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New trash bins across West Harlem keep away rats, but take up precious parking spots, some say
Bins meant to hold dozens of large trash bags are part of New York City's latest defense against rats. Some residents are ...
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The Meaning Behind “Harlem River” by Kevin Morby and How He Found His Future by Leaving New York
On "Harlem River", Kevin Morby finds his future by leaving New York City and the river that gave his debut solo album a name.
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New York City's First Fully Containerized Neighborhood in Harlem Marks Triumph in Battle Against Trash and Rodents
NYC's West Harlem now has fully containerized trash collection, helping to reduce rat sightings and improve cleanliness.
The Next Phase of New York City’s ‘Trash Revolution’ Is Here
Large residential buildings in West Harlem are now required to put trash in large bins on the street instead of in piles on ...
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Thor Equities at risk of losing 2 Harlem properties
Thor Equities, a prolific developer that a year ago lost two Manhattan buildings to foreclosure, now is at risk of losing two ...
Early morning Harlem building fire injures eight, including firefighter
Around 106 firefighters and EMS personnel rushed around 4:30 a.m. to the five-story building near W. 135th St. and Adam ...
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So you want to learn about Harlem? Books on Harlem’s real and fictional histories
Pitts‘ elegiac meditation was published fourteen years ago, a pivotal moment in Harlem’s history has passed. Far beyond mere encroachment, gentrification has actually dislodged some guardians of Black ...