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Famous People Born in Harlem, New York

Harlem isn’t just a neighborhood. It’s a cultural engine that has repeatedly shaped American music, literature, sports, film, fashion, and politics. From the Harlem Renaissance to hip-hop’s global rise, the area has produced figures whose influence reached far beyond New York. This countdown ranks the most notable people born in Harlem by national and international impact, starting at 20 and working down to the top spot.

New York, NY · 2d
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Accurate Box Opens Its Doors To NJ Congresswoman, Governor

Paterson, New Jersey based Accurate Box Company, a woman- and family-owned corrugated box manufacturer, recently opened its doors to Congresswoman Nellie Pou and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill for a tour of the facility. “Accurate Box Company is a great example of a business not only surviving, but thriving here...

Paterson, NJ · 2d
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Schools, Services, and Support: A Free Special Education and Resource Fair Is Returning This Month

Families trying to make sense of special education in New York City have a chance to meet schools, service providers, and advocacy organizations all in one building this month, and it won’t cost a thing. The Jack and Shirley Silver Center for Diverse Abilities (CDA) at the Marlene Meyerson...

New York, NY · 2d
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York County community honors Red Land High School graduate who died during NYC Marathon

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A York County community gathered to honor the life of a Rachel Apa, a young woman who died while running the New York City Marathon on November 1st. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: D1 athlete, PA native dies from muscle injury two miles from NYC Marathon finish line.

York County, PA · 6h
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Criterion Group Eyes 321 Apartments on Bushwick Parking Lot, 85 Affordable

A vacant parking lot on Wyckoff Avenue in Bushwick could soon become a 13-story building with 321 apartments, including 85 set aside as permanently affordable. Criterion Group, the developer behind the proposal, has submitted a rezoning application for the site at 900 Wyckoff Avenue, sandwiched between Weirfield and Hancock streets.

New York, NY · 1d

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Passaic honors hometown Miss World 2026 winner with Key to the City

City of Passaic native and Miss World 2026 winner Joheirry Mola Domínguez was presented a Key to the City on Saturday. Mayor Hector C. Lora presented Mola with a Key to the City, a proclamation and recognition as a Distinguished Ambassador of Passaic during a ceremony at City Hall. The city billed the event as a public welcome reception honoring the reigning Miss World.

Passaic, NJ · 15h

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A Tower on Wall Street May Soon Welcome Residents, Enriching Lower Manhattan’s Character

Lower Manhattan has long drawn visitors for its layered history and striking skyline. Now, a prominent empty skyscraper at 60 Wall Street stands at the center of a quiet shift that could add more daily life to the neighborhood. Bushburg Properties is under contract to acquire the 47-story building, with plans to convert it from

Manhattan, NY · 13h

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NYCHA Secures $185M for Redevelopment of Brooklyn Community

It's the first closing for the city's Housing Preservation Trust. The New York City Housing Authority has secured a $185 million loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Nostrand Houses, a 1,148-unit multifamily property in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. Merchants Capital sourced the note, contributing $135 million through Merchants Bank its commercial banking subsidiary. AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust provided the remaining $50 million.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 2d

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SNAP Recipients to Benefit From Expanded Grocery Incentive Program

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an expansion of Get the Good Stuff, a program that helps residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits afford nutritious food. The initiative will add up to 12 supermarkets to the 21 stores currently participating, a 57% increase. The New York City...

