October 24-November 1:Early Voting. Be sure to check your polling site, since it may not be the same as your regular election day voting location.
October 27:Absentee Ballot Request Deadline. New York absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 3 and received by November 10 to be accepted, and the USPS recommends allowing at least a week to receive your ballot and another week to return it.
November 3:Election Day. The polls in New York are open from 6am to 9pm.
The bulletin provides a printable list of upcoming events and community updates in an easy-to-read, one-page format. It is available in English and Spanish.
With support from the Columbia Neighbors Food Relief FundCLOTH keeps their food pantry stocked and feeds 500 families a day. Read More
Welcoming the 8th Cohort of Bundles Scholars
The new scholars have projects spanning from Harlem's education history to music habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Learn to Code
The Center for Justice and Tamer Center teamed up to teach coding and job skills to individuals who were incarcerated. Read More
Opportunities to Volunteer in Harlem
Local non-profits need volunteers to help meet the increased demand for services during the pandemic. Read More
October at George Bruce Library
Library staff share updates, online programming, book recommendations, and more. Read More
October Training Series for Small Businesses
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers virtual training on small business marketing, operations, and more. Learn More
Uptown Triennial 2020 Features Local Artists
The Wallach Gallery's Uptown show presents the work of contemporary artists in dialogue with the Harlem Renaissance. See the Virtual Exhibition
Events
The CUIMC Election Forum: Health Policy & the Upcoming Election, Oct 14
Join Columbia University Irving Medical Center in an online forum on the issues at stake in the upcoming election. Register
The School at Columbia University Lottery Deadline, Oct 15
The School at Columbia admissions lottery for 2021-22 is now open. Inquiries and applications can be submitted online. Learn More
Silicon Harlem Virtual Summit: Advancing Humanity, Oct 16
This summit will focus on the role of technology in advancing humanity, with a focus on humanistic applications of emerging technology. Register
Representative Adriano Espaillat's Congress on the Block, Oct 16
Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) hosts a socially distant meet and greet to provide an opportunity to engage with him about issues facing the community. RSVP
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House at Home, Oct 19-22
Join the open house for virtual lab tours, earth science activities with our scientists, and more. Learn More
Mind Body Wellness Series: Fitness, Oct 22
The Harlem Wellness Center and the Columbia Wellness Center are offering a twice-weekly virtual wellness program this fall. Learn More
9th Annual Morningside Lights Video Celebration, Oct 26
Inspired by Langston Hughes’ Harlem Night Song, the virtual celebration will feature user-generated videos, photos, and audio readings. Learn More
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