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East Harlem

April 23, 2013

Organizer Calls Off Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival, Citing Her Health

CECOMEX, the festival's organizer, did not submit paperwork for the festival this year, officials said.

East Harlem

April 04, 2013

Gang War Crackdown Nets 63 People Accused of Terrorizing East Harlem

Authorities provided a two-page glossary of slang and code words used on social media and taped calls.

East Harlem

January 04, 2013

Three Kings Parade Delights Spectators in East Harlem

The parade of camels, costumed performers and colorful floats marched up Third Avenue Friday.

East Harlem

May 07, 2012

More Than 20 Arrested at Cinqo de Mayo Party

Party-goers were charged with inciting to riot, unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct.

Harlem

March 22, 2012

East Harlem Bodega Murder Was Retaliation for Earlier Fight, DA Says

Nabil Fawzi, 20, is charged with stabbing Kendall Green to death at an East Harlem bodega. 

Harlem

March 20, 2012

Father of Two Stabbed to Death at East Harlem Bodega

A man was stabbed to death on Lexington Avenue near East 116th Street early Tuesday, police said.

Harlem

February 04, 2012

Pedestrian Struck By Minivan In Harlem

A pedestrian was struck near East 116th Street and Fifth Avenue late Friday.

Harlem

October 24, 2011

16-Year-Old Boy Shot in the Back in East Harlem

A 16-year-old was shot in the back Monday near East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue, the NYPD said.

Harlem

August 31, 2011

Two Injured in 116th Street Fire and Apartment Floor Collapse

The blaze broke out inside a fifth-floor apartment at 101 E. 116th St. on Aug. 31, 2011.

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

September 17, 2010

East Harlem: Alleged Real-Estate Agent Impostor Nabbed by Cops

A man is accused of posing as a real estate agent and collecting $2,900 for an apartment he had nothing to do with.

Harlem

March 10, 2010

Guardian Angels Join Search for Suspects in Adan Gonzalez's East Harlem Murder

A man is accused of posing as a real estate agent and collecting $2,900 for an apartment he had nothing to do with.