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Central Harlem

February 25, 2013

Harlem Shake Inspired by Harlem Mom

Albert Leopold Boyce, or Al B., who died in 2006 from heart failure, created the dance in the 1980s.

Washington Heights

December 02, 2012

Police Seek Suspect in Attempted Washington Heights Rape

The NYPD is asking the public for help catching a man wanted for an attempted rape Uptown.

Central Harlem

September 26, 2012

Louis Farrakhan Tells Harlem They Have Power to Stop Violence

The controversial Nation of Islam leader told crowds to stop "blaming the white man."

Central Harlem

August 23, 2012

Rucker Park Shooting Suspect Indicted for Attempted Murder

Ricardo Laing, 24, was charged with attempted murder for wildly shooting into a Rucker Park crowd.

Central Harlem

August 07, 2012

Harlem Residents Fed Up With Gun Violence Plan Protest Walks

Residents plan to mark "National Night Out Against Crime" with a walk through Rucker Park.

Central Harlem

August 01, 2012

Rucker Park Tournament Restarts With Increased Police Presence

The Entertainer's Basketball Classic restarted after a shooting left five people wounded last week.

Central Harlem

July 30, 2012

Rucker Park Basketball Tournament Shut Down by Cops

Tournament founder Greg Marius says police prevented the event from reopening Monday.

Hamilton Heights

July 30, 2012

Cops Arrest Suspect in Rucker Park Shooting

Ricardo Laing, 24, was charged with attempted in the shooting at Rucker Park that left five wounded.

Central Harlem

July 26, 2012

Harlem Basketball Tournament To Resume Following Rucker Park Shooting

A shooting during the Entertainers Basketball Classic left five people injured.

Central Harlem

July 26, 2012

Rucker Park Shooting Leaves Five Hurt

A gun battle broke out after a disputed call during a basketball game at the famous court, police said.

Central Harlem

May 04, 2012

Central Harlem Landmark Plan to Push for New Historic Districts

CB 10, which covers Central Harlem, has unveiled its first comprehensive preservation plan.

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.

Harlem

January 09, 2012

Rucker Park, Home to NBA and Street Ball Stars, Could Become Landmark

CB10 wants to give Rucker Park, home to NBA and street ball legends alike, historic designation.

Manhattan

June 09, 2011

Free WiFi Coming to Parks Across Manhattan

Battery Park and Thomas Jefferson Park already have WiFi. The High Line, Marcus Garvey Park and others soon will.

Manhattan

August 12, 2010

Jay-Z Kicks Off World Basketball Festival at Radio City Music Hall Thursday Night

Jay-Z will perform at the kick-off of the World Basketball Festival at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday.