Harlem woman has a rough fall in her faulty wheelchair
Wheelchair Incident Strands Woman on Icy Sidewalk Susan King encountered a challenging situation when her wheelchair became stuck on an icy patch. The 66-year-old was navigating a Harlem sidewalk when her electric wheelchair hit a heap of snow and slush outside an M&T Bank. She struggled to maintain her balance. “I won’t back down from […]
Harlem children question the city’s chief of police about Mamdani and firearm violence.
Children’s Concerns on Gun Violence Addressed by Police Commissioner Dozens of children engaged with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch at a community event in Harlem, where they discussed the NYPD’s strategies to combat rising gun violence and what it means for a woman to lead the police force. “Hi, I’m Mariah,” a young girl introduced herself, […]
Governor Hochul discreetly puts aside the downtown 2nd Ave. subway project to prioritize a route through Harlem.
Governor Hochul Advances Second Avenue Subway Plans Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing forward with her long-awaited Second Avenue subway project, but this move has raised concerns about the timeline for completing other lines. She recently unveiled plans to extend the subway along 125th Street, adding new Q stations at Lenox Avenue, St. Nicholas Avenue, and […]
Man accused of fatally stabbing former girlfriend in violent Harlem attack says he was heavily intoxicated, according to the District Attorney.
A man accused of attacking his estranged girlfriend in her Harlem apartment, resulting in 50 stab wounds, claimed he was too intoxicated to recall the event, according to prosecutors on Wednesday. Luis Marquez, aged 41, faces murder charges and was ordered to be held without bail following the brutal assault on Carmen Lopez, his former […]
Former partner arrested for stabbing Harlem woman ’50 times’ in surprise attack, says she was his ‘whole life’
An ex-boyfriend, who has been described as unstable, is facing charges for the brutal murder of his former girlfriend in a Harlem building. This indictment came after he reportedly told police that she was his “everything in life.” Luis Marquez, 41, is accused of stabbing Carmen Lopez, 47, a mother of four, around 50 times […]
Harlem woman identified as mother of four fatally stabbed in hallway attack by ‘jealous’ ex-boyfriend
A woman from Harlem, who unfortunately became a victim of a horrific attack, has been identified as a 47-year-old mother of four. This tragedy, marked by an alarming number of stab wounds—reportedly around 50—occurred early Monday morning near the elevator of her building on West 129th Street. According to police and various sources, the attack […]
Zohran Mamdani energetically campaigns in Harlem for the mayoral election
Political Tensions in Harlem Ahead of Election Harlem was fairly quiet until later in the morning on Sunday, though it was sunny and bright. Zoran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor, spoke at the First Corinthian Baptist Church to rally support among the Black community. A bit further down the street, around 50 people had […]
Yogi Berra’s rookie jersey from 1947 discovered at a Harlem Boys & Girls Club is going up for auction
Yogi Berra’s autographed rookie jersey from 1947, worn during his time with the New York Yankees, is currently being auctioned and has the potential to sell for as much as $1 million. This unique pinstriped piece of baseball memorabilia, saved from the Boys & Girls Club of East Harlem, will be up for bids until […]
Harlem River, known for its pollution, is now safe for swimming.
Harlem River Declared “Swimmable,” But Concerns Persist It’s time to swap out your protective gear for swimwear, or so it seems. The state has officially declared the Harlem River—a waterway known for its pollution—a “swimmable” site. However, activists warn that ongoing issues with sewage and stormwater runoff may undermine this designation, potentially hindering future cleanup […]
Jane Fonda appears at New York City’s yearly animal blessing event and then enjoys some fried chicken from Harlem.
This time it’s Jane’s Jungle. Earlier this month, New York City’s grand Gothic cathedral marked the annual feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrating the blessing of animals. It’s quite special, really. I used to host a similar event at St. John the Divine for over a decade until the pandemic came along and […]