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Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard

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Central Harlem

September 27, 2012

Wife of Convicted 'Slumlord' Says Abyssinian Church Destroyed Her Building

The wife of a landlord once jailed for building violations claims her property was destroyed.

Harlem

July 11, 2012

Harlem Residents Fight Plan to Narrow Lanes on Deadly Boulevard

The DOT said it will begin making changes to Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in August.

Central Harlem

May 16, 2012

City Wants to Turn 125th Street Garage Into Office and Cultural Space

The parking garage at 121 West 125th St. is slated to also have cultural exhibition space.

Harlem

March 06, 2012

Historic Harlem Rib Joint Needs Investors to Survive

The owner of Sherman's Barbecue needs investors to save the historic restaurant.

Harlem

February 22, 2012

Basement Fire Fills Harlem High-Rise with Smoke

A fire in the basement of a high-rise at 230 W. 129th St. in Harlem began in the building's basement.

Harlem

January 18, 2012

Harlem Vendors on 125th Street Cleared in Sweep Ahead of Obama Visit

Three vendors were arrested last week, leaving many worried about how they will make a living.

Harlem

December 27, 2011

Man Shot in the Head in Harlem

A 28-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Seventh Avenue and West 117th Street.

Harlem

December 01, 2011

60-Year-Old Harlem Rib Joint That Served the Beatles Fights to Stay Afloat

Harlem rib joint Sherman's Barbecue once served the Beatles. Now it needs $15,000 to remain open.

Harlem

October 12, 2011

National Dance Institute Opens New Harlem Space

The new facility on West 147th Street gives the 35-year-old institute a permanent home.

Harlem

September 19, 2011

DOT Studying Changes to Dangerous Harlem Boulevard

The agency is considering left turn signals and concrete median extensions to slow traffic on the dangerous Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.

Harlem

August 24, 2011

City's First Complex with Public and Affordable Housing in the Works

NYCHA and HPD have issued a request for proposals for rehabilitating the 36 tenement buildings in the Randolph Houses.

Harlem

August 15, 2011

New Harlem Children's Clothing Boutique to Offer Etiquette and Yoga Classes

Tirzah Brown says her new children's store "You, Me, 'N Dupri" is meant to bring "downtown uptown."

Harlem

July 28, 2011

Deadly Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Intersection Could Get Turn Signal

The DOT said it may add a turn signal to Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. and 145th Street after community outcry over one of the most dangerous blocks in the city.