Harlem

Harlem tenants voiced frustration over a prolonged elevator outage at an apartment building. During her visit, Lindsay Tuchman spoke with the residents, including one woman who reported being unable to reach her fifth-floor apartment.

A man was slashed during a dispute that occurred on the D train in Harlem. The incident took place just before 7 p.m. Sunday while the train was approaching the 155th Street Station.

The Trump administration terminated Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants nationwide with immediate effect, causing Children’s Aid to lose $936,700 annually. This funding cut threatens crucial sexual health and youth development services across New York City communities like the Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. In response, local governments and nonprofit groups have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's decision.

A search is currently underway for 20-year-old Isaac Wilkie, who has autism. His loved ones posted pictures of him near his home in Harlem on Thursday evening.

Multiple lawsuits have been filed regarding a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC. The dangerous infection affected areas including the Upper East Side and Harlem. Families involved with these four suits are attempting to prevent any future outbreaks.

A 37-year-old man was shoved onto subway tracks at Harlem's 125th Street station on Aug. 4, sustaining injuries but avoiding contact with the third rail. He was pulled to safety by commuters and hospitalized in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made.

A deadly Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem killed seven New Yorkers last year, but the Health Department continued to face criticism in 2026, six months after Mamdani's inauguration. The incident highlighted ongoing failures in managing public health crises.

Harlem public defenders ended an 11-day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with Neighborhood Defender Services management, securing salary increases and maintaining no-cost healthcare. The strike, the first in the union’s history and the city’s longest public defender strike since 1982, caused court delays and left clients without their usual attorneys.

New York City officials announced Manhattan grants to enhance Harlem's public realm, highlighting the 14-panel 'Wayfinding' mural funded by a $50,000 grant to the 125th St. Business Improvement District. The initiative combines Harlem's history and culture with commerce to attract visitors and support local businesses.

The death toll from this summer's Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC has risen to seven deaths, matching the 2025 Harlem outbreak's death toll, with 92 cases reported this year. The elderly, particularly those with health complications, are most affected.

Harlem Week will host the Percy Sutton 5K and Hazel Dukes Memorial Family Health Walk on Aug. 8, open to all ages and abilities. The 5K, organized by New York Road Runners, is a marathon qualifier, while the free one-mile walk promotes community health. Both events honor civil rights figures Percy Sutton and Hazel Dukes, who contributed to Harlem and the civil rights movement.

Over 200 public defenders from Neighborhood Defender Services in Harlem, Detroit, and Texas went on strike to demand better pay and healthcare, citing stalled negotiations since April. The state’s top prosecutor, Attorney General Letitia James, joined the picket line and urged management to meet workers’ demands.

The Neighborhood Defender Service Union (NDSU) launched simultaneous strikes in Detroit and New York City due to stalled contract negotiations with management over no-cost health insurance and cost-of-living adjustments. The union, part of UAW Local 2325, represents public defenders in Wayne County, Harlem, the Bronx, and San Marcos, Texas, protesting wage cuts and benefit losses.

A 49-year-old man was stabbed at the 125th Street subway station in Harlem on June 17 around 10:05 a.m. The suspect allegedly approached the victim from an unspecified direction on the southbound No. 6 platform. NYPD is actively searching for the suspect.

A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, with 56 confirmed cases and 8 hospitalized. Health officials identified Legionella bacteria in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings, all undergoing cleaning. No new cases have emerged in 10 days, but officials have not yet pinpointed the outbreak’s source.

A U.S. Army veteran was arrested for starting a fire outside a federal immigration court and temporary ICE holding facility in Lower Manhattan. The suspect used gasoline, a lighter, and a firework, then fired an airsoft rifle toward the building and carried anti-ICE literature. The incident caused a naturalization ceremony cancellation and injuries.

A family member of an NYPD officer was fatally shot in the eye in Harlem on Saturday. The incident occurred in an apartment near Fredrick Douglas Boulevard and Macombs Place around 1:30 a.m., with a 24-year-old man found deceased at the scene.

A 24-year-old man was shot in the eye and killed near Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Macombs Place in Harlem, police said. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

The mother of Kinu Rochford, a former college basketball standout and youth mentor, is pleading for witnesses to come forward after her son was shot and killed at a tournament in Harlem.

Kinu Rochford, a former FDU basketball player, was shot and killed on a basketball court in Harlem, according to the NYPD.

The city reported 56 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with 16 hospitalized and no deaths. A building on the Upper West Side tested positive for Legionella bacteria in its hot water system, prompting a disinfection plan, while the health department investigates potential sources like cooling towers.

The Harlem community is mourning the death of a basketball mentor following a shooting at a neighborhood court in King Towers. Police responded to gunfire reports on Lenox Avenue in Central Harlem around 10 p.m. Friday and found three individuals.

Kinu Rochford, a former college basketball player, was shot and killed during a basketball tournament in Harlem, New York City. The NYPD confirmed the incident occurred late Friday night.

Kinu Rochford, 35, a former college basketball player who played internationally, was killed in a shooting during a basketball tournament in Harlem, NYC, as confirmed by the NYPD.

One man was killed and two people were injured in a shooting at a Harlem basketball court, according to the NYPD. As of Saturday morning, no arrests had been made.

One man died and two others were injured after a shooting on a basketball court in Harlem, Manhattan, late Friday night. A 35-year-old man was shot in the head, a 28-year-old in the shin, and a 22-year-old woman in the arm, according to NYPD.

A 35-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting behind a Lenox Avenue building in Harlem, according to the NYPD. The incident involved multiple victims and occurred in a specific location in Harlem.

One man is dead, and two others are recovering after a shooting during an annual basketball tournament in Harlem late Friday. The incident occurred at the event but no further details were provided in the article.

Nolan Wells’ family, represented by Ben Crump, will demand an urgent investigation into the teen’s death and release of records. Crump and Al Sharpton will hold a press conference in Harlem, New York.

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.