Statement from Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez:
I would like to thank Melinda Hunt from the Hart Island Project for being here today. She has testified and stood firmly supporting these bills for years. Continue Reading →
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Health Department First Report On Health Disparities Among Asians From Harlem To Hollis
The Health Department today released an Epi Data Brief examining, for the first time, health disparities among Asian New Yorkers. Approximately 1.2 million people who identify as Asian live in New York City; the population has increased by 53 percent since 2000. Continue Reading →
NYC Becomes First To Offer ASL Direct To Deaf And For Hard Of Hearing From Harlem To Hollis
Today, the de Blasio administration announced that New Yorkers who primarily communicate via American Sign Language can now obtain City services faster and more efficiently through the use of ASL Direct, becoming the first city in the nation to offer the service. Continue Reading →
Council Vote To Improve Access To Resources To Help Families From Harlem To Hollis
Today, the Council will vote on bills implementing reporting requirements and improving access to resources to help prevent bullying, including requiring the Department of Education to post contact information for each school. Continue Reading →
Mayor Announces Changes To Laundry License Application Requirements From Harem To Hollis
Mayor de Blasio announced changes to the City’s laundry licensing requirements today in response to industry concerns. Continue Reading →
Harlem Immigrants And Others Honored On Independence Day
The Lower Manhattan Historical Association is celebrating Independence Day by honoring four immigrants who have made outstanding contributions to their city and country from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
Chancellor Fariña Announced New Initiatives To Increase Diversity In Schools
Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced six new initiatives aimed at increasing access and boosting diversity at New York City’s specialized high schools from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →