Harlem Evictions On The Rise After Moratorium Ends, Records Show

After a pandemic ban caused evictions to drop to near zero, dozens of Harlemites are being displaced from their homes again, data shows.

Harlem Women's Jail Proposal Knocked By Activists, Scholars

Activists including Angela Davis are rising up against the proposal to convert a vacant Harlem jail into a "trauma-informed" women's lockup.

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Hosts Community Coffee Event, This Weekend!

10:00AM: Saturday, July 30th at Fokkus Room & Cucine located at 138 West Fordham Road, The Bronx, NY 10468

Car-Free 'Summer Streets' Expanding Up To Harlem, City Announces

Nearly nine miles of Park Avenue will open up to pedestrians and cyclists as "Summer Streets" expands to East Harlem for the first time.

Historic Harlem Homes Plagued By Flooding As Residents Criticize City

Residents complain of raw sewage, toilet paper and live rats filling their basements, months after the city landmarked their Harlem block.

This Rat-Filled Harlem Lot Must Be Cleaned Up, City Says

The city wants permission to access another empty Harlem lot whose owner let it become infested with rats, according to court papers.

2 Harlem Streets Getting Renamed For Civil Rights Activists

A pioneering judge and a famed photographer will soon be the namesakes of a pair of Harlem streets, under a bill just passed by the city.

Landmarked Harlem Building Will Be Torn Down Due To Neglect

A landmarked building on a picturesque Sugar Hill block will be torn down after its owner let it crumble for years, the city told Patch.

Espaillat to Host Community Coffee Event, Sunday (7/17th) at 10AM

Event provides residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and share ideas on how to make improvements throughout NY-13

Rep. Espaillat Announces Congressional App Competition

Call for Submissions: 2022 App Competition Now Open!

125th Street Improvements Jeopardized As City Ends Cleanup Program

Chronically-filthy blocks of 125th Street look cleaner than ever thanks to a city cleanup program — but new cuts may mean "going backwards."

Shuttered Harlem Jail Should House New Women's Lockup, Experts Say

A now-empty Harlem jail building should become home to a women's jail being moved from the troubled Rikers Island complex, experts argued.

Harlem Election Results: Dickens, Gibbs Ahead In Re-Election Bids

Here are the results in the hard-fought primary challenges against Inez Dickens, Eddie Gibbs and Al Taylor, plus other neighborhood races.

Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts Community PRIDE Breakfast 

2022 Honorees: Maite Junco, Curtis D. Young, Allen Roskoff, and Leigh Howard

Harlem Election Guide: What To Know About The 2022 Assembly Races

Voting is underway for Democratic primary elections across Harlem's three Assembly districts. Here's what to know about each candidate.

Espaillat, Harlem Community Leaders Demand Justice in Lee Murder

Leaders Condemn Mass Shooting in Harlem that Resulted in the Murder of College Basketball Star Darius Lee and Injuries to Several Others

Central Harlem 70th Assembly District Race: Delsenia Glover Profile

Harlemites will cast ballots this month in three State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Central Harlem 70th Assembly District Race: Shawanna Vaughn Profile

Harlemites will cast ballots this month in three State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

East Harlem 68th Assembly District Race 2022: Wilfredo Lopez Profile

Harlemites will cast ballots this month in three State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

East Harlem 68th Assembly District Race 2022: Edward Gibbs Profile

Harlemites will cast ballots this month in three State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

East Harlem 68th Assembly District Race 2022: Tamika Mapp Profile

Harlemites will cast ballots this month in three State Assembly primaries and the governor's race. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Community Coffee and Conversation with Your Congressman

Special Guest, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark

Community Juneteenth Celebration!

Juneteenth Block Party this Saturday at 12PM at 114th-115th St. and Saint Nicholas Avenue

Harlem Got Millions In NYC's 2023 Budget: Here's Where It's Going

New York's new $101 billion budget includes millions of dollars heading to Harlem. Here are a few notable projects in the neighborhood.

Revamp Of Aging Harlem Playground Is Unveiled: See It

After getting Harlemites' input, the city has revealed plans for a $5 million renovation of the beloved-but-aging William McCray Playground.

Don't Raise NYC's Rents, Manhattan Leaders Tell Guidelines Board

Manhattan's top officials are begging a city board to reconsider its plan to raise rents for thousands of stabilized tenants.

Harlem Rats Could Be Contained By New Bills, As Complaints Keep Rising

A Harlem Council member says two new bills could help stem the city's rat surge, as rodent sightings in Harlem rise to decade-high levels.

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Gun Violence Day of Action Schedule

Espaillat Hosts Series of Community Events to Address Gun Violence Epidemic in District

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Hosts Coffee and Conversation, Saturday at 10AM

Special Guest, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg

Harlem Bigwig Falsely Arrested After 'Dooring' Cyclist, Lawsuit Claims

Keith Wright, a Harlem political leader, is suing the city, saying he was falsely imprisoned after hitting a cyclist with his car door.

Who's On Harlem's Community Boards This Year? New Members Are Named

Curious which of your Harlem neighbors are serving on your local community board? Patch has the exclusive on this year's new appointments.

Harlem African Burial Ground Memorial Back In Motion After Delay

After a pandemic delay, the project that will build a memorial and housing at the site of a historic African burial ground is now in motion.

Another Rat-Infested Harlem Lot Needs Cleanup, City Says

The city wants permission to access an empty lot whose owner let it become rat-infested and strewn with trash, according to court papers.

After City's Sweep, Beloved Harlem Workout Group Looks To Future

Weeks after the city sparked outrage by dismantling the beloved Marcus Garvey Park "Lion's Den," a deal may help them remain in the park.

125th Street Building Seized By MTA For Second Avenue Subway

The state has filed its first plans to take over a privately-owned Central Harlem building to make way for the long-delayed subway line.

City Dismantles Beloved Harlem Workout Spot, Sparking Outrage

"Kids think it’s a safe haven," said the founder of a beloved Marcus Garvey Park fitness club, which the city dismantled despite protests.

Harlemites Want Affordable Housing, Farmers Markets & More: New Survey

New results from a first-of-its-kind survey show Harlem residents' views on policing, reparations, the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues.

Treasured Harlem Church Facing Eviction Fears The End Is Near

Harlem's last Ethiopian Orthodox church may finally be evicted after a three-year battle with the city.

Harlem Rat Complaints Keep Rising In 2022, Data Shows

Rat complaints in Harlem are at their highest level in at least a decade, according to city data, continuing an unpleasant pandemic trend.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams To Deliver Additional $3 Million In Cash Assistance To Bronx Fire Victims

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City (Mayor's Fund) today announced that an additional $3 millio ...