From Crisis Mayor to Independent Operator: What Will Endure of Mayor Adams’ Tenure—and Where He Might Go Next When Eric Adams took office on January…
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Education at the Center: The 56th African American Day Parade Returns to Harlem
This September, Harlem will once again host one of New York City’s most powerful celebrations of Black pride and progress: the 56th Annual African American…
New HBCU Early College Prep High School Opens in Jamaica, Queens — A First for NYC
Jamaica, Queens — New York City’s first high school built around the culture and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities opened its doors this…
Legionnaires’ Disease: New York City’s Indoor Water Risk—and How Nature Can Help
As of August 6, 2025, three people have died and 70 have been diagnosed in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central and East Harlem, according…
Harlem Spoke Loud and Clear at Reparations Hearing. Will New York Listen?
In 2023, New York became just the second state in the nation—after California—to establish a reparations commission to study the ongoing impact of slavery and…

One45 Project Approved: Harlem Rezoning Clears Path for Housing, Senior Units, and Technology Center
HARLEM — The New York City Council has granted final approval for the controversial One45 development in Central Harlem, authorizing a major rezoning that will…
One45 Rezoning Clears Council Committees, Unlocking Housing and Major Community Benefits for Harlem
After years of heated debate, broken proposals, and deep skepticism from Harlem residents, the rezoning of the One45 site at West 145th Street and Lenox…
Lawmakers Push to Reinforce Mitchell-Lama Protections Amid Rising Housing Pressures
In a packed meeting this past Saturday, tenants, housing advocates, and state lawmakers gathered to discuss a new wave of legislation aimed at safeguarding New…
The Rise of Black Gentrifiers in Harlem: A Complex Story of Renewal and Displacement
For over a century, Harlem has been a center of Black culture, history, and resilience, home to intellectuals, artists, and working-class families, and the heart…
Community Board 10 Rejects One45 Rezoning After Deadlocked Vote
Harlem, NY – In a decisive vote on Wednesday night, Manhattan Community Board 10 (CB10) rejected the latest proposal for the controversial One45 development, dealing…