New York, NY · 1d

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Scoop: Mamdani's bid for 2028 kingmaker

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani can't be president, so he's trying to be the next best thing: a progressive kingmaker for 2028. Mamdani has been meeting privately with union leaders, urgently talking up the need for a labor-aligned or leftist candidate to run for the White House, four people familiar with the talks told Axios. He's arguing that progressives can't afford to squander their midterm momentum. Why it matters: Behind closed doors, Mamdani has made a striking admission that helps explain why he's so eager to huddle with allies about 2028: He's uncertain whether New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, his close political partner, will launch a White House run, the sources said. If Ocasio-Cortez stays out of the 2028 race, it would upend the Democratic primary — and potentially leave the party's insurgent left without a candidate. Zoom in: Mamdani — who's ineligible to be president because he was born in Uganda — wants to coordinate with progressive leaders partly to prepare to unite against any leading centrist presidential contender they aren't happy with, according to one of the sources who has spoken with the mayor. Mamdani "wants the progressive ecosystem to mobilize quickly, strategically and efficiently if a

New York, NY · 8h

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“It’s Outrageous”: Deion Sanders’ Son Shilo Doesn’t Hold Back Against New York Real Estate Prices Amid Bankruptcy Trial

Finding an apartment in New York City is tough enough for the average renter, let alone someone trying to rebuild their finances in the middle of an $11.89 million bankruptcy case. Over the past few weeks, Deion Sanders’ son, Shilo Sanders, has tagged his 324K YouTube subscribers along on his house-hunting journey. He couldn’t hold back his thoughts about the city’s real estate market. Shilo shared a YouTube video on his channel this week, where he talks about real estate prices while getting his haircut. “My biggest thing about New York, bro, is the square footage for the price,” Shilo said. ...

New York, NY · 2d

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About 250 Years Ago … Culper Spy Ring

The Culper Spy Ring was an American spy network operating during the War of American Independence that provided George Washington with information on British troop movements. In November 1778, George Washington appointed Major Benjamin Tallmadge as director of military intelligence, charged with creating a spy ring in New York City, the site of British headquarters.

New York, NY · 20h

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Downtown Brooklyn's 1925 Office Tower Reborn as 71-Unit Condo at The Bowen

Construction has wrapped on The Bowen, a 13-story condominium conversion and expansion at 289 Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn that took a seven-story office building from 1925 and turned it into 71 homes. The ground-floor retail space is finished too, but as of this week it still has no tenant.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Before Hollywood Took Over, This New Jersey Town Was Making Movies And Inventing The Cliffhanger

Some film historians trace the term ‘cliffhanger’ to the dramatic silent-film serials shot along New Jersey’s Palisades. Silent-film star Pearl White helped make those rocky cliffs famous through her daring screen adventures in the 1910s. That’s the detail I can’t get over. Audiences left theaters wondering if...

Fort Lee, NJ · 8h

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Brad Lander Elected to Congress, “Brooklyn Guy” Wins NY-10

Manhattan residents below 14th Street, mostly, and a sprawling mix of Brooklynites from downtown to Bay Ridge, mostly, elected self-proclaimed “Brooklyn guy” Brad Lander to Congress on Tuesday Nov. 3. Formally, he will represent New York’s 10th Congressional District, It’s believed Lander will be the first born and raised Missourian to hold such an office in either borough.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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‘No Schumer, No Jeffries’: Progressive Protesters March Through NYC Demanding Leadership Shakeup

On Saturday, just days after the midterm elections, thousands of demonstrators flooded Midtown Manhattan to demand Democrat leadership change in Congress. Organized under the banner “March for Our Democracy” by the Hands Off NYC coalition, the post-election rally brought crowds into the heart of the city following Tuesday’s vote. While demanding that every vote be counted, the crowd directed immediate pressure at their own party leaders.

New York, NY · 11h

New York YIMBY

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Permits Filed for 1901 Harrison Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 1901 Harrison Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Located between West Burnside Avenue and Morton Place, the lot is near the Burnside Avenue subway station, served by the 4 train. Shea Fruend is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Bronx, NY · 1d

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Developer Eyes 14-Story Tower in Concourse Village as Bronx Housing Boom Grows

A developer is moving forward with plans for a 14-story apartment complex in Concourse Village, adding another large residential project to a Bronx neighborhood already in the middle of a building surge. The project comes as the borough works to add new housing to account for an increasing number of residents.

Bronx, NY · 2d