Tag Archives: Manhattan

Harlem Man Acquitted Of Trying To Murder Cop

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A Manhattan jury this afternoon acquitted a 24-year-old Harlem gunslinger of attempting to murder a police officer during a foot chase last year at 144th Street and Eighth Avenue. Continue reading

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The Harlem Express Railroad, 1890′s

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The RF Forney Engine #123 New York & Harlem Railroad‘s Harlem Express in the 1890′s. The New York and Harlem Railroad (now the Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line) was one of the first railroads in the United States, and possibly also the world’s first street railway.  Continue reading

The Parish of St. Paul, Harlem River Along Fourth Avenue

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The parish of St. Paul was established in 1834 by Bishop DuBois to serve Catholics in the whole upper area of old New York from New Rochelle to downtown Manhattan. Continue reading

Robert Pair, Harlem Lofts President Goes To The Hill

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Robert “Robb” D. Pair was once again chosen to represent the Manhattan Association of Realtors (MANAR), this time as MANAR President. Continue reading

116th Street At Broadway Subway Station In Harlem, 1910 (update)

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The first subway station on “The hill” looking north at Broadway and 116th Street is best seen in this photograph taken from an apartment unit in Morningside Heights area of Harlem in 1906. Continue reading

Olympic Gold Medalist Makes A Splash In Harlem

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The USA Swimming Foundation, in partnership with Phillips 66, will kick off its fifth-annual Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 in New York City on May 16 – 18. Continue reading

Columbus Avenue At 99th Street, 1928

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Looking west from Columbus Avenue across 99th Street as the sewer is being constructed in upper west side in Harlem, 1928. Continue reading

Help Find Missing Harlem Woman, Sara Stewart

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The NYPD has issued a Missing Senior Notification for Sara Stewart, 91. Ms. Stewart was last seen at 537 West 149th St in Manhattan on 5/9/13 at 6:30 PM. Continue reading

Manhattan Public Hospitals Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

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The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) today announced a Mother’s Day breast cancer awareness campaign that asks Manhattan women to dedicate their mammogram to a loved one during the month of May to stress the importance of annual mammograms and preventive screenings. Continue reading

Amelia Boynton Robinson Civil Rights Heroine in Harlem

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Amelia Boynton Robinson, age 102, will speak on Nonviolence and Youth for a Mother’s Day weekend event.  Continue reading