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Harlem

February 29, 2012

Nectar Wine Bar Closes, Citing the Tough Economy

Nectar, which closed Wednesday, opened on the Frederick Douglass Boulevard corridor four years ago.

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 30, 2011

Teen Walter Sumter Shot and Killed in Harlem After Party

Walter Sumter, 18, died after being shot in the chest on West 154th Street early Friday, police said.

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

August 23, 2011

Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors Residence' for LGBT Youth to Open Sept. 1

Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Residence, the state's first permanent supportive housing facility for LGBT youth, will open in Harlem Sept. 1.

Harlem

March 28, 2011

Fire Tears Through Harlem Apartment Building

The blaze ripped through a building on 115th Street between Seventh Avenue and Frederick Douglass Boulevard.

Harlem

February 25, 2011

Harlem Beer Garden Applies for Sidewalk Cafe

Bier International plans 16 tables with 34 seats on the sidewalk at Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Harlem

January 18, 2011

Frederick Douglass Boulevard Exchanges One Italian Restaurant for Another

Lido Italian Restaurant and Bar will open in the space just vacated by Frizzante on Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.

Harlem

November 17, 2010

New Apartment Buildings Rising on Formerly Vacant Harlem Block

The Central Harlem buildings on a formerly vacant block will be reserved for low- and middle-income tenants.

Harlem

October 20, 2010

New Posh Hotel Coming to Harlem Doesn't Worry Local Innkeepers

Many brownstone bed-and-breakfasts don't feel threatened by Aloft Harlem, a chain hotel slated to open in November.