Legionnaires' Update, Meghan and Harry | Harlem Week In Review

HARLEM, NY — Miss any headlines in Harlem this week? Patch's week in review has you covered for the neighborhood's top news.

Meghan And Harry Meet With Students At Harlem School

HARLEM, NY — Meghan and Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, offered lots of hugs to kids at a Harlem elementary school Friday where she read her children's book to about two dozen students who sat cross-legged with her husband in the play yard...Read more

Investigation Into Harlem Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Closed

HARLEM, NY — An investigation into the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that emerged in Harlem last month is now over, according to the NYC Department of Health...Read more

Developer Withdraws Controversial Hamilton Heights Rezoning

HARLEM, NY — A developer on Thursday withdrew its proposal to rezone a Hamilton Heights block to construct a new 17-story apartment tower, ending a monthlong battle over a project that stoked strong opposition in the neighborhood...Read more

Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park To Host Free Met Event Monday

HARLEM, NY — A free premiere of the Metropolitan Opera's opening night, Terence Blanchard's "Fire Shut Up in My Bones," will be streamed live in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park this Monday.

The performance is the the first work by a Black composer to be presented at the Met, event organizers said...Read more

Harlem School's Gym Undergoes Beautiful, Artistic Makeover

HARLEM, NY — A gym and basketball court at a Harlem school recently got some beautiful TLC courtesy of a major footwear retailer and a talented, local artist.

As part of its initiative to celebrate communities and back to school, Foot Locker, Inc. recently partnered with Harlem artist Jay West for the redesign of a new basketball court and gymnasium at A. Philip Randolph School in Harlem...Read more

Landmarked Harlem Home To Be Demolished After Years Of Decay

HARLEM, NY — A landmarked home on a historic Harlem street that has fallen into severe disrepair is finally being torn down, years after the city unsuccessfully sued its owner to force her to restore it...Read more

Home Prices In Harlem Area Increased Recently

HARLEM, NY — Home prices are still climbing nationally, but a slowdown in price appreciation is inevitable as more people are priced out of the market, according to experts...Read more