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Criticism of New Hotel on 125th Street Lingers Ground has been broken on a new hotel on 125th Street. But the predictions of economic gain for the neighborhood are being accompanied by continued criticism for those who think the hotel is wrong for Harlem. (Read More...)
Will 125th Street Become A Canyon Of Towers? The City Planning Commission has approved the Harlem Park Hotel, a 29-story tower on 125th Street that some residents and small business owners fear will set off a round of high rises that would overshadow Harlem's sunlit sidewalks.
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A Community Institution Expands Harlem Hospital, a widely respected community
institution, is set to undergo a major renovation,
much to the delight of many residents. But few believe
that the hospital or any hospital can meet the
area's pressing health concerns, including high rates
of asthma, lead poisoning and obesity. Read more...

News Articles From Other Publications Reposted Here By You!

Tenants blame single landlord for poor housing conditions in Harlem
reposted by Joshua Brustein
 Boys Choir Fights Eviction
reposted by Joshua Brustein
 HUD aid to aprtment buildings in Harlem and Bed-Stuy shot off
reposted by Mike Mikes



Chanting, "Harlem says bring troops home now", "money for housing not for war", "money for education not for war", a diverse crowd, led here by city councilmember Charles Barron, marched from Marcus Garvey Park to Central Park's East Meadow in protest of 2 years of occupation in Iraq.
posted by Kevin Lahoda (March 19, 2005)



Announcements From the Public Officials of District 9

Perkins: Mayor Should Sign Lead Paint Legislation
HPD: New Affordable Housing Completed


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Election coverage for City Council District 9

Neighborhood Activists' Toolkit

Basic information for District 9 Includes Community Boards, plans for the district, demographics, and more.
City Council Representative Contact information, committee membership, and more.
Community Profile from City Project





Your Forum for Ideas, Comments, Information, and General Gripes.

Morningside Park Picnic Area - DISGUSTING
posted by Chooleta Neighbor
 Robert S. Browne, Economist, Philanthropist, Black Activist, dies at 79
posted by Christopher Greaves
 Mta Takes Our Breath Away
posted by Christopher Greaves



Links To Organizations and Sites of Interest for Your District.

Uptown Democratic Club
posted by Uptown Democratic Club
 The Allen Report - Presented By District Leader William Allen
posted by William Allen
 Hot in Harlem blog
posted by j v
 Dance Theatre of Harlem
posted by Tanangachi Mfuni
 Harlem Live
posted by Isaac Kohn
 Central Harlem CSA
posted by Kevin Lahoda


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