The Affordability Project
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The Cost of Affordable Health Care in East Harlem
Metropolitan Hospital is the go-to center for many residents seeking affordable health care. But serving so many uninsured patients makes it hard to cover expenses. Jun 29, 2018
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East Harlem Resident Pitches In To Save Stickball
Carlos Diaz has been playing the street game for more than 60 years. He's now president of the Stickball Hall of Fame. Jun 28, 2018
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An East Harlem Community Braces For Life Without Its Center
A plan to temporarily close Children's Aid Society's East Harlem Center and sell part of the land to a developer is fueling anxiety about gentrification. Jun 28, 2018
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Touring East Harlem's Graffiti Hall of Fame
At the Jackie Robinson Educational Complex, the once ubiquitous art form is celebrated and preserved. Jun 27, 2018
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On A Mission To Boost East Harlem Businesses
Michelle Cruz was devastated when she had to close her beloved coffee shop, East Harlem Cafe. Now, she’s helping other neighborhood businesses survive. Jun 26, 2018
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Lots of Potential: Call for More Housing for Homeless on East Harlem’s Vacant Properties
Some advocates for the homeless say there’s a solution to the city’s housing crisis hiding in plain sight: vacant buildings and lots. Jun 26, 2018
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Keeping East Harlem Affordable
El Barrio is known for its strong Puerto Rican community, but many of the people who shaped the neighborhood are worried about their future there. Jun 25, 2018
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Sunset Park Studio Squeeze for Artists
Kate Hawes, a woodworker, is moving her shop to the Catskills from Sunset Park, Brooklyn. And she's not alone. Nov 24, 2017
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C is for Childcare: English Class Offers Free Babysitting Too
A new program in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, offers free classes to women who don't speak English but want to improve their language skills. And it comes with a perquisite: childcare. Nov 20, 2017
