Harlem

Fourteen cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hall and Yorkville. The illness, which can be life-threatening, previously affected Harlem.

A power outage at King Towers in Harlem disrupted residents during a heatwave, leaving some without air conditioning or fans. Tenant Kassia Diomande expressed frustration over the sweltering conditions and lack of cooling resources.

A Harlem NYCHA apartment complex has been partially without power and air conditioning for two consecutive days due to outages in New York City amid extreme heat. Part of the building has been affected since Thursday afternoon.

Bob Dylan’s Harlem townhouse at 265 W. 139th St. sold for $2.8 million after being on the market with a price reduction. The landmarked Renaissance Revival home in Strivers’ Row served as Dylan’s residence from 1986 to 2000.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates have won multiple primaries in New York City, including victories by Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. The movement is transitioning from a pressure campaign to a potential governing bloc, with at least 15 DSA-endorsed candidates set to join Albany next year.

A 56-year-old New Jersey woman found her tires slashed and an antisemitic note on her car in Harlem, Manhattan. The note included the phrase 'Zionist rats aren't welcome anywhere but Antarctica or hell.'

A Tony Award-winning choreographer is accused of bypassing his exclusive real estate agreement with Douglas Elliman to sell two Harlem properties worth $6 million to Al Sharpton, allegedly excluding the firm from a broker fee. The lawsuit alleges the choreographer negotiated the sale directly with Sharpton, circumventing the agreed-upon real estate partnership.

JPMorgan Chase plans to expand its Community Center program by doubling the number of branches in low-income areas and hiring 150 additional community managers. These centers provide free financial education workshops and aim to reach 5 million attendees, aligning with the bank's compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and its goal of increasing access to banking services.

A five-term congressman was defeated by a 32-year-old community organizer supported by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The victory margin came from 7% of the district's registered Democrats, with an analyst noting low voter turnout enabled the win.

Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network (NAN) has purchased the Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem, transitioning from a rented space to permanent ownership. The building, previously owned by choreographer George Faison, will serve as NAN's new headquarters and is named the 'House of Justice Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Workshop.'

Rev. Al Sharpton is finalizing a new Harlem headquarters for his National Action Network organization, transitioning from renting to owning the property to secure a long-term presence in the area.

Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network (NAN) has purchased the former Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem, transitioning from a rented space to permanent ownership. The building, previously owned by Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison, is now named 'House of Justice Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Workshop' following renovations.

Four people, including several teens, were injured in a shooting outside a Harlem basketball court at 1:18 a.m. on 143 Street and Lenox Avenue. All victims were hospitalized in stable condition, and police are investigating the incident without any arrests made.

Four people were wounded in a shooting in Harlem, including two teenagers aged 16 and 17. The victims sustained injuries to their feet, with a 20-year-old shot in the groin and a 21-year-old in the left foot near West 143rd Street and Lenox Avenue.

Four people, including two teenagers, were shot at a playground in Harlem, New York City, and hospitalized. The NYPD reported the incident occurred around 1:18 a.m. on Sunday at Brigadier General Charles Young Playground.

A 32-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Harlem on Friday night. The incident occurred near the intersection of 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue around 9:45 p.m., and police are actively investigating the case.

A drug trafficking operation was uncovered at Harlem’s Lincoln Houses, a NYCHA complex, leading to the arrest of six individuals following a year-long investigation involving undercover drug purchases and court-authorized searches.

A 13-year-old boy was killed in a collision with an SUV while riding an electric scooter in Harlem on Thursday night. The incident occurred on West 112th Street around 8:46 p.m., with a 14-year-old passenger also involved.

A 13-year-old boy riding a motor scooter was killed after colliding head-on with a 2024 Chevy Tahoe in Harlem. The incident involved a 14-year-old boy on the scooter who was traveling westbound on West 112th Street.

A 21-year-old woman was raped in the 125th Street-Saint Nicholas Avenue subway station in Harlem at around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday. The attack occurred in the station, not on a train, and police are investigating the suspect.

An unhinged attacker in an antisemitic subway attack was identified as an ex-artist with a documented history of mental illness, according to sources. A neighbor confirmed the individual has mental health issues.

SNAP recipients in the tri-state area, particularly adults living alone without children, face potential loss of benefits starting June 1 due to new rules. The changes target individuals aged 18 to 64 in neighborhoods like Harlem.

A man was shot outside a church in Harlem while attending his brother's funeral, according to police. The incident occurred during the funeral service.

New York's state reparations commission held its final public hearing in Harlem, where residents urged officials to provide direct cash payments to Black Americans as a step toward 'true justice.' Attendees emphasized that such payments should be part of a broader reparations effort.

A man from Harlem has pleaded guilty to drug charges. The case represents another drug-related conviction in the New York City area.

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York, with Queen Camilla reading to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visiting a community organization in Harlem.

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited New York City following a meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. They toured the 9/11 Memorial, with Charles visiting an urban farm in Harlem and Camilla visiting the New York Public Library.