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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 7:01pm

HAMILTON HEIGHTS

Residents and Lawmakers Rally in Defense of Harlem's Riverbank State Park

Local officials and angry residents have joined forces to fight planned cuts to Riverbank State Park in Harlem.

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Harlem Mourns the Loss of Its Political Clout and Asks, Who Will Step Up?

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

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Rowdy Parents Protest Charter School Expansion

Charter School Anger Boils Over as City Moves to Vote Tonight

Tensions are expected to run high Wednesday night as the city's Panel for Educational Policy votes on a proposal to move four Manhattan schools.

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Marcus Samuelsson Opening Harlem Restaurant(UNICEF Up Close/Flickr)

Chef Marcus Samuelsson Has Harlem Buzzing About New Restaurant, The...

The long-rumored move now seems to be underway.

Politicians Support Kirkpatrick(Sister Power Resource Center for Girls)

East Harlem Mentoring Group Honors Late Founder

East Harlem mentoring group to honor Sister Power founder Cynthia Kirkpatrick during upcoming fundraiser.

DA: Al Sharpton's Daughter Assaulted by Boyfriend in Harlem

Dominique Sharpton's boyfriend is accused of punching her in the face during an argument in Harlem.

Upper Manhattan Handles Blizzard with Purpose and Joy

Uptown, residents embraced the snow in familiar ways.

The P.S. 186 Building in Hamilton Heights(Flickr/mallisser)

Fight to Save Historic Hamilton Heights School Sparks Petition Drive

Residents want to save a 107-year-old school building in Hamilton Heights from a wrecking ball.

Andrew Cuomo Sues Upper Manhattan Mega-Landlord

Vantage Properties allegedly harassed rent-regulated tenants, Cuomo says.

Wily Coyote Caught in Washington Heights

First it was raccoons, now it's coyotes! A wily coyote was seen strolling down the streets of Washington Heights, prompting calls to police. The animal was nabbed at 155th Street and Broadway.

Picture of Thomas DiNapoli(Albany Colonie Regional Chamber/Flickr)

Immigrants Fueling New York's Economic Growth

Immigrant New Yorkers now make up roughly half of the city's doctors, surgeons and nurses, a new report by the state comptroller revealed Wednesday.

Fight Continues Over Non-Profit's Plans to Demolish Historic...

A Harlem non-profit is trying to overcome community backlash against its plan to demolish a historic public school on West 145th Street.

Hamilton Heights Man Charged With Rape Allegedly Commits Same Crime in the Same Place(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

Prosecutors Defend Decision to Drop Charge Against Man Accused of...

Prosecutors have defended their decision not to pursue a rape charge against a Hamilton Heights man, who, after being released on bail, allegedly returned to the scene of his first crime and raped another woman.

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