By Dr. Mercola
It was a sad day in October 2015 when researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) announced they had detected plastic litter on the surface of Arctic waters. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Rafael Espinal
New York City To Enforce New, Expand Calorie Labeling Rule
Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett announced announced that the City will being enforcing updated calorie labeling rules today. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces New Legal Framework Of Pedal Assist Bicycles From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that DOT will begin the rule-making process to clarify that pedal-assist bicycles are legal to operate in New York City. Continue Reading →
De Blasio Administration Announces New Measures To Expedite NYCHA Hearing System
The de Blasio Administration today announced measures to expedite major heating upgrades at public housing by 8 to 20 months, depending on the size of the project. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Ariel Palitz As The First Ever Queen Of NYC Nightlife From Harlem To Hollis
Today, Mayor de Blasio announced that Ariel Palitz, a lifelong New Yorker and nightlife professional, will be New York City’s first ever Senior Executive Director of the Office of Nightlife. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio Announces Citywide Guidance And NYPD Assistance With Federal Immigration Enforcement
The de Blasio Administration today announced the issuance of citywide guidance and new NYPD protocols to clarify and institutionalize the City’s policy that it will not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities, and will only coordinate in limited circumstances, including where there is a public safety risk. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Others Announce First In The Nation Divest From Fossil Fuel
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and other trustees of the City’s $189 Billion pension funds today announced a goal to divest City funds from fossil fuel reserve owners within five years, which would make New York City the first major US pension plan to do so. Continue Reading →
Uptown’s Rodriguez Press Conference Announcing Council Oversight Hearing On The L Train
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the Council Committee on Transportation, Council Members Rafael Espinal and Antonio Reynoso joined by Rebecca Bailin, Campaign Manager for Riders Alliance, Joseph Catrufo, …. 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 de Blasio Signs Legislation To Repeal Cabaret Law From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed a historic piece of legislation into law which will repeal the 91 year-old Cabaret Law. 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 →
NYC Votes To Repeal 91-year-old Law Banning Dancing In Bars From Harlem To Hollis
Cut loose! New York City lawmakers voted Tuesday to legalize dancing in bars, repealing a 91-year-old law that banned boogieing at most city nightspots. Continue Reading →