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This Is How You Do It, Historic Harlem Randolph Houses Preserve 283 Public Affordable Units

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD),...Continue reading

New Rendering Reveal Slender 135th Street Mixed-Use Development In Harlem

YIMBY has the exclusive reveal for renderings of a new nine-story building coming to 492 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem.Continue reading

Rats! Harlem One Of The Most Rat-Infested Areas

Patch reports that rodents have invaded some areas more deeply than others. An interactive map shows the most rat-infested neighborhoods in the five boroughs.Continue reading

Congratulations, LPC Designated A Historic District In Central Harlem

Today, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) designated the Central Harlem – West 130-132nd Streets Historic District.

Missing Person: Search Is On For A Missing Barnard College Student In Harlem

PX11 reports that a desperate search is underway for a Barnard College student who went missing this week, police said Saturday.Continue reading

Support Voiced For Designation Of Central Harlem

City Land NYC reports that Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the potential designation of the Central Harlem West 130-132nd Historic District at its meeting on April 17, 2018. Continue reading

Harlem’s Sonny “The Greatest Living Improviser” Rollins 1930 – (Video)

Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins, born September 7, 1930, is an American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians.Continue reading

Health Department Announces Record Low Infant Mortality Rate From Harlem To Hollis

The Health Department today released the 2016 Infant Mortality Summary of Vital Statistics, which found that infant mortality has dropped to a historic low in New York City, though disparities between race and ethnic groups persist.Continue reading

Legendary Martina Navratilova Honored By Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program

WTA Tennis reports that WTA legend Martina Navratilova was presented with the Shining Star Award by the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program at a charity gala in New York City on Monday.Continue reading

Central Harlem Historic District Gains Momentum

NY Curbed reports that a proposal to create a new historic district in Central Harlem is gaining steam; the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission fielded public testimony on the proposed district at a meeting on Tuesday, and there was unanimous support for designation.Continue reading

Harlem Debutante Ball NY 1950 (Photos)

These rare photographs were taken of young ladies at a Harlem Debutante Ball, these events have vanished over the following decades in Harlem, New York, in the 1950's.Continue reading

Health Department And Independent Pharmacies To Increase Access To Free Blood Pressure Checks

As part of an ongoing effort to reduce rates of high blood pressure among New Yorkers, the Health Department today announced a collaboration with New York City chain and independent pharmacies to promote access to free blood pressure checks across the city.Continue reading

The Mayor And Others Demand Albany Expand Speed Enforcement Cameras Near Schools In State Budget

Mayor de Blasio joined crash survivors, victims’ families, seniors and elected officials on the steps of City Hall to demand leaders in Albany include an expansion of New York City’s school zone speed enforcement camera program in the final state budget by April 1, 2018. Continue reading

City Proposes More Bike Lanes In Central Harlem

City officials revealed an expanded project to install bike lanes on several high-traffic streets of Central Harlem.Continue reading

Central Harlem Leads City In Rate Of Noise Complaints

Patch reports that Central Harlem had the highest rate of noise complaints in New York City between 2010 and 2015, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.Continue reading