Harlem

No rain on Rangel's parade

Despite an ethics controversy that may derail Congressman Charles Rangel's career, a host of loyal politicians and constituents attended the Dominican Day Parade just to support him.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 9 10:39 am ET

Special education heightens charter debate

As the storm of controversy surrounding New York City charter schools continues to brew, special education has emerged as a particularly contentious issue.

By Ray Katz | Apr 28 03:45 am ET

Amid political tensions, uncertainty for Perkins’ Senate race

As potential congressional candidates begin to rise to the forefront of Harlem’s political arena, one typically vocal politician has been decidedly quiet about his own bid for election—or lack thereof.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Apr 15 05:06 am ET

Sweeten up: Harlem bakeries seek to be the icing on the neighborhood cake

Harlem and campus bakeries try to take the cake

By Devin Briski | Mar 24 11:16 pm ET

French charter school faces space, money challenges

The New York French American Charter School plans to open its doors to teach kindergarten, first, and second grades this fall, and expand after that. But months after being approved, the school that had been slated for Harlem still hasn’t found a home.

By Joy Resmovits | Mar 1 01:58 am ET

CB9 aims to involve Harlem in census

As the decennial U.S. census approaches, Community Board 9 members, and city officials are gearing up to address problems concerning Harlem’s participation—or lack thereof.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 22 03:58 am ET

CB9 aims to involve Harlem in census

As the decennial U.S. census approaches, Community Board 9 members, and city officials are gearing up to address problems concerning Harlem’s participation—or lack thereof.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 22 03:58 am ET

Harlem gears up for retail week

Now that New York City’s Restaurant Week has ended, businesses in Harlem are gearing up for a similar event specific to their neighborhood.

By Nicholas Bloom | Feb 11 03:39 am ET

Alert ugrads! Or not.

It’s beginning to feel routine. You open your e-mail account and someone named Ugrad Update has sent you a security notification.

By Sarah Leonard and Kate Redburn | Nov 5 05:46 pm ET

Trim paintings cut their way into Harlem's studio museum

The artist Hurvin Anderson is particularly interested in depicting the social space of the barbershop, and the importance of memory and history in the creation of space.

By Hannah Kligman | Sep 10 08:40 pm ET

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