Ghosts of East Harlem

They are the ghosts of East Harlem: Amid the construction of luxury condominiums and renovation of tenements are makeshift memorials to two murder victims slain on the same block. Candles and fresh flowers accompany photos. Messages on paper or on walls bid farewell. Alejandro Almonte became the latest victim Dec. 1 when a junkie slashed his throat after the hard-working porter refused to give him money, authorities said.

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