World Cup sparks renewed calls for West Harlem ferry service
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
Former Miss Subways reunite to honor New York women past and present
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
New York City's free outdoor pools open for summer 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem on Saturday to celebrate opening weekend for NYC pools.
11-year-old Knicks superfan dedicates song to championship team
Mariah Rae, a Harlem native, has performed on some big stages, including The Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Atlantic Hawks State Farm Arena.
86-year-old killed by falling tree during storm in NYC park
Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
The Cotton Club joins list of jazz clubs closing in Harlem
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Boy shot by stray bullet as a kid set to graduate high school in N.J.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Harlem businesses fear 2nd Avenue subway project steers away customers
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
2 dead in fire at Hempstead house that was supposed to be vacant, officials say
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Free club teaches children in Harlem a lifesaving skill
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
Hidden gem in Central Park celebrates 1 year in operation after renovations
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Inwood residents displaced by fire say they've been worried for years
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
Proposed N.Y. law would reward restaurants for donating meals
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
Community health centers in Harlem worry about state budget battle
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
Head of Harlem housing nonprofit arrested over delayed repairs
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.