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Attorney General Letitia James Supports President Biden’s Action On Predatory Lending

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit challenging a rule adopted during the last days of the Trump Administration that opened the door to predatory lending. Continue reading

Attorney General James Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts To End Title X “Gag Rule”

New York Attorney General Letitia James today applauded the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to end the Trump Administration’s discriminatory Title X “gag rule.”Continue reading

With The Falling Death Rate, The Finger-Pointing Begins And More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally from Harlem to Hollywood as compiled by Johns Hopkins University.Continue reading

Harlem’s Adriano Espaillat’s Standing Up For Our Children, Fighting For Our Families

2020 was a rough year for our nation, and in particular, for our children. Continue reading

Mayor Bill de Blasio Calls On Trump Administration To Begin Transition Pronto

November 22, 2020 Mayor Bill de Blasio today issued a letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA),Continue reading

Senator Hoylman Hails New Protections For LGBTQ Veterans Under “Restoration Of Honor Act”

On Veterans Day, Senator Brad Hoylman commemorated the implementation of the Restoration of Honor Act (S.45B/A.8097), his bill with Assembly Member Didi Barrett.Continue reading

City Of NY Joins Lawsuit Stopping Trump From Dismantling The U.S. Postal Service And November Election

The City of New York today joined a coalition of states and cities from across the country in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the United States Postal Service (USPS).Continue reading

Harlem Congressional Member Espaillat Asks NY AG To Investigate USPS Delays

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Congressmember is asking New York's Attorney General to investigate recent changes at the U.S. Postal Service.Continue reading

VICTORY! SCOTUS Declares Trump’s Termination Of DACA Illegal

In a 5-4 majority opinion the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program violated the Administrative Procedure Act and was, thus, unlawful.Continue reading

The COVID Crisis: Our Government Is Failing Latinos From Harlem To Hollywood

As Governor Cuomo stated in today's press conference Latinos in NYC have tested positive for the Coronavirus two times the rate for African American's reports Harlem World Magazine.Continue reading

The COVID Crisis: NYC Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court To Reconsider Halting Public Charge Rule

New York City today joined a coalition of three states in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the question of whether to halt implementation of the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule.Continue reading

Senator Brad Hoylman Responds To FDA Rule Limiting Gay Men’s Ability To Donate Blood

Today, the FDA announced plans to loosen restrictions on gay men who are interested in donating blood. Senator Brad Hoylman issued the following statement in response:Continue reading

Senator Brad Hoylman On Policy Change Allowing Trans Youth To Change Gender Marker On Birth Certificates

Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) released the following statement today in response to Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement.Continue reading

Harlem Resident Roger Stone Prosecutor Resigns After DOJ Moon Walks On Sentencing

Harlem resident Roger Stone prosecutor resigns from the case after DOJ backpedals on the sentencing recommendation from the Trump administration.Continue reading

Signature Petition Drive Asking President Trump & HUD To End Aid Blockage To PR

Power4PuertoRico, a national coalition of organizations and leaders who advocate for the rebuilding of Puerto Rico and support for displaced families following the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria.Continue reading