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Harlem

June 26, 2011

Gay Marriage Cheered at Marcus Garvey Park Amid Religious Criticism

Despite criticism from some local church leaders, residents packed into Marcus Garvey Park to celebrate Harlem Pride.

Harlem

June 03, 2011

NAACP Leader Lashes Out at Critics of School Lawsuit

Hazel Dukes threw latest punch in squabble with Success Charter Network.

Harlem

May 06, 2011

Harlem Tenants Fight to Strengthen Rent Laws

More than 200 people gathered in Harlem to push for stronger rent control laws, a month before the laws are set to expire.

Harlem

May 06, 2011

Harlem Should Lead Push to End Dirty Heating Oil, Board Says

With the country's highest child asthma rates, Harlem schools should be the first to stop using dirty oil, CB 10 said.

Harlem

February 26, 2011

Group Handling $150M in Columbia Cash for Harlem Should be Disbanded, Says Community Board

Says the West Harlem Local Development Corporation has failed its mission.

Harlem

February 14, 2011

Schomburg Photo Exhibit Examines the Changing Face of Harlem

The Schomburg's new exhibit looks at the changing face and history of Harlem through famous photographers' lenses.

Harlem

January 31, 2011

MTA Will Search for Remains at East Harlem Burial Ground

MTA officials said they will search for remains at the 126th Street and First Avenue site beneath their bus depot.

Harlem

January 07, 2011

New Schomburg Head Welcomed to Harlem

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, 38, outlined his plans for the cultural center.

Downtown

January 04, 2011

Tenant Activists Rally for Rent Protections on City Hall Steps

The tenants called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to support their cause.

Manhattan

December 03, 2010

Cathie Black Critics Vow to Continue Opposition

Critics of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's pick for schools chancellor are promising lawsuits and more rallies.

Manhattan

November 10, 2010

Who is Cathie Black?

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein stepped down Tuesday and will be replaced by Hearst magazines executive Cathie Black.

Upper West Side

November 03, 2010

Harlem Success Academy Looking At Different Upper West Side School, District Official Says

Success Charter Network is looking at a different Upper West Side school for its expansion plans, an official says.

Upper West Side

October 28, 2010

Controversial Upper West Side Charter School Clears Hurdle With SUNY Approval

The state's charter review commission approved Harlem Success Academy's plan to move to the Upper West Side.

Upper West Side

October 22, 2010

Bill Perkins Drops the N-Word in Attack on Upper West Side Charter School

State Sen. Bill Perkins' use of the n-word raised eyebrows at a rally against a charter school.

Manhattan

October 20, 2010

Upper West Siders Protest Harlem Charter School's Plan to Move Into Neighborhood

Parents say Harlem Success Academy's planned expansion to P.S. 145 will further strain an already overcrowded district.