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Candidates Unload On NYPD Stop And Frisk

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Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and Comptroller John Liu, both Democrats, took the stage at a packed Riverside Church — and took turns at bashing Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly over the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk tactics. Continue reading

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City Council Ok’s NYC Paid Sick Leave Legislation

NYC City Council Speaker And Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Discusses Paid Sick Leave Legislation

The bill contains a reverse trigger. If the economy worsens the bill will be delayed until the economy gets better.

More than 1 million workers in New York City will now get paid sick leave. The City Council passed a bill Wednesday over the strong objections of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who fears it could hurt small businesses. Continue reading

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2013 State of Women in Business

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Residents Call on NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn to Maintain the Integrity of East Harlem

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East Harlem Preservation reports that the community uproar over the NYC Districting Commission’s latest changes to District 8 has taken a new turn as local residents are now directing their anger at Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who holds great influence on how the lines are ultimately drawn. Continue reading

Pols, tenants battle to keep rents affordable

Hundreds of upper Manhattan tenants could be in danger of losing their homes if the Texas-based venture capital firm that now controls 10 buildings moves ahead with their sale as planned. Continue reading

City to renovate more space in historic La Marqueta

Small businesses that manufacture food products will have a spanking new space to cook up their magic in the historic La Marqueta on Park Ave., in East Harlem. Continue reading

A Frederick E. Samuel Community Democratic Club of Harlem 2011 Holiday

Photo above is from the 41 old year old Club serves as a volunteer base in political campaigns.  During the year, the Club host numerous special events and activities including an Annual Legends Award, health fairs, Members Appreciation Day, Community Holiday Celebration, Legal Clinic, etc. Continue reading

Site Helps Harlemites Get Facts About Bedbugs

In the latest round in the Big Apple’s battle against bedbugs, on Tuesday the city launched Bed Bug Portal, a website to help Harlemites coping with the pests. The site will provide information on how to recognize the bloodsucking insects, prevent infestations, select an extermination company and treat the problem. It will also include bedbug facts and tips about donating or buying used items, such as furniture or apparel. Continue reading

NYC Council Passes Budget

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The New York City Council has passed a budget for the coming fiscal year, which begins Thursday, July 1.

Lawmakers approved the $63 billion budget Tuesday evening. It includes about $1 billion in cuts, including slashes to jobs and services. The spending plan does some jobs and fire companies that had been on the chopping block. Continue reading