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St. Nicholas Avenue

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Central Harlem

January 25, 2013

Police Seek Suspect Accused of Shooting Teen in Harlem

Police are looking for a man accused of shooting an 18-year-old in Harlem.

West Harlem

January 02, 2013

Person Pulled From Tracks at 135th Street Station in Manhattan, MTA Says

The person was not hit by a train, but service along the B and C lines was disrupted, officials said.

Washington Heights

December 12, 2012

Two People Shot on St. Nicholas Avenue

The man and woman were rushed to hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Bushwick

September 18, 2012

Bushwick Musician an Underground Stylist for Hasidic Women's Wigs

Sarah Nowicki has never introduced herself to any of her Hasidic clients.

Bushwick

August 20, 2012

'Venom' the 15-Foot Albino Python Turns Heads in Bushwick

Venom is a common sight, hanging out on her owner's stoop with his pit bulls.

Washington Heights

August 16, 2012

Man Trapped Under Elevator in Washington Heights Building

A man was trapped under the elevator in 602 W. 190th St. in Washington Heights, officials said.

Washington Heights

July 31, 2012

Pedestrian-Friendly Street Upgrades Begin in Washington Heights

High foot-traffic crossings in some parts of Washington Heights will soon be easier.

West Harlem

July 05, 2012

BMW Catches Fire on 125th Street in Harlem

A black BMW caught fire just before 11 p.m. at the corner of 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue.

Washington Heights

June 19, 2012

Police Investigating St. Nicholas Shooting That Landed Victim in Hospital

Police are investigating a Monday shooting that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition. 

Washington Heights

May 08, 2012

Traffic Calming Measures Proposed to Improve Safety for Seniors

The Department of Transportation proposed traffic changes to improve safety for senior citizens.

Washington Heights

May 03, 2012

CB12 Committee Gives Thumbs Up to Big Bar, Stunning Neighbors

Residents said a proposed bar is too big as a CB12 committee votes to recommend liquor license. 

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 12, 2012

Man Fatally Stabbed After Brawl in Washington Heights

Jonathan Delarosa, 24, was stabbed to death outside a bar on St. Nicholas Avenue near W. 182nd Street.

Harlem

February 25, 2012

Teen Shot in the Head on West 116th Street in Harlem

A man was shot in the head on West 116th Street near Seventh Avenue early Saturday, authorities said.

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 16, 2012

Man Convicted of Fatally Stabbing Uptown Bouncer Sentenced to Prison

The mother of Arsene Epouta's young son made an emotional statement at his killer's sentencing Wednesday.

Harlem

February 14, 2012

French Bistro Cedric Booted Black Women for White Patrons, Pol Says

Inez Dickens called for a boycott of Cedric eatery amid claims the owner discriminated against patrons.