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New York City

May 03, 2013

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Catch a parade, a festival or some great drinks to honor this Mexican holiday.

West Harlem

March 25, 2013

West Harlem Local Development Corporation Gives $2M in Grants to 83 Groups

Columbia University agreed to provide the money as a part of its West Harlem campus expansion.

West Harlem

March 21, 2013

West Harlem Development Corporation Head Steadies Once-Troubled Group

The WHDC will award $2 million in grants Thursday.

West Harlem

January 09, 2013

Plan to Convert Harlem Gas Meter Station to High-Volume Sparks Concern

Plans to upgrade a natural gas meter station to allow greater volume is worrying Harlem neighbors.

West Harlem

December 19, 2012

Group Distributing Columbia Cash Did Nothing Illegal, Investigators Say

The West Harlem Development Corporation signed a settlement deal with the attorney general's office.

West Harlem

August 14, 2012

St. Mary's Urban Farm Reclaims the Land to Feed West Harlem Parish

The farm has produced hundreds of pounds of food in its first year.

West Harlem

June 25, 2012

Group Handling Columbia Cash Pledges 500 Summer Jobs

The troubled West Harlem Local Development Corporation said it will fund 500 jobs.

Harlem

June 01, 2012

Whole Foods Has Pick of the Real Estate Crop if it Moves to Harlem

Some Harlem real estate experts think West Harlem would be a prime location for the store.

Harlem

May 02, 2012

Community Draws Up Plan of Action to Defeat Violence in Harlem

Community members are meeting with the commander of the 30th Precinct to develop solutions.

Harlem

April 09, 2012

Executive Director Hired for Group Handling Columbia Cash

The group was formed in 2009 but has come under scrutiny for its practices.

Harlem

April 05, 2012

Harlem Tenants Meet Landlords Over ID Plan That Raised Privacy Concerns

The two sides agreed to further discussions about the picture identification plan.

Harlem

March 24, 2012

Columbia Students, Activists Occupy Harlem Warehouse in Campus Expansion

Group says they want to prevent eminent domain from being used.

Harlem

March 20, 2012

Harlem Tenants Protest Building ID Plan

Residents of 3333 Broadway say said the plan requiring ID cards was ill-conceived.

Harlem

March 15, 2012

Community Demands Full Day Pre-K as Part of $150 Million Columbia Deal

Two half-day sessions each day are currently planned at Teachers College, but residents want more.

Harlem

March 13, 2012

Program Helps Harlem Children Reach Goals Through Art

The tuition-free program, founded by Adarsh Alphons, helps children create and discuss art.