Tag Archives: David Paterson

Top Harlem Priest Banished

A disgraced Harlem priest who arranged Pope Benedict XVI’s 2008 Mass at Yankee Stadium has been sentenced to “a life of prayer and penance” by the Vatican for his alleged molestation of up to 10 kids decades ago.

Wallace Harris, the former popular pastor of the Church of St. Charles Borremeo, also now by order of New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan is living in a Catholic-run residence “under very, very close supervision,” said Dolan’s spokesman Joseph Zwilling last night. Continue reading

Harlem Electeds Represent At 89th Annual Christmas Ball of the Comus Club

More than 800 elegantly attired members and guests flocked to Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadow Park, Queens to meet and greet and dance the night away at the 89th Annual Christmas Ball of the Comus Club, Inc., … Continue reading

Former Gov. David Paterson To Get Own Drivetime Radio Show

Scandal-scorched ex-Gov. David Paterson will get to turn the spotlight on others with his own afternoon drivetime radio show on WOR-AM, the Daily News has learned.

“The David Paterson Show” will be announced formally Thursday at a Manhattan news conference, sources close to Paterson said. Continue reading

What Can We Do About The Gun Shootings In Harlem

Please call your state assemblyman Robert Rodriguez at 212-828-3953 to voice your concern over the increased violence. He is planning on meeting with concerned parents in the neighborhood. Inez Dicken’s (city council member #9) 212-678-4505 is also collecting letters and signatures of concerned citizens to try to increase PAL hours and gang prevention activities. Check out harlem4kids for more information on how you can help!!

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Black Political Power In Harlem “Neutered, Tumultuous And Crumbling”?

“Only 26% of Mr. Rangel’s constituents are black.” Rep.  Charlie Rangel has been neutered. David Paterson’s tumultuous, short-lived governorship is history. And for the first time in 20 years, no blacks hold citywide or statewide elected office.

Harlemites Pack NYUrban League 46th Awards Dinner

Harlem was in the house with more than 340 guests came out last Thursday evening in support of the New York Urban League’s 46th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards dinner. Continue reading

MTA Hike? Vs Strike or like?

On Dec. 30, when the increases take effect, the price of a 30 -day Metro Card will rise by $15 to $104 a month, a 17 percent increase, and a single-ride ticket will go up 25 cents to $2.50. Continue reading

500 Turn Out For Manhattan Links Gala ’10

Over 500 guests attended The Metro-Manhattan Chapter of the Links, Incorporated gala honoring the Governor and First Lady of the State of New York, David A. Paterson and Michelle Paige Paterson and Geoffrey Canada…

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