West Harlem

Harlem charter school fights closure, gains DOE renewal

After a public hearing, Opportunity Charter School—at which over 50 percent of the students are diagnosed with disabilities—was granted a two-year renewal of its charter in December 2011.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 7 03:52 am ET

Man shot at Grant Houses, recovering in St. Luke’s

The Grant Houses are where 18-year-old basketball star Tayshana Murphy was fatally shot in September 2011.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 7 03:44 am ET

Eminent domain process nears conclusion

More than a year and a half after the New York State Court of Appeals upheld eminent domain in Manhattanville, three property owners still have not agreed on sale prices.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 6 02:20 am ET

M’ville looks for minority, women, local businesses

The University has often had a strained relationship with its neighbors in working on the campus expansion, especially when it comes to fulfilling its employment promises. But small business owners said they had a lot more to be happy about on Tuesday.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 3 03:44 am ET

Fresh, local produce comes to Harlem bodegas

Fresh Bodegas is about promoting easy access to healthy food, and Harlemites are pleased with the new influx of produce on their corners.

By Gina Lee | Feb 2 04:00 am ET

Politicians push back against school closing

At a Tuesday night meeting at the 26th police precinct, City Council member Robert Jackson and several other politicians joined the chorus of support for Wadleigh Secondary School.

By Finn Vigeland | Feb 1 04:42 am ET

Progress of Starbucks jobs program unclear

Starbucks and the Harlem-based ADC said in October that they would collaborate to give Harlem residents business training and to work on community service initiatives.

By Daphne Chen | Feb 1 04:20 am ET

Rangel talks redistricting, West Harlem's future

In an interview Monday, Rangel dished on the potential redrawing of his district, comparing the shape of the new area to the likeness of a dragon, and said he was satisfied with the probe of the West Harlem Development Corporation.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 31 02:36 am ET

Rangel's district might be expanded to Westchester

Congressman Charlie Rangel needs to accept the changes, New York State Assembly member Herman Farrell told attendees at a Saturday town hall.

By Daphne Chen | Jan 30 03:36 am ET

Harlem rezoning plan has local residents nervous

At a meeting with city officials on Thursday night, residents criticized the rezoning plan’s Environmental Assessment Statement.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 27 05:14 am ET

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