As Violence Rises, a Sanctuary for East Harlem Women
A recent study revealed that nearly a quarter of American women experienced domestic violence last year. The Violence Intervention Program is working to reduce these negative numbers.
Park Advocates Uneasy over $7 Million Tennis Center Expansion Plan
Community activists from East Harlem and the South Bronx argue that the John McEnroe Tennis Academy should be more accessible for local people – but the man himself says he shares the same goal.
Faith Leaders Rally Against Fracking
Video: On December 8, representatives of diverse religious communities gathered to learn about hydraulic fracturing – and many are planning to petition state legislators to keep fracking companies out of New York.
A New Approach to Cutting Calories
Video: The Save Half for Later Campaign wants to shrink northern Manhattan’s waistline, and more and more restaurants are joining the cause.
Bringing Books to El Barrio
Despite the area’s rich cultural heritage, places to enjoy literature are hard to find in East Harlem. But now one woman has raised over $70,000 to open a new Latino bookstore for the community.
Iconic Mural Restored in El Barrio
Video: At the heart of Spanish Harlem, artists and activists recently repainted a 12-year-old portrait of Che Guevara and Don Pedro Albizu Campos, the father of Puerto Rico’s independence movement.
Cosmic Rhymes with Jesús Papoleto Meléndez
Video: Talking to a prominent Nuyorican poet about his inspiration and creative processes.
Graceful Resistance at East Harlem Church
Audio: How a devout group of parishioners is defying the religious authorities after its church was closed nearly five years ago.
Musical Meanderings with Chris Cuzme
Audio slideshow: Exploring the creative conscience of a busy saxophone and bass player in NYC.