Harlem

Harlem Standard Launches Two New Whiskeys

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Harlem Standard Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a proprietary high-rye, 4-grain blend.

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  • Harlem Standard Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a proprietary high-rye, 4-grain blend.
  • Having gained popularity in the competitive city of Manhattan, Harlem Standard can also be found locally in venerable retailers like Sherry-Lehmann, Acker Wines, Harlem Vintage, and select locations in Nashville, Tampa, and now the greater New Jersey area.
  • Like Harlem itself, Harlem Standard is in a constant state of growth and evolution.
  • A portion of the proceeds from every bottle of Harlem Standard whiskey benefits the Jazz Foundation of America's COVID-19 Musicians' Emergency Fund.

New York’s Iconic 116th Street Festival will Celebrate its 36th Anniversary with a Major Virtual Show on July 10

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Monday, June 7, 2021

recap video here ) and Altsimo Live, which was aPRWeek 2021 finalist for the Best Multicultural Marketing Campaign of the Year.

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  • recap video here ) and Altsimo Live, which was aPRWeek 2021 finalist for the Best Multicultural Marketing Campaign of the Year.
  • As part of the 116th Street Festivals annual social good focus, organizers will soon announce a local non-profit that will be showcased during the event.
  • The 116th Street Festival has become a major part of East Harlems cultural experience thanks in part to Abrazo Fraternal del Barrio Fdn President David Acosta and V.P.
  • In 2020, with the Covid-19 pandemic cancelling many of major Latino events, Ralph pivoted to co-produce the 116 Street Festival and Calle Ocho Festivals as major live streams reaching millions of viewers.

Silver Dollar City Nominated #1 Amusement Park in the Land!

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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  • BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
  • "There are plenty of reasons to visit Silver Dollar City this summer," said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions.
  • Also, premiering a new show created exclusively for Silver Dollar City, The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are setting up to present new tricks and new skills in The Harlem Globetrotters Skills Showcase.
  • "This nomination highlights the world-class offerings of Silver Dollar City," concluded Thomas, as the park was chosen as a nominee by a national panel of amusement & theme park experts of USA TODAY 10Best editors and additional influencers from around the country.

Adam Doyno, Executive Director at CUNY SPH Foundation, Named to NYNMedia Nonprofit 40 Under 40

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Adam Doyno, Executive Director of the CUNY SPH Foundation and Director of Development for the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, has been named to NYNMedia Nonprofit 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.\nDoyno was celebrated as a nonprofit leader at the Nonprofit 40 Under 40 Virtual Reception taking place on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Adam Doyno, Executive Director of the CUNY SPH Foundation and Director of Development for the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, has been named to NYNMedia Nonprofit 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.\nDoyno was celebrated as a nonprofit leader at the Nonprofit 40 Under 40 Virtual Reception taking place on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
  • "Adam designed the Foundation to deliver on our shared vision for social justice and improved health outcomes for all.
  • His leadership and partnership have placed us on a growth trajectory to improve public health through innovations in workforce preparedness, new domains of study and food security for CUNY SPH students and their communities.
  • Located in Harlem, CUNY SPH is the top-ranked public school of public health in New York City, New York State, and the tristate region.

Opportunity Zone Ecosystem to Create and Grow Technology Companies in Harlem

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

We plan to build companies that bring revolutionary technologies to the Harlem community and, in turn, create hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs for Harlemites.

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  • We plan to build companies that bring revolutionary technologies to the Harlem community and, in turn, create hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs for Harlemites.
  • "This new innovation ecosystem addresses a significant gap in the Opportunity Zone market," said Gregory Campbell, Co-Chair of the Opportunity Zone Committee of The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, a leading supporter of the WHIN initiative.
  • "\nThe WHIN ecosystem will look to create and nurture high-impact companies by combining the Opportunity Zone Program tools with a strong local brain trust, a trained Harlem workforce, world-class scientists and technology experts, community-based organizations, and world-class research institutions in Harlem.
  • "The West Harlem Innovation Network will help launch companies working to solve the world\'s most difficult health challenges, potentially helping millions of people around the world.

