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Anti-Gang Program is a SNUG Fit
Operation SNUG uses mentoring by former gang members and activities like basketball to help steer young men away from street violence.
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Putting the Hudson River to the Test
Hudson River users are testing the waters for contaminants in the wake of July's sewage treatment plant fire in Harlem.
Jumping in for Health
Students at Public School 75 got a preview of the National Double Dutch Holiday Classic – and a lesson in the value of exercise.
Young Immigrants Dare to Dream
Immigrant rights advocates, unbowed by the Dream Act's failure in Congress, are waging the fight state-by-state – including in New York.
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Local Help for Ivory Coast
A Harlem mosque is leading efforts in New York to aid those in the strife-torn West African nation.
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Rugelach King’s Sweet Reign
Alvin Lee Small's Harlem bakery has earned a dedicated cadre of customers who launched a social media campaign to save his business.
Adding African Spice to Soul Food
Grits, fried chicken and collard greens are some of the dishes soul food lovers crave. Two restaurants in Harlem are putting a North African spin on these old favorites.
Currency of Culture: Arts Funding Woes
It's never easy for artists and arts institutions in a good economy. The last few years have been particularly hard.