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Friday, March 12, 2010 | 12:25pm

EAST HARLEM

Director of El Museo Del Barrio Steps Down, Heads to Kansas

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East Harlem Left Disappointed by Local Hires at Another East River Plaza Store

Best Buy appears to be falling short of its goal to take 60 percent of its new hires from East Harlem, neighborhood leaders say.

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Guardian Angels Join Search for Suspects in Adan Gonzalez's East Harlem Murder

Guardian Angels are now watching over East Harlem.

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The Museum for African Art and a 115-unit condo tower will stand at the northeast corner of Central Park(Museum for African Art)

Museum Mile Developer Agrees to Repair Neighbors' Homes

East Harlem tenants are cautiously optimistic about repairs to their apartment building.

Mo'Nique accepts Best Supporing Actress Oscar(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mo'Nique Grabs Oscar Gold for 'Precious' Performance

"Precious" earned two Oscars on Sunday night, including a Supporting Actress nod for actress Mo'Nique for her portrayal of an abusive mom in Harlem.

Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV's Drunk-Driving Trial Delayed Again

DWI charges against the East Harlem pol are now two years old.

Animal Shelter Faces Major Budget Cuts, Gets Small Boost From...

A Harlem animal shelter is asking Manhattanites for help.

Bar-owner Turned State Senator Tightens Rules on Bars(DNAinfo/Jason Tucker)

Harlem Bars Could Be Squeezed Out by Dan Squadron's Tighter...

State Sen. Squadron, who once owned a bar himself, has made it more difficult to get a liquor license in Harlem.

Rep. Charlie Rangel Broke House Rules(flickr user Congressman Rangel)

Harlem Mourns the Loss of Its Political Clout and Asks, Who Will...

Harlem, still mourning Percy Sutton, ponders its political future amid scandals embroiling Gov. David Paterson and Rep. Charlie Rangel.

Adan Gonzalez poster(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

Police Identify 'Person of Interest' in Adan Gonzalez Murder Case

Police have identified a person of interest in the stabbing death of an East Harlem medical assistant.

Police Searching For Cell Phone Capers(Courtesy of the NYPD)

NYPD Seeking Three Men in Cell Phone Store Robbery Spree Across...

The men have hit T-Mobile and AT&T stores from SoHo to Washington Heights, the NYPD said.

One Hundred Pounds of Potatoes and Beans Given Out in Eleven...

It took less than 11 minutes for one hundred pounds of potatoes and beans to be doled out to residents who lined up at 116th Street and Lexington Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Colon Plaza Apartments(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

New Building in East Harlem Accepting Affordable Housing Applications

The newest apartment building in El Barrio is accepting affordable housing applications for its Spring 2010 opening.

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