An Uphill Battle: City Cuts Into Backlog of Public Housing Repairs
Some Harlem residents wait years for home repairs. The New York City Housing Authority is working on it.
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December, 2011
For Bilingual Kids, Language Barriers Are Higher Uptown
Bilingual children’s language difficulties may incorrectly place them in special ed classes.
Living Wage Act Inspires Fierce Debate
The movement to raise citywide wages gets mixed reviews from Uptown officials and residents.
East Harlem Restaurants Graded Worst in Manhattan
A year into the city’s new restaurant grading system, East Harlem restaurants receive worse ratings than elsewhere uptown.
Harlem Start-Up Offers Trendy Lingerie for the Plus-Sized
The Harlem Business Alliance recently awarded $5,000 to promising entrepreneur Precious Williams, whose new business, Curvy Girlz Lingerie, offers trendy lingerie options for the plus-sized.
December 16, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Uptown Celebrates 100 Years of Bearden, Harlem’s ‘True Renaissance Man’
Romare Bearden, internationally known for his collages, grew up in Harlem, which is leading celebrations of his centennial.
Uptown Microlenders Help Immigrant Women Launch Businesses
As the number of immigrant entrepreneurs in America grows, so do microlending institutions that seek to help them.
Pinball Sweeps Washington Heights
Pinball fans and competitors gathered in Washington Heights for a new pinball competition.
Walmart Tries to Cultivate Harlem Support
Harlem community organizations have mixed feelings about Walmart after rumors that the corporation is looking to build a community size store on a 125th Street and Lenox Ave lot.
December 8, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
