Are you curious about high-risk and low-risk investments and the difference between the two? Well, let’s dive in! Did you know that higher returns generally come with higher risks? That’s right; while less risky investments may have a lower potential for returns, they often offer a more stable investment opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned investor…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregivers, the White House said Tuesday.
But the directives would be funded out of existing commitments, the White House said. That likely means their impact would be limited and they’d carry more of a symbolic weight about what’s possible. The Democratic president was far more ambitious in 2021 by calling to provide more than $425 billion to expand child care, improve its affordability and boost wages for caregivers.
Biden also has called for more money for the care economy in his 2024 budget plan, drawing a sharp line with Republicans, who are seeking limits on spending.
Susan Rice, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, told reporters on a phone call that the order shows that Biden isn’t waiting on Congress to act.
“The child care, long-term care systems in this country just don’t work well,” Rice said. “High-quality care is costly to deliver. It’s labor-intensive. It requires skilled workers. Yet care workers, who are disproportionately women and women of color and immigrants, are among the lowest paid in the country.”
The order seeks to improve the child care provided to the offspring of federal workers, including military families. It plans to lower costs for families that are part of the Child Care & Development Block Grant program. Military veterans would get better home-based care. And the Department of Health and Human Services would raise pay and benefits for teachers and staff in the Head Start program.
Harlem Bespoke: We were first to report that Charles Pan-Fried Chicken will be open a 125th Street location by Amsterdam Avenue back in November and now it looks like official signage has been placed up out front. This will officially be the fourth upper Manhattan location to open in recent years and we especially like the very Central Harlem location. More on Charles can be found in our past post: LINK
Harlem Bespoke: One of the majestic brownstones on West 144th and Convent Avenue returns to the market for new season and the grand 21 foot wide home is also a rare semi-detached townhouse. Number 452 West 144th Street is now available for $3.65 million $3 million and the 2-family home appears to be in turnkey condition with lots of original details within. We have been writing about this block for over a decade now and buyers who want to live on one of the most charming neighborhoods in Manhattan should definitely check out one of the open houses in the coming weeks. Restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and the express train stations are minutes away by the 145th Street corridor. More details and contact information can be found on Streeteasy: LINK
Finding a reliable air conditioning service doesn’t have to be an intimidating task – as long as you know what steps to take and where to look. As temperatures climb, making sure your home is equipped with proper cooling systems has become increasingly important. Unfortunately, no matter how good the installation or maintenance routine may…
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The State of Black America is the signature annual reporting of the National Urban League.
Factions of state and federal lawmakers, working in concert with shady political operatives and violent extremists, are dangerously close to dismantling American democracy and establishing autocratic rule.
The National Urban League’s 2022 State of Black America® report, “Under Siege: The Plot to Destroy Democracy,” outlines the conspiracy and the urgent case for a national mobilization to protect and defend our most sacred constitutional right.
Harlem Bespoke: The spring season will have more on the calendar for everyone and local live events are some of the things to watch our for in the coming month. Keep it all in the neighborhood and help support uptown’s small businesses!
Thursday, April 20th, 7:00PM, Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues in-theater screening at Maysles Cinema, 343 Lenox Avenue by West 127th Street.
One night only! LOUIS ARMSTRONG’S BLACK AND BLUES offers an intimate and revealing look at the world-changing musician, presented through a lens of archival footage and never-before-heard home recordings and personal conversations. This definitive documentary, directed by Sacha Jenkins, honors Armstrong’s legacy as a founding father of jazz, one of the first internationally known and beloved stars, and a cultural ambassador of the United States. More details and purchase online tickets at the Maysles Cinema site: LINK
Harlem Bespoke: The renowned Amateur Night at the Apollo returns in 2023 after almost almost a two years absence and tickets are now on sale for November.
Wednesday, April 19th, 7:30PM, Amateur Night live at the Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Local events have been selling out way in advance recently so those who want to get a head start on good seats should do so sooner than later. More details and advance online tickets at the official Apollo site:LINK
Harlem Bespoke: Number 730 St. Nicholas Avenue at 147th Street has recently had a price reduction from $4.45 million to $3.99 $3.595 million for the stately corner castle-like limestone townhouse.
As previously mentioned, this large landmark historic 2-family home also has a garage included and pretty much all of the original details intact which make things quite ideal for residential purposes once polished up. This block on St. Nicholas is also one of the most impressive ones in the neighborhood and a whole lot of charm factor is included. Express trains are also just across the street which makes this location one of best on Sugar Hill. More details on Streeteasy: LINK
