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Central Harlem

May 21, 2013

'Professional Agitators' on NYPD 'Wanted' Flier Arrested After Filming Stop

Christina Gonzalez and Matthew Swaye were arrested last week and charged with disorderly conduct.

Central Harlem

November 30, 2012

Cops Hunt Armed Man Who Attempted to Rape Woman on Lenox Avenue, Police Say

The suspect tried to rape a woman near West 118th Street on November 25, police said.

Central Harlem

August 31, 2012

Controversial Lenox Avenue Scaffolding Returns

The longstanding scaffolding outside 260 Lenox Ave. reappeared after a 2-week hiatus.

Central Harlem

August 24, 2012

Blaming Brothers for Ramarley Graham's Death a 'Reach,' Say Activists

The brothers shouldn't be blamed for Ramarley Graham's death, say anti-violence activists.

Central Harlem

August 17, 2012

Troublesome Lenox Avenue Scaffolding Dismantled, For Now

The scaffolding has caused problems at Lenox Avenue and 123rd Street for eight years, residents say.

Central Harlem

July 20, 2012

'Queen of Soul Food' Sylvia Woods to be Laid to Rest Wednesday

Sylvia Woods, founder of the eponymous Harlem soul food restaurant, died Thursday at age of 86.

Central Harlem

July 20, 2012

Harlem Book March to Promote Literacy

Marchers will donate books to the Harlem YMCA.

Central Harlem

July 04, 2012

Part of Roof Collapses at Vacant Harlem Building

A portion of the roof at a vacant building at 260 Lenox Ave. collapsed, but no injuries were reported.

Central Harlem

June 13, 2012

Lenox Avenue's 'Pod' Sculpture Symbolizes Growth, Says Artist

"Pod" will remain at Lenox Avenue and 124th Street for 11 months.

Central Harlem

May 21, 2012

Firefighters Tackle Compactor Fire in Harlem

A compactor on the third-floor of 630 Lenox Avenue, near West 142nd Street, caught fire Monday morning.

Central Harlem

May 16, 2012

City Wants to Turn 125th Street Garage Into Office and Cultural Space

The parking garage at 121 West 125th St. is slated to also have cultural exhibition space.

Central Harlem

May 09, 2012

Uptown Designer to the Stars Opens Harlem Boutique

The new Lenox Avenue boutique is designed to have a laid back feel.

Central Harlem

May 08, 2012

Driver Pleads Guilty to Killing Nun in Harlem Crash

Dyson Williams, 22, could face life in prison for plowing over Sister Mary Celine Graham.

Central Harlem

May 08, 2012

Spate of Harlem Building Collapses Worries Neighborhood

As construction in Harlem picks up, a brownstone collapse is the latest incident to alarm residents.

Harlem

April 25, 2012

Coffee Shop Perks Up Vacant Harlem Storefront

The Astor Row Cafe at 130th Street and Lenox Avenue opened Monday.