Eddie Palmieri, the Latin jazz artist and Grammy winner from East Harlem, has passed away at 88.
Eddie Palmieri, Influential Rumba and Latin Jazz Artist, Dies at 88 Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Rumba and Latin Jazz, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was announced by Fania Records on Wednesday evening. Gabriella, Palmieri’s daughter, informed the New York Times that he died earlier that day at their New […]
Third fatality in Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak that has affected nearly 70 people
On Wednesday, Mayor Adams announced that a third individual has died due to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem. This alarming cluster, which includes cases of severe lung inflammation, was first identified on July 25. It has impacted five postal codes in upper Manhattan, affecting at least 67 people. The identities of the three […]
Fitness model arrested after her influencer husband is discovered stabbed to death in their Harlem apartment
A fitness model has been arrested following the death of his husband, who was found stabbed in their Harlem apartment. Authorities report that 40-year-old Donald Zeven Hood called 911 around 4 a.m. on Friday, asserting that he had just awakened after a knife altercation, during which his husband had died in the bathroom. Police discovered […]
Bob Dylan’s old residence in Harlem is on the market for $3 million.
Historic Townhouse Once Owned by Bob Dylan Up for Sale A notable townhouse in Upper Manhattan, once home to musician Bob Dylan, has hit the market for $3 million. Reports indicate that Dylan lived in this five-story residence, designed by the renowned architect Stanford White, for 14 years before leaving in 2000. The artist, best […]
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem results in one death and 22 illnesses as health officials express concern
A New Yorker has died, and at least 22 others are ill due to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, according to local health officials. This news comes as a bit of a shock for the community. The New York City Health Department reported on Wednesday that clusters of pneumonia-like illnesses were first noticed on […]
Police provide bicycle to Harlem girl injured by accidental gang shooting
8-Year-Old Girl Honored for Bravery After Gun Violence Incident An 8-year-old girl from Manhattan, Fatow Keita, received recognition from the NYPD on Friday, nearly eight months after a traumatic experience involving a shooting incident. She was caught in the crossfire between two teenage gang members. Fatow beamed with joy when she was presented with her […]
Will there be a new episode of ‘Godfather of Harlem’ this week?
This past week had some thrilling moments for streaming enthusiasts. It wasn’t only about the FX series; Bear is back with more culinary chaos, and Chinaka Hodge’s Iron Heart debuted on Disney+. Viewers might want to cool off with Netflix’s new crime drama Waterfront, or catch the second season of Peacock’s enjoyable Poker Face. Plus, […]
New initiative begins in the battle against rats as contraceptive program launches in Harlem
City’s New Strategy Against Rats: Birth Control The city has just initiated a unique approach to combat its most disliked pests—rats. Recently, a program was launched that incorporates birth control for these rodents in Harlem, as outlined in city council documents. This initiative follows the recent introduction of “Empire Bins” in the same neighborhood, which […]
Suspect in the murder of Harlem bodega owner Momma Zee presents strange justification.
Ricky Shelby, 24, faced a Manhattan judge recently after a murder charge against him was sealed. He claims he accidentally shot Exenia Mette, a beloved 61-year-old neighborhood grandmother, during a shootout in April. Mette, known as “Momma Zee” and the owner of a local bodega, was struck in the head by a bullet while she […]
Plan to allow swimming in the heavily polluted Harlem River won’t prevent 2 billion gallons of sewage from being released there, according to activists.
Harlem River Swimming Proposal Faces Backlash Activists in the Bronx are expressing frustration over a proposal to open the notoriously polluted Harlem River for swimming, arguing that it does little to address the issue of raw sewage being dumped into the water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the goal is to improve water quality […]