East Harlem Business Attraction Program
At a Glance:
– $25,000 grants for selected businesses opening new locations in East Harle
– Grantees also receive commercial lease assistance and access to marketing and operational support
– Application Period: May 1 – June 30, 2025
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East Harlem Theater and Cultural District
It explores the demand for theaters and cultural spaces, evaluates financial sustainability, and provides a roadmap for revitalizing and repurposing existing spaces to benefit our community.
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Celebrating 130 Years Of Empowering East Harlem
See how we celebrated the night.
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Union Settlement Names Dr. Derrick Boone as its New Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors for Union Settlement, East Harlem’s oldest and largest social service provider, has named Dr. Derrick Boone as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10, 2025.
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Dawn Zappetti elected Chair of Union Settlement Board of Directors
We are excited to announce that longtime board member and supporter of the East Harlem community, Dawn Zappetti, has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Union Settlement.
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PIX11 News team volunteers in East Harlem
Last week, Union Settlement was pleased to welcome the PIX 11 team at El Sitio Feliz Community Garden to volunteer with our older adults for their annual Founder’s Day.
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East Harlem Couple Helping NYCHA Community Thrive
Award-winning journalist Monica Morales of PIX11 visited our Corsi center and shared the beautiful story of Nancy and Pedro and their commitment to our community.
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The Covert Health Crisis affecting our Community
Stacie Woodland of our Mental Health Dept. studied how food insecurity and early childhood trauma are leading factors of underdiagnosed eating disorders among underserved communities, and calls for mental health professionals to rethink their approach to public health and address the issues at the root of the cause.
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Early Childhood Education Centers
Enrollment is now open for children 2 – 5 years old at one of our six Early Childhood Education Centers in East Harlem.
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