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by: Jaritza Taveras | 5/27/2010
Courtesy of Joan Vollero

Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer joined Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Assemblymember Powell, Councilmember Mark-Viverito and community based organizations in East Harlem at a peace march to raise awareness about the rise in violence that takes place in the community, most recently noted by the three May 26th stabbings.

by: Pavan N Trivedi | 5/24/2010


Photo Courtesy of Carmen Boon

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, along with Buyers and Renters United to Save Harlem (BRUSH) held an NYC Pinnacle Tenants Class Action Forum on Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Oberia Dempsey Center Auditorium.

by: Amy D. Smith | 5/21/2010

Photo Courtesy of Hillary Nemchik

 

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Last night, Borough President Scott Stringer hosted the “APA Public Service Awareness Forum and Community Justice Awards Ceremony” to honor the progress made by MinKwon Center for Community Action and the Museum of Chinese in America.

by: Amy D Smith | 5/21/2010

Photo Courtesy of NYC DOE

Following a groundbreaking ceremony for new, modern facilities which will house two East Side public schools, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer congratulated Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and the Department of Education on their success in expanding the public school system during tight financial times.


Photo Courtesy of Pavan N Trivedi

In response to racist comments made by Tea Party Express Chairman Mark Williams, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, along with Comptroller John Liu, State Senator Daniel Squadron, City Councilmembers Margaret Chin and Robert Jackson, and community and religious leaders held a press conference today to denounce the leader’s harsh words. 

by: Pavan N Trivedi | 5/18/2010
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Buyers and Renters United to Save Harlem (BRUSH) are holding an NYC Pinnacle Tenants Class Action Forum this Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Oberia Dempsey Center Auditorium.
by: Pavan N Trivedi | 5/17/2010


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William Alatriste

Just in time for the summer, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer along with Governor David Patterson, New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Senator Tom Duane, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, members of the Hudson River Trust,  and excited West Siders celebrated the opening of Pier 62 and Pier 63, which joined Pier 64 to collectively form an over 9 acre green space in the Chelsea area at Hudson River Park.

by: Amy D Smith | 5/12/2010

Photo courtesy of Joan Vollero

Happy 100th Birthday to the Madison Avenue Bridge! On May 12, Manhattan Borough President Stringer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz met mid-span to celebrate this historic centennial celebration.

by: Pavan N Trivedi | 5/12/2010
Photo Courtesy of  Joan Vollero

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, joined by the Buyers and Renters United to Save Harlem (BRUSH), and several West Harlem tenants (who in 2007, filed a lawsuit against the Pinnacle Group LLC and its chief executive Joel Wiener), to announce that a “Class Action Classroom” will be held for current and former Pinnacle tenants from across the 5 boroughs on May 23rd.

by: Pavan N Trivedi | 5/11/2010

 


Photo Courtesy of Jaritza Taveras

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer took to the streets of Northern Manhattan today along with Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Robert Walsh, representatives from the Sanitation and Transportation Departments, and several business and property owners to shed light on concerns relating to the Washington heights Business Improvement District (BID).

 
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