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The Scoop: After Labor Day Hang Over

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Photo credit: J. Phillip O’Brien/flickr Former Mart 125 space to be redeveloped soon [NYT] Harlem has most elevator failures in Senior Housing [NYT] New asthma center in E. Harlem to offer relief [Allhealthtalk] Boxer Edgar Santana tries to reclaim title in Spanish Harlem [NYDN] Katrina Survivors relive tragic past through Gustav [amNY] Condo glut builds… [Read more…]

Video: Danny and Mel’s Barber Shop

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This is the second in a three part series about businesses that are facing a 300% rent increase or eviction by the housing authority.  The partners of the  barbershop feel like they have been left out in the cold by our local politicians. (Ed.note: some offensive language.) more about “Video: Danny and Mel’s Barber Shop… [Read more…]

Celebrating Abyssinia to Harlem and Back

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Video: Fred’s Hardware Being Evicted

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This video is the first in a series of videos about long standing commercial tenants being faced with 300% rent increases from the New York City Housing Authority. Many are opting to close down their shops in response. Other videos in the series include a barber shop owner and a boutique owner.  All of the… [Read more…]

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