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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | 7:39pm

EAST HARLEM

Harlem YMCA of Greater New York Awards 52 College Scholarships

Harlem YMCA's 40th Annual Gala Expands Scholarships to Local Kids

A challenge to raise more money for college scholarships surpasses goals.

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Best Buy at East River Plaza Hired Less Than a Third of Workers From East Harlem

Despite a written agreement with the community about local hires at East River Plaza, less than the third of people working at Best Buy are from East Harlem.

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Intersection of 86th Street and Lexington Avenue

New East Side Coalition Aims at Protecting Cyclists and Pedestrians on Neighborhood Streets

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Former Home Of David Dinkins Falls Prey To Housing Bust(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Riverton Houses in Harlem Sold for $125M

Developer did not fight foreclosure as massive residential complex bought by Wells Fargo.

Julian Zugazagoitia Portrait(El Museo del Barrio)

Director of El Museo Del Barrio Steps Down, Heads to Kansas

East Harlem Left Disappointed by Local Hires at Another East River...

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

Guardian Angels Stand Watch Over Store(DNAinfo/Gabriela Resto-Montero)

Guardian Angels Join Search for Suspects in Adan Gonzalez's East...

Guardian Angels are now watching over East Harlem.

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

Museum Mile Developer Agrees to Repair Neighbors' Homes

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

Mo'Nique accepts Best Supporing Actress Oscar(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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.

Adam Clayton Powell IV's DWI Trial Delayed Again(DNAinfo/Shayna Jacobs)

Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV's Drunk-Driving Trial Delayed Again

DWI charges against the East Harlem pol are now two years old.

Animal Shelter Faces Major Budget Cuts, Gets Small Boost From...

A Harlem animal shelter is asking Manhattanites for help.

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.

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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