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The Weed in Sour Power Was Smoking In Candy Wrappers Sold At Harlem Bodega: Cops

Posted on March 15, 2013 by | Leave a comment

sour+power+drug+wrappers2An East Harlem drug gang sold marijuana out of Sour Power candy wrappers for $10 a bag, officials said today. Continue reading →

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Ricardo Laing charged for attempted murder in Rucker Park Shooting

Posted on August 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

A Westchester County hardhat who wounded five people — maiming one — during a dispute in the stands at a basketball tournament in Harlem’s legendary Rucker Park was indicted Thursday for attempted murder, assault and weapons charges. Continue reading →

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A Harlem Mother Loses Son In A Case Of Mistaken Identity

Posted on August 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Paula Shaw-Leary had every reason to believe that the seven children she raised in Harlem were finally clear of the street violence that had worried her for years. Continue reading →

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2 Harlem Gangs Broken by Arrests, Officials Say

Posted on August 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Gangs in Harlem are nothing new, but recently two gangs that for years struck fear among residents of a large Harlem housing project by openly selling crack cocaine and marijuana were brought down this week with the arrest of 19 members, the authorities announced on Thursday. Continue reading →

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East Harlem Celebrates Defeat of Drug Gang

Posted on June 25, 2012 by | 1 Comment

The block party outside an East Harlem housing complex could easily have seemed like an ordinary celebration on a bright summer weekend day. Continue reading →

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Desperate Cry for Help Spurred ‘Kings of Dust’ Takedown in Harlem

Posted on January 24, 2012 by | 2 Comments

“The lesson to take away from this is that when you reach out, people may be working on the problem,”

An anonymous letter pleading for help spurred a 15 month investigation that brought down the “Kings of Dust” PCP drug ring, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. told community leaders. Continue reading →

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Manhattan Judge Calls on Harlem Leaders to Help Control Guns in Harlem Homes

Posted on November 29, 2011 by | Leave a comment

… in the last 11 months, there have been 244 shootings reported in the neighborhood’s five precincts, resulting in 34 deaths.

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Law and Disorder: Developing Partnerships for Peace Discussion In Harlem (update)

Posted on November 23, 2011 by | Leave a comment

On August 3, 2011, the New York Urban League (NYUL) hosted Harlem Community Dialogues on Promoting Safety. Continue reading →

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NYPD Holds Gun Buyback Events In Harlem

Posted on October 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. and the New York City Police Department teamed up for a gun buyback program in Harlem Saturday.

They sponsored a “cash for guns” program at two Harlem churches.

Working handguns could be turned in for $200 bank cards. Continue reading →

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Crime in W. Harlem At Town Hall Meeting

Posted on November 5, 2010 by | Leave a comment

At a town hall meeting on Thursday, Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., New York county’s district attorney, spoke to West Harlem residents about his office’s work with neighborhood crime. Continue reading →

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