Archive for: October, 2010

Yes: Republicans do Campaign in Harlem

Yes: Republicans do Campaign in Harlem

Though the 15th Congressional District remains devoutly Democratic, Republicans continue to campaign there and the GOP district leader sees progress.

Who Killed José Lazala?

Who Killed José Lazala?

Police detectives appeal to the public for help with the José Lazala case: “We have no leads right now and no one has come forward…”

As Halloween Nears, Costume Store Temp Braves Jeers for Job

As Halloween Nears, Costume Store Temp Braves Jeers for Job

An East Harlem man takes to West 125th Street, trying to earn a permanent gig at Ricky’s, the ubiquitous costume shop.

Tourists Step Through Time in Trinity Cemetery

Tourists Step Through Time in Trinity Cemetery

Tourists come to the Trinity Church cemetery and mausoleum in Washington Heights to learn about upper Manhattan’ s past. The 168-year-old burial ground provides the final resting place for many celebrated New Yorkers: John James Audubon, Clement Clarke Moore, Ralph Waldo Ellison and Jerry Orbach, to name a few.

Teenager Slain in Harlem

Teenager Slain in Harlem

On Oct. 3, Cheyenne Baez was killed in the courtyard of A.K. Houses in Harlem. Her alleged killer was arrested, but her mother still lives in fear that his friends may harm her.

Community Health Fairs Plug Gaps In Harlem

Community Health Fairs Plug Gaps In Harlem

Community health fairs are in strong demand across Harlem, despite reports New York is recovering from the recession faster than the rest of the U.S.

Donna Cobb Is Acquitted of Husband’s Murder

Donna Cobb Is Acquitted of Husband’s Murder

Donna Cobb’s emotional testimony helped her beat a second-degree murder conviction for stabbing her allegedly abusive husband.

Harlem Social Network Hits BlackBerry

Harlem Social Network Hits BlackBerry

WeHarlem offers residents a new way to connect online.

Rice Graduate Shooting to Become Rutgers Basketball Star

Rice Graduate Shooting to Become Rutgers Basketball Star

Kadeem Jack believes that a year of prep school basketball will better prepare him for the college game.

Budget Cuts Threaten Uptown Arts Organizations

Budget Cuts Threaten Uptown Arts Organizations

After Gov. Paterson vetoed state grants for community organizations, many prominent uptown arts associations have been struggling to raise money.

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