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Syderia Chresfield

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Central Harlem

March 13, 2013

A Tale of Two Harlem Parks Reveals a Strain on Resources

Marcus Garvey Park is on the rise while St. Nicholas Park needs help, according to New Yorkers for Parks.

Central Harlem

January 14, 2013

City Plans to Slow Traffic at Dangerous Mount Morris Park West Curve

The street will be reduced to one driving lane to avoid future accidents near 120th Street.

Central Harlem

August 17, 2012

Troublesome Lenox Avenue Scaffolding Dismantled, For Now

The scaffolding has caused problems at Lenox Avenue and 123rd Street for eight years, residents say.

Central Harlem

June 13, 2012

Lenox Avenue's 'Pod' Sculpture Symbolizes Growth, Says Artist

"Pod" will remain at Lenox Avenue and 124th Street for 11 months.

Central Harlem

May 30, 2012

Mount Morris Park House Tour Showcases Historic Homes

The house tour will feature the home of Albert Maysles and the former home of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Central Harlem

May 08, 2012

Spate of Harlem Building Collapses Worries Neighborhood

As construction in Harlem picks up, a brownstone collapse is the latest incident to alarm residents.

Harlem

March 30, 2012

Break-Ins at 'Ghetto' Liquor Store Spark Police Criticism

The owner of a twice-burglarized liquor store said police haven't been responsive.

Harlem

March 29, 2012

Raids Won't Force Liquor Store to Reinstall 'Ghetto' Security, Owner Says

The Harlem store was broken into twice in one week after the owner removed bulletproof glass. 

Harlem

January 04, 2012

'Ghetto' Harlem Liquor Store Gets New Look, Community Backing

The liquor store on Lenox Avenue and 119th Street removed its neon sign and bulletproof plexiglass.

Harlem

November 29, 2011

'Ghetto' Mount Morris Park Liquor Store Hit With DOB, Landmarks Violations

A controversial new Mount Morris Park liquor store has angered neighbors, businesses and city agencies.

Harlem

November 28, 2011

Mount Morris Park Residents Outraged by 'Ghetto' Liquor Store

Mount Morris Park residents were disappointed when a liquor store ringed in bulletproof glass moved in.