Jorteh Senah

Black salons and barbershops, which serve as local hangouts, are pillars of the Harlem community. One relatively new resident enters one for a haircut for the first time.

As high-end restaurants and luxury condos come to represent a diversifying Harlem, the barbershops remain largely black establishments. But patrons and shop owners are starting to adapt.

Sure a citation is better than being cuffed, but possession of a "controlled substance" still comes with penalties.    

Two pedestrian deaths over the summer sparked a debate about traffic in the park. 

The performance space needs renovations and a donor to fund it — but who will become its new namesake? 

The fire department said the workers were tethered and communicating with rescuers during their ordeal.

The new policy is part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's campaign promise to reform NYPD practices that disproportionately affect blacks and Latinos.

Can one of the Democrats' top dogs make it to the White House even as her party is now the underdog in the House and Senate?

If you're trying to avoid a state-ordered quarantine on your way back from West Africa, here's what you need to know. 

City officials are fighting a dual threat in light of the first diagnosed case of Ebola in New York: the spread of the virus and potential panic.  

A well-known advocate of public transportation, Ronan was key to the expansion of transit options in the New York metropolitan area.

You avoid grabbing the pole. You use hand sanitizer liberally. But should you worry about Ebola underground?

The sea level around Manhattan increased a foot over the past century. By 2050, scientists predict it will climb another 18 inches, making mild storms as destructive as hurricanes.

Surprise — hand sanitizer may work.    

A veto is the latest blockade facing the 2015-2019 infrastructure plan after it was revealed the program is facing a $15.2 billion funding deficit.

Peniel Joseph, professor of History at Tufts University and the author of several books about the civil rights movement, said Sharpton continues to be a catalyst for action. 

In a wide-ranging speech before the Association for a Better New York, Astorino put himself firmly in the Republican mainstream.

The withdrawal leaves the sale of the Cobble Hill property in limbo and reignites concerns over whether the site will continue to offer healthcare.

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito said she hopes New York can serve as a model for cities across the world as they grapple with climate change.

Nashaly Perez-Rodriguez's disappearance comes less than a year after autistic teen Avonte Oquendo walked out of his school in Long Island City.