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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.

Unemployed Seniors Struggle to Find Work

Unemployed Seniors Struggle to Find Work

The country has seen a rise in unemployed seniors; uptown is no exception.

An Uphill Battle: City Cuts Into Backlog of Public Housing Repairs

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.

For Bilingual Kids, Language Barriers Are Higher Uptown

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

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

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.

Uptown Celebrates 100 Years of Bearden, Harlem’s ‘True Renaissance Man’

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

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.

Retiring Frederick Douglass Principal Leaves Big Shoes to Fill

Retiring Frederick Douglass Principal Leaves Big Shoes to Fill

As a new principal takes over Frederick Douglass Academy, parents and teachers reflect on former principal Gregory Hodge and worry about the future.

COASTing Along: Seniors Flock to Transit Program Uptown

COASTing Along: Seniors Flock to Transit Program Uptown

ARC Senior Center’s new transportation program helps older adults remain in their homes.

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