On March 11, two undercover NYPD officers with their guns drawn, not identifying themselves, swooped down on nine Mexican teens in front of 322 East 117 Street. All of them were arrested. more>

Tenants of Lakeview Apartments – created for middle- and lower-class families – fear that developers will force rent increases or even possible evictions. Advocates think that Lakeview hasn’t received much political support or media attention because the majority of its residents are Hispanic and African American. more>

Attempting to close a $93 million budget deficit, the New York City Housing Authority will start charging public housing tenants fees for use of “heavy duty” appliances, repairs and replacement of fixtures and will increase parking fees. more>

East Harlem is already home to eight homeless shelters, three methadone clinics, 37 drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and 33 shelters for the mentally ill. Local residents fear that the integrity of the neighborhood is being compromised. more>