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Central Harlem

March 26, 2013

Tribeca Pediatrics Opens on Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Tribeca Pediatrics is opening at West 114th Street, replacing a 99 cents store.

Central Harlem

December 30, 2012

Man and Woman Struck by Vehicle in Harlem

A man and a woman were hit at Frederick Douglass Boulevard and West 129th Street, officials said.

Central Harlem

November 02, 2012

Desperate Drivers Clash After Fuel Delivery at Harlem Gas Station

The Shell gas station on 145th Street turned into a mob scene when word spread they had fuel.

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

September 12, 2012

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Car Torching Spree in Harlem

More than a dozen cars in Harlem were set afire early Tuesday.

Central Harlem

September 06, 2012

Alleged Cop Attack on Harlem Dirt Bike Rider Under Investigation

Benjamin Charles, 31, a dirt bike rider, says police beat him on Aug. 21 in Harlem.

Central Harlem

August 08, 2012

Eight People Shot on National Night Out Against Crime

Four teenagers, ages 14, 17, 18, and 19 were among the victims in four shootings, police said.

Central Harlem

June 13, 2012

City Plan to Redevelop Gas Station near Central Park Met with Opposition

City Councilwoman Inez Dickens says the city needs to keep the BP gas station near Central Park North.

Harlem

April 25, 2012

13-Year-Old Annie Fryar's Brother Charged With Her Murder

Steven Murray, 28, was charged with killing his sister, Annie Fryar, at the Polo Grounds Houses.

Harlem

April 24, 2012

13-Year-Old Girl Gunned Down by Brother, Cops Say

Cops shoot man they say killed his 13-year-old sister and their mother in the Polo Grounds Houses. 

Harlem

April 20, 2012

Energy Group Will Give Free Pedicab Rides in Harlem on Earth Day

Harlem Park to to Park also organizes kid-friendly Earth Day events.

Harlem

April 19, 2012

Dirt Bikers Terrorizing Harlem Say They Have Nowhere Else to Ride

Harlem residents said the bikes and their riders are simply unsafe. 

Harlem

March 26, 2012

Harlem Police Shooting Suspect Used Stolen Gun, Cops Say

Franklyn Nunez, 23, was shot by police during a gun battle with cops on Frederick Douglass Boulevard.

Harlem

March 25, 2012

Gunman Critically Injured in Shootout with Cops

Franklyn Nunez, 23, was injured on Frederick Douglass Boulevard and West 143rd Street on March 25, 2012.

Harlem

February 16, 2012

'Lin-sanity' Could Come to Rucker Park Tournament

A tournament organizer at Rucker Park wants Knicks star Jeremy Lin to play at the legendary Harlem court.