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 […]
Harlem honors the new community center at Abyssinian Church in tribute to the esteemed Rev. Calvin O. Butts III
Harlem Celebrates Opening of New Cultural Centre On Sunday, more than 100 people gathered along W. 138th Avenue in Harlem for a block party to mark the opening of the new Calvin O. Butts III Educational and Cultural Centre, affiliated with the Abyssinian Baptist Church. The vibrant scene included food trucks, music, and bounce houses […]
Teenager caught in connection with the stray bullet killing of Harlem grandmother
Teen Arrested in Connection with Grandmother’s Murder A teenager was apprehended in New York City linked to the tragic murder of her 69-year-old grandmother, who was walking with a friend in Harlem. The suspect, 18, was tracked down during a coordinated operation involving Homeland Security Investigations, the NYPD’s violent gang task force, and federal agents. […]
Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal in Washington
Honoring the Harlem Hellfighters In a significant ceremony on Capitol Hill, the Secretary of Defense and various Congressional leaders took time to honor the renowned African American regiment from New York that fought during World War I. This event acknowledged the contributions of the 369th Infantry Regiment, famously known as the Harlem Hellfighters. The descendants […]