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Hell's Kitchen Park Is Renamed For Famed Black Playwright
The popular neighborhood space now bears the name of playwright Lorraine Hansberry as part of a citywide push to honor the Black experience.

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Nick grew up in New York City and went to college in Vermont, where he reported for several newspapers. He later reported for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette before spending a year with Patch in Seattle. He lives in Astoria.
The popular neighborhood space now bears the name of playwright Lorraine Hansberry as part of a citywide push to honor the Black experience.

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New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Harlem Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Harlem Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Harlem Patch is profiling each candidate.
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New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Harlem Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Harlem Patch is profiling each candidate.
New Yorkers get to cast ballots this month for City Council, mayor and other local offices. Harlem Patch is profiling each candidate.
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