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Central Harlem

May 07, 2013

Columbia Business School Grad Uses Business Smarts to Open Harlem Preschool

Denise Adusei wants Peartree Preschool to be a neighborhood school.

West Harlem

March 21, 2013

West Harlem Development Corporation Head Steadies Once-Troubled Group

The WHDC will award $2 million in grants Thursday.

Central Harlem

March 19, 2013

Veteran Battles NY State Over Preservation of Harlem Hellfighters Artifacts

Plans to renovate the 369th Regiment Armory may leave artifacts from the historic unit in limbo.

Central Harlem

March 02, 2013

Harlem Business Alliance Launches Center to Help Small Businesses

The Small Business Support Center will help entrepreneurs with important back office functions.

East Harlem

February 07, 2013

Harlem RBI Breaks Ground on $78.5M Charter School and Affordable Housing

The project will include a home for DREAM Charter School and 89 units of affordable housing.

Claremont

December 20, 2012

Bronx Teen Struggles to Raise Money for Trip to Presidential Inauguration

Marcela Pinos, 16, has tried selling cupcakes, writing letters and launching a webpage to raise funds.

West Harlem

December 19, 2012

Group Distributing Columbia Cash Did Nothing Illegal, Investigators Say

The West Harlem Development Corporation signed a settlement deal with the attorney general's office.

Central Harlem

November 07, 2012

People Party in Harlem Streets as Obama Declared Victor

Lines at the polls on Election Day stretched down the block at many spots in Harlem Tuesday.

New York City

November 07, 2012

Obama Gets Second Term, as Gillibrand, Jeffries and Meng Declare Victory

President Barack Obama was re-elected Tuesday, as was Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

Harlem

August 15, 2012

Harlem Powerbrokers Brainstorm Ways to Stem Small Business Closures

Politicians and residents are concerned about the rash of small business closures in recent months.

Harlem

August 09, 2012

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly Defends Stop-And-Frisk in Harlem

Kelly said the policy has helped improve neighborhoods such as Harlem.

Harlem

June 27, 2012

Rangel's Primary Victory Means He'll Leave on His Own Terms, Supporters Say

After a second hard-fought primary victory, many in Harlem say Charles Rangel can leave on his own terms.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Primary Day Sees New Yorkers Hit Polls for Tight Congressional Races

Incumbent Reps. Charles Rangel and Nydia Velazquez face stiff challenges in the Democratic Primary.

West Harlem

June 25, 2012

Group Handling Columbia Cash Pledges 500 Summer Jobs

The troubled West Harlem Local Development Corporation said it will fund 500 jobs.

Harlem

June 22, 2012

Joyce Johnson Makes Second Run at Rangel's Congressional Seat

Joyce Johnson is among five candidates running for the seat held by Charles Rangel for 40 years.