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New Law to Limit Federal Presence at Rikers Island, Restrict Deportations

New Law to Limit Federal Presence at Rikers Island, Restrict Deportations

A new law will prevent the New York City Department of Corrections from cooperating with Department of Homeland Security in the deportation of undocumented immigrants with no criminal record.

Take A Bite Out of Uptown Eats

Take A Bite Out of Uptown Eats

Local chefs, butchers and foodies show off their culinary creations.

Walmart Tries to Cultivate Harlem Support

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.

SLIDESHOW: Running for East Harlem

SLIDESHOW: Running for East Harlem

Two first-time runners race to raise money for Harlem RBI in the 41st annual New York City Marathon.

NYC Marathon: Running for East Harlem’s future

NYC Marathon: Running for East Harlem’s future

During Sunday’s New York City Marathon, seven runners raised more than $54,000 for Harlem RBI, an organization for East Harlem’s children.

Booklovers Fight for Stores Uptown

Booklovers Fight for Stores Uptown

Word Up, a pop up bookstore negotiates to remain in Washington Heights while an entrepreneur tries to open a bookstore in East Harlem.

Dominican Immigrants Send Less Money to Families Abroad

Dominican Immigrants Send Less Money to Families Abroad

Dominican immigrants struggling with the recession send less money to their families abroad.

Tayshana Murphy’s Alleged Killers Plead Not Guilty in Dramatic Hearing

Tayshana Murphy’s Alleged Killers Plead Not Guilty in Dramatic Hearing

The judge called for heightened security as tension erupted at a court appearance for Tayshana Murphy’s alleged murderers.

Despite Arrests, Basketball Star’s Murder Stokes Frustration with Police

Despite Arrests, Basketball Star’s Murder Stokes Frustration with Police

The murder of Tayshana “Chicken” Murphy, an 18-year-old Murry Bergtraum High School basketball star, has led Grant Houses residents to demand a greater police presence.

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