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

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.
Bill Perkins Lashes Out At Mayor For Calling the Primary a 'Royal Screw-Up'

Harlem

October 06, 2010

Bill Perkins Lashes Out At Mayor For Calling the Primary a 'Royal Screw-Up'

Bill Perkins said he was worried Bloomberg's comments might encourage voters to stay home.
Harlem Voters Give Charlie Rangel Primary Win Despite Ethics Allegations

Harlem

September 15, 2010

Harlem Voters Give Charlie Rangel Primary Win Despite Ethics Allegations

Despite ethics charges and an anti-government mood, Harlem voters remain loyal to their congressman.
City Officials Agrees on New Rules to Protect Community Gardens

Manhattan

September 13, 2010

City Officials Agrees on New Rules to Protect Community Gardens

Under the new rules, the Parks Department pledges to preserve gardens as long as they are registered.
Charles Rangel Refuses Calls to Quit at Harlem Forum

Manhattan

August 24, 2010

Charles Rangel Refuses Calls to Quit at Harlem Forum

Challenger Adam Clayton Powell said Rep. Charles Rangel has lost his power and support at a forum on Monday night.
Charlie Rangel Opponent Cries Foul Over Change in Candidates' Forum Format

Manhattan

August 23, 2010

Charlie Rangel Opponent Cries Foul Over Change in Candidates' Forum Format

Joyce Johnson accused Charles Rangel of avoiding questions from his challengers.
Mark Ruffalo Joins Pols at City Hall to Say 'No!' to Fracking

Downtown

August 11, 2010

Mark Ruffalo Joins Pols at City Hall to Say 'No!' to Fracking

Actor Mark Ruffalo joined local pols Tuesday to warn of the potential dangers hydrofracking could pose to New York.
Pols Say Nonpartisan Elections Will 'Disenfranchise' Minority Voters

Manhattan

August 05, 2010

Pols Say Nonpartisan Elections Will 'Disenfranchise' Minority Voters

Comptroller John Liu declared a "Coalition for Fair and Free Elections" to fight the push for nonpartisan elections.
Politicians Call for Probe of NYPD's Role in Crash That Killed Elderly Nun

Manhattan

June 26, 2010

Politicians Call for Probe of NYPD's Role in Crash That Killed Elderly Nun

Commissioner Raymond Kelly said police were not chasing the car that killed a nun, contrary to eyewitness accounts.
Marcus Garvey Amphitheater Breaks Ground on $7 Million Renovation With Help From MTA

Harlem

June 04, 2010

Marcus Garvey Amphitheater Breaks Ground on $7 Million Renovation With Help From MTA

The Parks Department announced a pricey makeover for the historic band shell in Marcus Garvey Park.
Political Consultant Basil Smikle Announces Run for State Sen. Bill Perkin's Harlem Seat

Harlem

May 20, 2010

Political Consultant Basil Smikle Announces Run for State Sen. Bill Perkin's Harlem Seat

Smikle said, "I’m running as an insurgent, the outsider.”
Upper Manhattan Waits With Everyone Else for Andrew Cuomo's Announcement

Manhattan

April 07, 2010

Upper Manhattan Waits With Everyone Else for Andrew Cuomo's Announcement

Smikle said, "I’m running as an insurgent, the outsider.”
MTA Pledges Archaeological Probe into East Harlem African Burial Ground

Harlem

March 19, 2010

MTA Pledges Archaeological Probe into East Harlem African Burial Ground

Smikle said, "I’m running as an insurgent, the outsider.”
Landmarking Protections Eyed at Public Hearing for Harlem African Burial Ground

Harlem

March 19, 2010

Landmarking Protections Eyed at Public Hearing for Harlem African Burial Ground

Smikle said, "I’m running as an insurgent, the outsider.”
Manhattanites Rage Against MTA Service Cuts at Public Hearing

Manhattan

March 05, 2010

Manhattanites Rage Against MTA Service Cuts at Public Hearing

Smikle said, "I’m running as an insurgent, the outsider.”

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