Mayor Adams Appoints Laurie Cumbo As Department Of Cultural Affairs Commissioner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Laurie Cumbo as commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA).Continue reading
NYC Council Approves Closing Of Rikers Island
Today, the New York City Council approved the closing of Rikers Island, and the construction of four borough-based facilities throughout the city.Continue reading
Harlem’s HEAF And Others Announce College Decision Day At The Apollo Theater
On Thursday, May 10th, Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) and 20 nonprofit college access organizations will gather for the 6th Annual College Decision Day.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio And Deputy Mayor Glen Statement On Approval Of East Harlem And Other Developments
“As we work to make this city more equitable, we are building and preserving affordable housing at a record pace. Continue reading
HW Pick: Access To Credit & Capital For Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises Town Hall Forum
Hosted by The Black Institute with The Black Latino and Asian Caucus
Town Hall Forum to discuss access to credit and capital for minority and women owned business enterprises.Continue reading
TBI, BLAC & Women’s Caucus Drive Passage Of MWBE Bill Package
On Wednesday, September 14th members of the City Council’s Women’s Caucus, Public Advocate Tish James, along with Council Members Laurie Cumbo, Helen Rosenthal and Elizabeth Crowley, gathered support from their colleagues to pass a package of bills dedicated to supporting the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) of New York City.
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Women’s Caucus Thanks Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito And More
After hearing from nearly 100 nonprofit providers of services for women and children in need, the Women's Caucus of the New York City Council successfully secured nearly $1 million for day-to-day programming and over $3 million for brick and mortar building renovations. Continue reading
NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Honors Harlem Trailblazer And Others
On Thursday, February 25, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer hosted his annual Trailblazers event in honor of African-American History Month at Medgar Evers College in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Continue reading
Souleo: Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Is Headed To Philly (radio)
The walls at Rush Arts Galleries are expanding beyond New York City and into Philadelphia, PA. The news was delivered during the fourth annual Gold Rush Awards held this past Saturday at Littlefield in Brooklyn, NY. Continue reading
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation 2015 Gold Rush Awards
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is proud to announce the 2015 Gold Rush Awards. Taking place on Saturday, October 24th at the venue Littlefield in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, this is the fourth annual night dedicated to celebrating cutting-edge art, music, fashion and culture. Continue reading
Speaker Mark-Viverito Announce $6.6 Mill To Support Domestic Violence Survivors
In honor of NYC Go Purple Day and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Women’s Issues Committee Chair Laurie Cumbo announced $6.6 million in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget for support services for survivors of domestic violence.Continue reading
Harlem City Council’s Melissa Mark-Viverito And Others Announce NYC Young Women’s Initiative
Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras ,Women’s Issues Committee Chair Laurie Cumbo, and Women’s Caucus Co-Chairs Elizabeth Crowley and Darlene Mealy announced the creation of the New York City Council’s Young Women’s Initiative. Continue reading
Harlem Group To Receive $750,000 Grant from UMEZ
The Caribbean Culture Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is slated to receive grant funding of $750,000 over the next three years from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone for capacity building as the organization works towards their move to a new home in a renovated firehouse located at 120 East 125 Street in Harlem. Continue reading
