East Harlem

A worker fell down a hole at the 2nd Avenue subway construction site in East Harlem. Other construction workers and firefighters collaborated to rescue the victim.

An MTA construction worker was rescued after falling into a 10-foot trench in East Harlem, prompting a major emergency response and complex rescue operation.

A property tax break incentivizing smaller developments in New York City has led to the loss of 538 affordable apartments. Developer Clipper Equity plans to build seven 99-unit buildings in East Harlem on a site that could have supported more affordable housing.

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board is set to vote on a possible rent freeze, with tenant leaders and housing advocacy groups planning a rally ahead of the meeting at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem.

Over 154,000 New York City public school students experienced homelessness in the past year, with housing instability causing chronic absenteeism and poor academic performance. The CityFHEPS rental assistance program could reduce homelessness but remains underutilized despite laws passed in 2023.

A City Council bill aims to make city-owned grocery stores permanent by expanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s five-store pilot plan into law. Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez, a co-sponsor, argues the initiative addresses food access issues in areas like South Williamsburg, East Harlem, and The Bronx, with stores expected to open by 2029.

The Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 expansion will extend the line from the Upper East Side to East Harlem, with funding, machinery, and personnel now in place. Gov. Kathy Hochul and other officials announced the project's progress, highlighting its long-awaited status.

New York City officials broke ground on a major milestone for the Second Avenue subway extension, a project that has been in development for over a century. The extension is expected to transform East Harlem.

New York officials broke ground on the next phase of the Second Avenue Subway, a nearly $7 billion project to extend the Q line into East Harlem and potentially west to Broadway. Tunnel boring machines will begin work in 2027, with three new stations expected to open by 2032, following a legal dispute over withheld federal funds.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials broke ground on the next phase of the Second Avenue Subway, extending the Q line to East Harlem with three new ADA-compliant stations. The $6.9 billion project includes tunnel boring starting in early 2024 and aims to connect 125th Street to Park Avenue, benefiting 100,000 residents. Funding includes a $1.97 billion contract and $60 million in federal reimbursements.

New York City officials and residents are questioning the viability of a plan by the Mamdani administration to establish a chain of city-owned grocery stores aimed at providing cheaper groceries. The initiative faces skepticism from stakeholders in East Harlem and City Hall.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for city-owned grocery stores faces criticism from economists and business owners, who argue it could harm small grocers and burden taxpayers. The initiative, part of a larger redevelopment project in the Bronx, aims to lower food costs but is seen as a 'wasteful distraction' by critics like Adam Lehodey of the Manhattan Institute. A second store is planned for East Harlem, despite existing grocery options in the area.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for city-owned grocery stores faces criticism from economists and local businesses, who argue it will harm small grocers and burden taxpayers. The first store, set to open in 2027 in Hunts Point, Bronx, is part of a larger redevelopment project, while a second is planned for East Harlem. Critics question the need for additional grocery options in well-served areas.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to open a city-run grocery store is facing opposition from local grocers who fear it will hurt their businesses. The city plans to spend $30 million to build the store, which is expected to open next year in East Harlem. The proposal is part of a broader effort to address rising grocery costs in the city.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to open a city-run grocery store is facing opposition from local grocers who fear it will hurt their businesses. The city plans to spend $30 million to build the store, which is expected to open next year in East Harlem. The store is part of a broader effort to address rising grocery costs in the city.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with assault after allegedly body-slamming and stomping a 15-year-old girl on a New York City sidewalk following a refusal to provide his phone number. The incident, captured on video, occurred in East Harlem, causing the girl injuries requiring medical attention and ongoing therapy. The suspect’s mother claimed the girl had bullied him, while the victim’s mother condemned the attack as intentional violence.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem faces pushback from local bodegas and supermarkets, which question its feasibility and warn of economic harm to small businesses.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a government-run grocery initiative as a 'grand experiment' to subsidize staples and lower prices through private operators. The plan includes five borough sites, with a $70 million allocation for development, aiming to address rising grocery costs and ensure affordability.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open five government-run grocery stores by 2030, a move criticized by economist Daniel Di Martino as a doomed socialist experiment that will cost taxpayers millions and harm private businesses. Di Martino argues government stores lack profit incentives and will undercut existing retailers like Aldi and Costco in East Harlem.