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$53 Million Investment In NYC Cultural Institutions Totals Record High $254 Million In Budget (Jul 10, 2024)
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Plans to Improve Public Safety in Midtown (Jul 5, 2024)
Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Invest Over $22 Million in NYC Cultural Organizations (Apr 22, 2024)
$53 Million Investment In NYC Cultural Institutions Totals Record High $254 Million In Budget (Jul 10, 2024)
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Plans to Improve Public Safety in Midtown (Jul 5, 2024)
Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Invest Over $22 Million in NYC Cultural Organizations (Apr 22, 2024)
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$53 Million Investment In NYC Cultural Institutions Totals Record High $254 Million In Budget
Mayor Adams has announced a $53 million investment in New York City's cultural institutions, bringing the total budget to a record $254 million to support over 1,000 cultural nonprofits citywide.
Mayor Adams has announced a $53 million investment in New York City's cultural institutions, bringing the total budget to a record $254 million to support over 1,000 cultural nonprofits citywide.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Announces Plans to Improve Public Safety in Midtown
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. will launch the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, a new interagency quality of life improvement hub that brings together law enforcement, elected officials, and community and business leaders to address public safety and quality of life issues in Midtown Manhattan.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. will launch the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, a new interagency quality of life improvement hub that brings together law enforcement, elected officials, and community and business leaders to address public safety and quality of life issues in Midtown Manhattan.
Mayor Adams Announces Plan to Invest Over $22 Million in NYC Cultural Organizations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that the city will make multiple investments in New York City’s cultural sector by allocating more than $22 million over the next three fiscal years for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) as part of the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that the city will make multiple investments in New York City’s cultural sector by allocating more than $22 million over the next three fiscal years for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) as part of the city’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget.
National Black Theatre, Ray and LMXD Celebrate the Topping Out of NBT's New Home
National Black Theatre (NBT), Ray and LMXD have announced the topping out of National Black Theatre and Ray Harlem, a 21-story arts and culture hub located at 2031 Fifth Avenue. Learn more about the new building here!
National Black Theatre (NBT), Ray and LMXD have announced the topping out of National Black Theatre and Ray Harlem, a 21-story arts and culture hub located at 2031 Fifth Avenue. Learn more about the new building here!
Phipps Neighborhoods Launches Paid Digital Access Fellowship
Phipps Neighborhoods has launched a community fellowship opportunity in partnership with the Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity's Service Design Studio and the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.
Phipps Neighborhoods has launched a community fellowship opportunity in partnership with the Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity's Service Design Studio and the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.
5th Annual Elly Awards to Honor Tina Brown & Emily Rafferty, 6/22
The Women's Forum of New York will present The 5th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 22nd at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.
The Women's Forum of New York will present The 5th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum on Monday, June 22nd at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.
Photo Flash: United Way of NYC Honors Andrea Jung, Hayley Boesky
Hosted by Tracie Strahan, Emmy Award-winning reporter for NBC 4 New York, this year's event honored Hayley Boesky, Vice Chairman of Global Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America. The event featured an inspirational conversation between Strahan and the honorees on the collective power of women and the challenges and triumphs of their corporate careers. Sheena Wright, President and CEO of United Way of New York City, Monique Nelson, CEO of UniWorld Group, Tory Burch, fashion designer and CEO of Tory Burch LLC, Lori Silverbush, filmmaker and hunger relief advocate, Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, and Marianne Collins, Chief Revenue Officer of SourceMedia, were also in attendance.
Hosted by Tracie Strahan, Emmy Award-winning reporter for NBC 4 New York, this year's event honored Hayley Boesky, Vice Chairman of Global Markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America. The event featured an inspirational conversation between Strahan and the honorees on the collective power of women and the challenges and triumphs of their corporate careers. Sheena Wright, President and CEO of United Way of New York City, Monique Nelson, CEO of UniWorld Group, Tory Burch, fashion designer and CEO of Tory Burch LLC, Lori Silverbush, filmmaker and hunger relief advocate, Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, and Marianne Collins, Chief Revenue Officer of SourceMedia, were also in attendance.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presents REVELATIONS CELEBRATION ON THE PLAZA WORKSHOP, 6/11
Revelations Celebration on the Plaza Workshop: Participants of all ages will be given a rare opportunity to take part in a grand dance workshop celebrating Alvin Ailey's signature American masterpiece,Revelations. Ailey master teacher and former Company member Nasha Thomas-Schmitt will teach movements from three distinctive sections of Revelations: “I've Been 'Buked,” “Wade in the Water,” and “Rocka My Soul.” Live music with a drummer and singers will be featured at the event.
Revelations Celebration on the Plaza Workshop: Participants of all ages will be given a rare opportunity to take part in a grand dance workshop celebrating Alvin Ailey's signature American masterpiece,Revelations. Ailey master teacher and former Company member Nasha Thomas-Schmitt will teach movements from three distinctive sections of Revelations: “I've Been 'Buked,” “Wade in the Water,” and “Rocka My Soul.” Live music with a drummer and singers will be featured at the event.
Urban Stages Hosts 26th Annual Benefit Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance 5/24
Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM.
Following the extended run of their hit musical Langston in Harlem, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, founder/artistic director and Lauren Schmiedel, managing director) is proud to announce their annual benefit gala, entitle Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance Then and Now on May 24th at the Boathouse in Central Park from 6:30PM to 11PM.
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