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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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…
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, Star of ‘The Cosby Show’ and Advocate for Black Creativity, Dies at 54
Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, the actor who became a household name as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and later distinguished himself as a director, poet, 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…
All Back Pain Is Not the Same!
My grandma is determined to stay active. She walks over 3 flights of stairs every day as well as running to 145th street to catch…
Phillip A. Payton, Jr. – The Father of Harlem
Philip A. Payton Jr. was an influential Black real estate entrepreneur, often called the “Father of Harlem.” His efforts were pivotal in transforming Harlem into…









