Archive for: December, 2010

Former Inwood Resident to Head Public Library System

Former Inwood Resident to Head Public Library System

Anthony Marx, incoming president of the New York Public Library and former Inwood resident, shares his childhood memories and hopes for the future.

Team Taino: “The growth that I see now is amazing”

Team Taino: “The growth that I see now is amazing”

As Taino Towers looks beyond basketball, the realities of an inner-city youth program emerge.

Manna’s: As Soul Food Dwindles in Harlem, an Unlikely Champion Survives

Manna’s: As Soul Food Dwindles in Harlem, an Unlikely Champion Survives

Owned by Korean immigrant Betty Park, Manna’s faces recession, gentrification.

Uptown Thrift Stores See Boost in Sales This Season

Uptown Thrift Stores See Boost in Sales This Season

More shoppers chose thrift stores to make holiday purchases this year…

Hot Bread Kitchen To Help Launch Food Entrepreneurs

Hot Bread Kitchen To Help Launch Food Entrepreneurs

Moving to East Harlem from Queens, the nonprofit organization will help launch small food businesses.

Rennie Rots as Recession Hits Abyssinian

Rennie Rots as Recession Hits Abyssinian

After demolition by the Abyssinian Development Corp., the future of the Renaissance complex remains unclear.

Bloomberg’s New Tenure Plan Triggers Demo and Debate

Bloomberg’s New Tenure Plan Triggers Demo and Debate

City schools face new tenure policies, sparking protests.

Lawyer Raises Rare Defense in Harlem Murder Trial

Lawyer Raises Rare Defense in Harlem Murder Trial

In the murder trial of Daniel H. Israel, defense attorney David Hammer argues that his client was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Harlem School of the Arts Rises From the Ashes

The Harlem School of the Arts Rises From the Ashes

After closing its doors in April, the Harlem School of Arts is actively working towards financial stability.

Police Hunt Suspect In West Harlem Burglaries

Police Hunt Suspect In West Harlem Burglaries

A man is believed to have taken electronics, clothing and cash from 16 apartments in West Harlem over the past six months.

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