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Thursday, March 11, 2010 | 2:02pm

CENTRAL HARLEM

East Harlem Left Disappointed by Local Hires at Another East River Plaza Store

Best Buy appears to be falling short of its goal to take 60 percent of its new hires from East Harlem, neighborhood leaders say.

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The Museum for African Art and a 115-unit condo tower will stand at the northeast corner of Central Park

Museum Mile Developer Agrees to Repair Neighbors' Homes

East Harlem tenants are cautiously optimistic about repairs to their apartment building.

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Mo'Nique accepts Best Supporing Actress Oscar

Mo'Nique Grabs Oscar Gold for 'Precious' Performance

"Precious" earned two Oscars on Sunday night, including a Supporting Actress nod for actress Mo'Nique for her portrayal of an abusive mom in Harlem.

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Michael Taylor Leads Boys & Girls To Emotional Title At Madison Square Garden(Facebook/Jamaal Harvey)

Boys & Girls Honors Dead Principal, Wins First PSAL Title in 31...

Michael Taylor scored 25 points as Boys & Girls upset Cardozo on Saturday to win the PSAL championship for the first time in 31 years.

Chuck E Cheese Bans Gang Symbols, Bandannas(Flickr/twothreefourfive)

Chuck E. Cheese in Harlem Reportedly Bans Gang Signs, Bandanas

A Chuck E. Cheese in Harlem has banned certain items associated with gang violence.

Gentrified Harlem Strip Gets New Market With Loan From Program That...

New Harlem grocery store used $1 million loan to bring fruits and vegetables to poor neighborhoods.

David Paterson's Public Support Plummets, Voters Now Divided on Resignation

David Paterson's Public Support Plummets as Scandal Continues, Poll...

Gov. David Paterson's support among voters is dropping, a new poll says.

Chris Brown To Read At Harlem School Kids(Flickr/sunrise.seven)

Chris Brown Will Appear at a Harlem School to Encourage Kids to Read

Chris Brown, whose image took a dive after he hit ex-girlfriend Rhianna, will read to charter school students.

High Schoolers Battle It Out For AA Basketball Title At Madison Square Garden(Flickr/Kevin Hutchinson)

High School Hoopsters Battle for PSAL Title at Madison Square Garden

Championship on the line when teams take the court this weekend at MSG.

Bar-owner Turned State Senator Tightens Rules on Bars(DNAinfo/Jason Tucker)

Harlem Bars Could Be Squeezed Out by Dan Squadron's Tighter...

State Sen. Squadron, who once owned a bar himself, has made it more difficult to get a liquor license in Harlem.

Al Sharpton Calls Emergency Meeting in Harlem with Black Leaders...

Black leaders are meeting in Harlem Thursday night to talk about David Paterson and Charlie Rangel.

Charlie Rangel Steps Down From Chairmanship, Challengers Step Up

Rep. Charles Rangel said he will step down as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

Rep. Charlie Rangel Broke House Rules(flickr user Congressman Rangel)

Harlem Mourns the Loss of Its Political Clout and Asks, Who Will...

Harlem, still mourning Percy Sutton, ponders its political future amid scandals embroiling Gov. David Paterson and Rep. Charlie Rangel.

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