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Mayor Adams, Administration Officials Celebrate Passage Of NYCHA Public Housing Trust In Albany

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated the state Legislature’s passage of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Public Housing Preservation Trust legislation, A7805D/S9409A.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: First Woman Of Color Ownership Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At The Polo Grounds Laundromat Opening

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Harlem residents, elected officials, and community leaders celebrated a new first!Continue reading

NYCEDC, DCAS, And NYCHA Announce Operator For Proptech Piloting Program

At the worldwide Propel by MIPIM Conference, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President.Continue reading

The Summer Youth Employment Program Return With Paid Jobs And Projects Based Experiences

Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Bill Chong today announced the return of the six-week Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).Continue reading

Get The Lead Out, Health Department Releases Lead Report For Four Quarters Of 2020

The Health Department today released the latest Childhood Blood Lead Level Surveillance Quarterly Report (PDF) covering all four quarters of 2020, from January through December.Continue reading

NYC Urges New Yorkers To Take Steps To Prevent Window Falls From Harlem To Hawaii

As temperatures rise and windows are opened, the Health Department, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), Continue reading

NYC Adopts New Zoning Rule Protect Coastal Areas From Climate Change

Following a City Council vote, Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that a major package of zoning rules will now help to protect homes and businesses in New York City’s vast floodplain from climate change.

Recovery For All Of Us: NYC Announces Free And Low Cost Broadband Access At NYCHA

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new internet connectivity options to residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and to create a shift in the local broadband market.Continue reading

NYC Announce Extension Of Free Internet From Harlem To Hollis For Older Adults In NYCHA

Following last spring’s delivery of 10,000 internet-enabled tablets to older adults living alone in 288 NYCHA housing developments across all five boroughs.Continue reading

NYC Announces Small Business Economic Support Programs From Harlem To Hollis

Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Jonnel Doris announced that over $155 million will be allocated for small businesses.Continue reading

It’s Time For You To Act For A Part-Time Short-Term With This WE ACT Election Campaign Opportunity

Christopher Casey, Director of Voter Engagement at WE ACT in Harlem, sent us an e-mail asking are you angered by ongoing environmental racism?Continue reading

Uptowns Jackson And Others In NYC Opening New Vaccine Site With Google And Hudson Guild

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the City will open a new vaccination site at the Fulton Community Center in Chelsea, Manhattan.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio And Others Call On The State To Pass Community Hiring Legislation

Mayor Bill de Blasio, labor unions, industry leaders, and advocates today called on the State Legislature to pass Community Hiring legislation that will affect communities from Harlem to Hollis.Continue reading

Manhattan B.P. Gale A. Brewer Opens Community Board Applications For 2021

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer’s office is accepting applications for membership on Manhattan’s 12 Community Boards and encourages all eligible New Yorkers living,Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio Outlines Equity Plan And Lanches Vaccine Command Center

Today Mayor de Blasio and the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity outlined the City’s Vaccine Equity Plan and launched the vaccine command center. Continue reading