific killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Continue reading

Target Closes Stores From Harlem To Hollywood After Killing Of George Floyd Protests

The Target store is temporarily closing 175 stores in 13 states, the company announced Saturday evening.Continue reading

National Chicken Wing Day How To Get Cheap Wings, And More In Harlem

Ready the wet wipes for National Chicken Wing Day 2016. The annual celebration of the cut of poultry devoured in bars and restaurants across the country falls on Friday this year establishments like Buffalo Wild Wings in Harlem are serving up deals on chicken wings to mark the holiday in Harlem. Continue reading