The NY Times has a front page article on the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce's problematic efforts to develop and manage housing—and suggests that the group continued to receive millions from the city—despite of "years of failed promises to run the buildings effectively" and foreclosures—because the city wanted to pass the controversial 125th Street rezoning plan. more ›

On Tuesday, a key City Council committee agreed on a rezoning plan for Harlem. The Zoning and Franchises Subcommitee voted 10 to 1 on a proposal that includes, the NY Times reports, limiting new building height to 19 stories (originally it was 29), creating a loan program for displaced small businesses, and $5.8 million to improve Marcus Garvey Park. more ›