A controversial rezoning plan to double the size of Central Harlem’s Lenox Terrace apartment complex was rejected by members of the City Council’s subcommittee. Continue Reading →
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Harlem Residents Say ‘No, No And Ol No’, To Olnick Alternative Lenox Terrace Proposal
Faced with a looming City Council rejection, the Harlem developer behind the embattled Lenox Terrace redevelopment has unveiled an alternative plan to dramatically alter the apartment complex’s footprint—only this time without public approval. Continue Reading →
Land Use Committee Approves Harlem Church Redevelopment With Modifications
Council makes modifications to include only MIH Option One and a partnership with JOENYC to fund repairs and renovations for existing affordable units in La Hermosa’s district. Continue Reading →
Harlem Electeds And Others Provide Thanksgiving Dinner For Hundreds Of Harlemites
On Thursday, November 28th, 2019, Harlem elected officials City Councilmember Bill Perkins, Assemblymember Al Taylor, former Chief Deputy Attorney General Alvin Bragg came together celebrating Thanksvinging in Harlem.
Vote On Lenox Terrace Rezoning Plan Threatens Historic Central Harlem Neighborhood
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 6 pm, in Harlem, NY, Community Board 10, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building (163 W. 125 Street, 2nd floor in art gallery). Continue Reading →
Groundbreaking For 100% Affordable Building For Senior Housing In Harlem
On Wednesday, February 27th, 2019, Camber Property Group, Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement Inc., (HCCI), NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC), and NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for Victory Plaza in Harlem. Continue Reading →
Harlem City Council Member Bill Perkins Cites ‘Health Issues’ For Behavior
A Harlem city council member who was taken to a hospital last week after police were called to his house pegged his erratic behavior on health issues, according to reports. Continue Reading →
Harlem Councilman Bill Perkins Taken Into The Hospital For Evaluation
Harlem City Councilman Bill Perkins, a mainstay in the neighborhood’s political set for two decades, was taken brought in for evaluations Thursday and transported to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, police sources said. Continue Reading →