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West Harlem

November 28, 2012

West Harlem Bars and Restaurants Promoted by New Association

The West Harlem Food and Beverage Association is looking to spur economic growth in the area.

Washington Heights

October 18, 2012

Brokers Weigh in on Proposal to Scrap Uptown School Zones

Getting rid of school zones could affect property values, brokers said.

Hamilton Heights

October 16, 2012

Man Seriously Hurt in Harlem Apartment Collapse

A second-floor bathroom at 555 W. 151st St. collapsed into the first floor, the FDNY said.

Hamilton Heights

May 18, 2012

84-Year-Old Harlem Man Killed in Fire Loved Life, Family and Friends Say

Friends, family and caregivers said Horace Duncan didn't let his age or physical limitations stop him.

Harlem

March 12, 2012

Convicted Wife Killer Admits to Cold Case Murder of First Spouse

Philip Ward admitted to decapitating his wife Veronica Bowen in 1989, prosecutors said.

Harlem

February 29, 2012

Jose Pimentel Indicted in 'Lone Wolf' Terror Case

Jose Pimentel plotted to "harm" the U.S. government, according to an indictment filed by prosecutors.

Washington Heights & Inwood

January 09, 2012

'Lone-Wolf' Bomb Plot Suspect Jose Pimentel in Plea Talks

Jose Pimentel is charged with plotting to detonate homemade bombs.

Harlem

January 08, 2012

Papa John's Pizza Shop Accused of Racial Slur on Receipt

A Papa John's in Hamilton Heights was accused of calling customer Minhee Cho a racial slur. 

Harlem

December 12, 2011

Hamilton Heights and Chinatown Rapist Gets 428 Years in Prison

Ex-con Vincent Heyward, 23, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday.

Harlem

December 04, 2011

Grand Jury Postponed in Jose Pimentel Terror Case

Grand Jury action has been pushed back a month for WaHi bomb plot suspect Jose Pimentel.

Washington Heights & Inwood

November 22, 2011

Jose Pimentel Gets New Lawyer After Legal Aid Conflict

Jose Pimentel was assigned a new attorney on Tuesday because of the Legal Aid Society's conflict.

Harlem

November 21, 2011

Mother of Alleged Terrorist Plotter Jose Pimentel Apologizes for Son

Carmen Sosa, the mother of accused terrorist plotter Jose Pimentel, apologized to New Yorkers for her son's alleged plan to bomb police, post offices and military personnel.

Upper West Side

November 16, 2011

Models Raise Money for Ugly Water Shortage

Upper West Side model Georgie Badiel, who hails from the African nation of Burkina Faso, has teamed up with fellow catwalker Heide Lindgren to start Models 4 Water to bring clean drinking water to the country.

Harlem

October 13, 2011

Hamilton Heights Residents Work to Reclaim Montefiore Park

Montefiore, mostly used as a passageway for students headed to City College from the subway, will double in size by 2015 under a planned $6.4 million renovation and expansion.

Harlem

September 23, 2011

Finnish Diplomat Visits Harlem Health Center

The Consul General of Finland in New York and a high-ranking member of the country's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health were at Heritage Healthcare Center in Harlem to see best practices Wednesday.