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Desde que Trump volvió al mando en 2025, cientos de familias inmigrantes de la ciudad han firmado formularios de designación de tutores sustitutos legales para garantizar que sus hijos cuenten…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jul 2026

Featured Government Immigration In Depth Justice

If ICE Detains Their Parents, This East Harlem ‘Madrina’ Will Step In

Since Trump returned to office in 2025, hundreds of immigrant families in the city have completed standby guardian designation forms—to ensure their children have an adult to care for them…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Jun 2026

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: From Rent Strike to Community Ownership, A New Vision for Housing in East Harlem

“Housing must be treated as a community resource, not a commodity that necessitates profit.”

ByCara Polte 0Comments

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Mar 2026

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar Land Use and Development NYCHA Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, March 23-30

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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May 2025

2025 Elections Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

Clarisa M. Alayeto’s Bid for City Council is Officially on the Ballot, Judges Rule

Alayeto, the only Bronx-based candidate who aims to secure the City Council seat representing East Harlem and the South Bronx, is officially on the ballot for the Democratic primaries, judges…

ByGabriela Flores 1Comment

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Oct 2023

Economy Government

East Harlem’s La Marqueta Struggles to Rebound to its Glory Days

“We were promised a lot of things, like other vendors being in here, a full kitchen through the EDC, but nothing’s really come through,” said Frances Roman, Owner of Cocotazo,…

ByKarla Sanford 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Overdose Prevention Centers Help Make Communities Safer

“We are in the midst of a worsening overdose crisis. Children don’t deserve the remnants of drug use in the playground, or to lose loved ones to overdose. People who…

ByJulie Atwell 3Comments

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Aug 2021

Government

Brian Benjamin’s Rise to Lieutenant Governor Leaves His State Senate Seat Open. What Happens Now?

While virtually anyone can file a petition with the state to run as an independent in a special election like this one, the Democratic nominee in this race will be…

ByEse Olumhense 5Comments

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Apr 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Government

Cuatro candidatos compiten por el escaño del distrito 8 del Concejo de la ciudad, una candidata busca la reelección

Grandes diferencias en dinero recaudado para la campaña separan a los candidatos en el distrito 8 que incluye barrios de Manhattan y el sur del Bronx.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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May 2020

Uncategorized

‘The Virus Spreads Faster Here’: El Barrio Tops Manhattan’s COVID-19 Rate

East Harlem zip code 10029 had the most COVID-19 cases in Manhattan, city data shows. ‘When a plague comes to New York, it always hits Harlem hard,’ one resident told…

ByFernando Martínez for El Diario 8Comments

Si ICE detiene a sus padres, esta madrina de East Harlem vendrá al rescate