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Melissa Mark-Viverito

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Harlem

August 10, 2011

First and Second Ave. Bike Lanes to Extend to East Harlem Soon

East Harlem Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito says there is a commitment from DOT to build the lanes.

Harlem

August 03, 2011

East Harlem Tries to Serve Huge Influx of Chinese Residents

East Harlem groups that serve the public are trying to accomodate a massive increase in the Chinese population.

Harlem

July 29, 2011

ASPCA to Hold Free Spay/Neuter Clinic and Dog Grooming Workshop

Up to 75 animals will be treated at the ASPCA's mobile clinic at Thomas Jefferson Park Saturday.

Harlem

July 26, 2011

Walmart Donates $125K to Harlem Youth Program

Yankees star Mark Teixeira was instrumental in securing the $125,000 donation for the Harlem RBI youth development organization, part of which will fund summer jobs for teens.

Upper West Side

July 20, 2011

Change to Location for Controversial Nursing Home Doesn't Dampen Opposition

Nursing home Jewish Home Lifecare says it now wants to build its new facility on West 97th Street, instead of West 100th Street as originally planned.

Harlem

July 13, 2011

Claudio the Barber's Eviction from East Harlem Delayed

Claudio the Barber's 60-year stay in East Harlem has been extended for six more months, but his future beyond that is uncertain.

Harlem

June 27, 2011

Controversial Harlem Developer Agrees to Long-Term Affordable Housing

Tahl Propp agreed to enter its buildings into long-term affordability programs in exchange for support for a new building.

Harlem

June 10, 2011

Claudio the Barber Fights Eviction

Claudio the Barber has weathered a neighborhood in transition for decades but can no longer afford the rent.

Washington Heights & Inwood

June 08, 2011

Latino Politicians Call on Albany to Pass Marriage Equality Legislation

A group of Latino elected officials called upon Albany to immediately pass marriage equality legislation.

Manhattan

June 01, 2011

Chancellor Dennis Walcott Blasted by Council Over Teacher Cuts

Chancellor Dennis Walcott said again Wednesday that over 6,000 teaching jobs are on the chopping block.

Upper East Side

May 25, 2011

Pot Activists Rally Near Bloomberg's UES Townhouse

Protesters blame mayor for turning city into "marijuana arrest capital of world."

Harlem

May 20, 2011

Protests Planned as Childcare Cuts Hit Upper Manhattan

Parents, teachers and lawmakers say the cuts would disproportionately hurt Harlem, Inwood and Washington Heights.

Upper West Side

May 05, 2011

Plan to Relocate Senior Living High-Rise Triggers Concern by Locals

The project for Jewish Home Lifecare is moving from West 106th Street to West 100th Street and adding 10 more floors.

Manhattan

April 27, 2011

Uptown Parks Short on Security Officers, Advocates Say

The City Council heard from many who complained officers aren't positioned where they're needed most.

Upper East Side

March 21, 2011

Fight Against Central Park Horse Carriages Heats Up

Animal rights advocates engaged in shouting matches with horse carriage drivers around Central Park.