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The six Harlem churches acquired by Moujan Vahdat in development deals gone bad. Clockwise from top-left: Ebenezer AME, Metropolitan AME, Greater Bethel AME, St. John AME, Healing From Heaven Temple COGIC, and Childs Memorial Temple COGIC.
The six Harlem churches acquired by Moujan Vahdat in development deals gone bad. Clockwise from top-left: Ebenezer AME, Metropolitan AME, Greater Bethel AME, St. John AME, Healing From Heaven Temple COGIC, and Childs Memorial Temple COGIC. (Nick Garber/Patch; Google Maps)

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Harlem Clergy Took Secret Cash As They Sold Churches To Developer: AG

Religious leaders took nearly $2 million in secret payments after helping a developer swindle six Harlem churches, an investigation found.

'You Do You' MTA Masking Signs Draw Backlash As COVID Rules Relax

"'You do you' isn't good public health policy in a continuing pandemic, " tweeted one prominent City Council member.

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NYC Cab Driver Who Dragged Elderly Woman Out Of Car Arrested: Patrol

Elsakran Mohamed, 46, was identified as the Access-A-Ride driver seen in a viral video, according to a report.

Forest Hills Garden Home Listed For Nearly $1.9M: Mansion Global

The home comes with a fireplace, heated floors in the bathroom and quartz countertops in the kitchen, according to the real estate outlet.

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Magic Johnson Attends Queens Groundbreaking Of JFK's New Terminal One

The $9.5 billion project was delayed by the pandemic, but is expected to open by 2026 with an expansive 300, 000 square foot terminal.

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