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Mayor de Blasio Appoints Dr. Raul Perea-Henze As Deputy Mayor For Health And Human Services
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today the appointment of Dr. Raul Perea-Henze as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. Continue Reading →
The Strange Story Of George Washington’s Dentures In Harlem
One of the biggest myths that’s persisted about George Washington over the years (other than that he chopped down a cherry tree and never told a lie) is that he had wooden teeth. Continue Reading →
Harry Potter Fans, There Are Hogwarts In Harlem
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released in the United Kingdom exactly 20 years ago today, which is sort of scary. Continue Reading →
No Surprise, Loss Of Affordable Housing Affect Residents’ Health In East Harlem
A new study released this week says that the loss of affordable housing in East Harlem can have negative affects on the health of neighborhood residents. Continue Reading →
Health Department Awards $225k For East Harlem Community Projects
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 11, the New York City Health Department, in partnership with New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) and Mount Sinai Hospital, will award $225,000 to 9 community-based organizations. Continue Reading →
The Harlem-Based Order Of Black Nuns Turns 100
The Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, Inc. (FHM), one of only three orders of Black nuns in the United States, was preparing to phase out in 2014.
