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West Harlem

October 26, 2012

Residents Where 'Cannibal' Cop Patrolled Fear the Worst

Area activists want missing women's cases investigated for links to NYPD cop Gilberto Valle.

Central Harlem

August 07, 2012

Harlem Residents Fed Up With Gun Violence Plan Protest Walks

Residents plan to mark "National Night Out Against Crime" with a walk through Rucker Park.

Central Harlem

May 04, 2012

Mother of Harlem 13-Year-Old Killed By Brother Says She 'Lost Two Children'

Family and friends remembered 13-year-old Annie Fryar as a peacemaker.

Harlem

March 05, 2012

Ramarley Graham's Family Accused NYPD of Harassment Before Shooting

Franclot Graham said his sons were repeatedly harassed by officers from the 32nd Precinct.

Harlem

January 24, 2012

'Kings of Dust' Takedown Spurred by Desperate Cry for Help, Says DA

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said the 15-month probe shows that law enforcement listens.

Harlem

December 13, 2011

Harlem Teen Arrested in Shooting of Woman on 116th Street

A 16-year-old from St. Nicholas Houses was arrested for shooting a 40-year-old in the abdomen Sunday.

Harlem

December 13, 2011

Harlem Anti-Violence Groups Call for Tougher Gun Penalties After Shooting

Harlem anti-violence advocates called for stiffer gun penalties after a woman was shot Sunday.

Harlem

December 01, 2011

Harlem Anti-Violence Activists Applaud Judge's Plea to End Gang Violence

Judge Edward McLaughlin's plea for Harlem to oust gang violence resonated with local advocates.

Harlem

September 16, 2011

Family of Murdered Harlem Basketball Star Calls for End to Violence

Tayshana Murphy's Family calls for an end to the fighting between two public housing complexes.

Harlem

September 13, 2011

Police Name Two Suspects in Harlem Teen Shooting

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said Monday that police have identified two men they believe murdered 18-year-old Tayshana Murphy in Harlem.

Harlem

September 12, 2011

Family of Murdered Harlem Basketball Star Calls Shooting 'Senseless'

The parents of Murry Bergtraum High School basketball star Tayshana Murphy, 18, who was shot to death in Harlem early Sunday, dreamed of playing in the WNBA.

Harlem

March 11, 2011

East Harlem Kids Brainstorm Solutions to Gang Violence

Kids say a lack of mentors, easy access to guns and lax parental control feed the city's gang problem.

Manhattan

December 19, 2009

Harlem Caught in the Crossfire of Youth Gangs

Kids say a lack of mentors, easy access to guns and lax parental control feed the city's gang problem.