‘Clean Heat’ in Washington Heights Means Better Air, Perhaps Bigger Bills
No. 6 oil, a heavy fuel used to heat many Washington Heights and Inwood buildings, will be prohibited in 2015.
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Harlem4Obama Returns with Same Goal, Different Strategy
Harlem4Obama campaign relaunches with plans to double voter registration.
Washington Heights Man Arrested on Terrorism Charges
Jose Pimentel was planning to bomb uptown sites, police said.
UPDATE: Another Bump in the Road for East Harlem Bicycle Lanes
Community Board 11 rescinded its vote in support of protected bicycle paths on First and Second avenues in East Harlem.
Uptowners Urged to Take On Marcus Garvey Park Conditions
After the Marcus Garvey Park scored poorly in a recent survey, parks groups and officials have called on the neighborhood to take its cleanup into their own hands.
CityBench Program Provides a Place for Elderly to Rest
The CityBench program provides public seating in East Harlem, creating a more age-friendly environment.
November 8, 2011 | Posted in Government | Read More »
Ward’s Island Pedestrian Bridge to Close for Reconstruction
Pedestrians to Ward’s and Randall’s Island have to use alternative routes starting Monday.
October 31, 2011 | Posted in Government | Read More »
Surging Herman Cain Buoys Harlem’s Black Conservatives
Harlem’s black conservatives, scarce but energized, pin their hopes on Herman Cain.
October 25, 2011 | Posted in Government | Read More »
Reducing Litter One Knot At A Time
The Adopt-a-Basket program encourages residents to keep their streets clean when trash cans overflow.
Harlem Housing Undergoes Green Makeover
East Harlem apartment buildings are first in the nation to receive federal funding to make affordable housing green, though residents prefer security improvements.
October 25, 2011 | Posted in Government | Read More »
