East Harlem is a diverse Upper Manhattan neighborhood, known for its Puerto Rican and Dominican populations, historic Italian roots, and a legacy of housing and health challenges.
Whitman College has begun offering a transparent “you will pay” figure, following Brandeis’ similar move, in response to upper-middle-class families exceeding aid eligibility while facing steep sticker prices. Applications from affluent families have fallen as a result, prompting more colleges to disclose pricing.
New York City’s rent-freeze policy has moved from plan to action, with the Rent Guidelines Board freezing increases on one- and two-year leases for rent-stabilized units. This update follows controversy over how the policy is financed and implemented, including calls for ownership transfers to community groups and tenants. Legal challenges loom as landlords push back.
A Manhattan judge has handed a life sentence to Isaac Argro, who murdered Azsia Johnson in 2022 as she pushed her infant in a stroller. Prosecutors say Argro abused Johnson, and the jury found him guilty after a two-hour trial. Johnson’s family described the impact as devastating while urging a severe punishment.
City-run stores are planned in all five boroughs, with the Bronx prioritized, offering 30% discounts on a core basket of groceries. The program, funded by a $70 million capital budget, is aimed at reducing monthly grocery costs for residents while exploring private partnerships and labor standards.