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Bloomberg, Soros And The City Announcement Intiative For Young Black And Latino Men

“…giving a young man a job has a ripple effect, helping families and ultimately stabilizing communities…”Chris Watler, project director, Harlem Community Justice Center

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s announcement of a $127 million project to help young black and Latino men was met with praise, but also some criticism over its funding on Thursday.

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Harlem City Councilman Opposes Black

The head of the City Council’s education committee and a vocal critic of mayoral control is now speaking out against the mayor’s choice of Cathleen P. Black to oversee New York City schools. Continue reading

Sparks Fly At Term-Extenions Hearing

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo is the first to testify, urging the City Council to get rid of term limits of any kind; draws ire of Councilman Charles Barron.

The public hearing on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed term-limits extension got off to a fiery start Thursday as former Gov. Mario Cuomo tangled with extension opponent Charles Barron, a Brooklyn councilman. Continue reading

World of Harlem 2007 Year in Review

January
Eliot Spitzer took office as governor, along with David Patterson, who became lieutenant governor. Carnival master Carlos Lezama dies at 83. Continue reading