CUNY Graduate School of Public Health Launches Sweeping Vaccine Research and Literacy Campaign

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

b'NEW YORK, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a race to transform the vaccine-hesitant into adopters in New York City and surrounding counties as Covid-19 variants rise, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) has announced the New York State Vaccine Education and Adoption Project.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a race to transform the vaccine-hesitant into adopters in New York City and surrounding counties as Covid-19 variants rise, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) has announced the New York State Vaccine Education and Adoption Project.
  • "Hesitancy due to misinformation, bias or other causes should not prevent our city and the surrounding region from overcoming this crisis.
  • "CUNY SPH and the CONVINCE USA Initiative have a strong track record of surveying New Yorkers throughout the pandemic.
  • Support from these three funders will allow us to advance vaccine literacy that ultimately will help support the vaccination efforts in the city and state.

CUNY SPH to be honored with ASPPH Award for Outstanding Community Service

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Friday, March 12, 2021

NEW YORK, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --At its 2021 Annual Meeting this month, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) will present the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) with the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --At its 2021 Annual Meeting this month, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) will present the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) with the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service.
  • Community engagement is integral to CUNY SPH's vision of promoting health and social justice in New York City and across the globe through innovation and excellence in education, research, and service in public health.
  • We embrace a multifaceted concept of "community" that includes half a million CUNY students at its center, exceeding a million when including the students families and close social circle.
  • "We are delighted and humbled by the news of this award," said CUNY SPH Dean Ayman El-Mohandes.

Harlem-based, After-School Youth Program, Hit the Books Launches Debut 5,000 Square Foot State of the Art Gym and Learning Facility

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Monday, January 4, 2021

The after-school program takes place weekdays from 2:30 - 6pm at its flagship state of the art, 5,000 square foot facility located at 340 Saint Nicholas Avenue.

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  • The after-school program takes place weekdays from 2:30 - 6pm at its flagship state of the art, 5,000 square foot facility located at 340 Saint Nicholas Avenue.
  • The students participating in the program come from a diverse array of public and charter schools in the area.
  • While inequality has always been a problem, programs like Hit the Books are more important now than ever.
  • The program brings additional educational resources to youth in Harlem to combat the learning loss and food insecurity that disadvantaged students are facing.

Uber Eats Partners With Urban Umbrella, WXY, EatOkra, and Harlem Park to Park To Unveil New Outdoor Art and Dining Corridor in Harlem

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Nikoa Evans, executive director of Harlem Park to Park, added: Harlem Park to Park represents over 250 small businesses in the community, at least 50 percent of them being black-owned restaurants.

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  • Nikoa Evans, executive director of Harlem Park to Park, added: Harlem Park to Park represents over 250 small businesses in the community, at least 50 percent of them being black-owned restaurants.
  • WXY adapted Urban Umbrellas flagship modular product, the first revolutionary, cross-bracing-free sidewalk shed product on the market to create the outdoor structures.
  • The Uber Eats project will mark the 10th project Urban Umbrella has done to accommodate COVID-19 related protocols.
  • The membership of Harlem Park to Park is comprised of premiere businesses located within the geographic area of Central Park North to 145th Street and Morningside Park to Marcus Garvey Park.

New Yorkers believe pandemic will persist, but express hope in wake of Presidential election, latest CUNY poll finds

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

However, the presidential election appears to have triggered an optimism among New Yorkers: more than half (55%) feel "more hopeful" about the country's economic recovery (55%) and the government's ability to control the pandemic (58%).

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  • However, the presidential election appears to have triggered an optimism among New Yorkers: more than half (55%) feel "more hopeful" about the country's economic recovery (55%) and the government's ability to control the pandemic (58%).
  • These are key findings from a survey of public perceptions and experiences in NYC during the COVID-19 pandemic conducted by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy (CUNY SPH).
  • The same panel of respondents were surveyed at the end of September and will be surveyed once more in January 2021.
  • Additional survey results are at https://sph.cuny.edu/research/covid-19-tracking-survey/november and JHC Impact, an initiative of the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives.