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Harlem

March 31, 2011

East Harlem Liquor Store Illegally Converted From Funeral Parlor

The liquor store failed to get the proper permits after it was converted from a funeral home, the DOB said.

Harlem

March 24, 2011

Landmarked Corn Exchange Bank Building Could be Redeveloped

City officials want to hear proposals on how to redevelop the landmarked structure, which was built in Harlem in 1889.

Harlem

March 18, 2011

East Harlem Merchants Want City to Speed Up Development Project

Business owners waiting for the city to take over their property for a new complex are ready to move on.

Harlem

March 15, 2011

Harlem Liquor Store Owner's Husband Sold Alcohol to Minors, Officials Say

A liquor store near a Harlem high school is under fire after locals learned the owner's husband sold alcohol to minors.

Harlem

March 03, 2011

Harlem Developer Faces Opposition from Current Tenants

Residents of Tahl Propp Equties oppose the company's expansion plans.

Harlem

February 23, 2011

Heating Oil Finally Delivered to East Harlem Building

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is suing to gain access to the building to make repairs.

Harlem

February 23, 2011

East Harlem Tenants Protest Lack of Heat, Hot Water

Residents say they lack heat and hot water, even as outside temperatures dip into the 20s and 30s.

Harlem

February 21, 2011

East Harlem Community Board Wants Say in NYCHA Land Development

East Harlem has the greatest amount of public housing land with unused development rights.

Harlem

February 15, 2011

East Harlem Mall to Add Food Court

Developers are hoping to attract more families with a variety of food options.

Harlem

February 15, 2011

Councilwoman Wants to Remove Statue of Doctor Who Operated on Slaves

Dr. Marion Sims, who operated on slaves without anesthesia, is memorialized at the top of Central Park.

Harlem

February 09, 2011

Survey Says Education is Top Priority for East Harlem Residents

Youth services and jobs are also listed as top priorities.

Harlem

February 09, 2011

East Harlem Co-Op Tries Feng Shui to Help Sales

An ancient Chinese technique is being used to spice up a nearly-finished El Barrio co-op.

Harlem

February 04, 2011

Restaurant Brings Hawaiian and Japanese Flavors to East Harlem

Makana wants to ride the culinary wave of a neighborhood in transition.

Harlem

January 15, 2011

La Marqueta Vendors Cautiously Optimistic About Changes to Historic Market

The city says the East Harlem market will once again provide fresh food to the area.

Harlem

December 15, 2010

East Harlem Non-Profit Collecting Blankets for the Elderly

East Harlem group wants to collect about 150 more blankets to give as Christmas gifts for home bound seniors citizens.