East Harlem businesses express that ongoing MTA construction is hurting them: ‘Total brutes’
Local businesses feel like they are being treated as “second-class” citizens. The ongoing construction for the Second Avenue Subway is severely impacting small businesses in East Harlem. Shop owners expressed their frustration, stating that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is acting like “brutes,” disregarding the harm caused to their operations. This nearly $8 billion project […]
One Player Dead, Two People Hurt in Shooting at Harlem Basketball Tournament
Shooting at Harlem Basketball Tournament A shooting incident at the Kingdom Basketball Tournament in Harlem late Friday night resulted in the death of one player and injuries to two spectators. The victim, Kinu Rochford, 35, was reportedly shot while watching the game during breaks between matches. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, Rochford was […]
Basketball player fatally shot during crowded Harlem tournament
A shooting at a basketball tournament in Harlem left one person dead and two others injured Friday night, according to police and witnesses. Gunfire erupted around 10:30 p.m. during the Kingdom Basketball Tournament held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Towers, located on Lenox Street between 112th and 115th Streets. A 35-year-old participant was shot […]
Harlem attorney talks about her American dream
Until July 4, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing American individuals articulating their visions of the American Dream in 2026. Notable contributors include Khadija Sharif-Drinkard, who serves as the senior vice president of business for ABC News and has authored “Power Reimagined: My Mission to Get It, Grow It, and Give […]
Harlem Grocery Store Owned by Zohran Mamdani Has Already Secured $25M in Public Funds, Totaling $55M
East Harlem Grocery Store Renovation Costs Raise Eyebrows The site for a new government-run grocery store in East Harlem has been chosen by socialist Mayor Zoran Mamdani, with a budget of $30 million. Interestingly, this site was already approved for a $25 million renovation funded by taxpayers several years ago. This brings the total estimated […]
East Harlem grocery store location has already received $25M in taxpayer money.
Mayor’s Grocery Store Plan in East Harlem Raises Eyebrows New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has proposed a $30 million government-owned grocery store in East Harlem, focusing on a location already earmarked for a significant public renovation. This has sparked confusion among local business leaders, as the area, known as La Marqueta, had previously been […]
Mayor Mamdani’s grocery store initiative faces opposition from East Harlem businesses.
Mayor’s Grocery Store Proposal Faces Criticism New York City’s Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has put forward a plan to establish a city-owned grocery store, but it is encountering resistance from local grocers in East Harlem. They argue that the neighborhood already has a surplus of supermarkets and liquor stores. The initiative aims to launch public grocery […]
14-year-old boy taken into custody for attacking 15-year-old girl’s head in East Harlem
Teen Charged After Assaulting Girl on NYC Sidewalk A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault following a disturbing incident captured on video, where he tackled a 15-year-old girl and stomped on her head in New York City. The confrontation reportedly arose when the girl refused to share her phone number with the boy. Footage […]
Zohran Mamdani’s grocery store in New York City would rival the already budget-friendly supermarkets in Harlem.
Concerns Over Mayor Mamdani’s Grocery Plan in East Harlem Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s initiative to establish a municipal grocery market at La Marqueta in East Harlem faces significant criticism, especially given the hefty $30 million price tag for a relatively small 9,000-square-foot store that won’t even open until 2029. His assertion that the community lacks affordable […]
Teenager assaults girl on Harlem street after she allegedly refused to share her phone number
Attack on a 15-Year-Old in Harlem A video has surfaced showing a violent incident involving a 14-year-old boy who assaulted a girl on a Harlem street. The attack reportedly stemmed from the girl refusing to provide her phone number. The altercation, targeting a 15-year-old victim, took place around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of East […]