East Harlem restaurant's accessibility makes it welcoming to all
Contento is the brainchild of Yannick Benjamin, who has used a wheelchair since his 20s. He has created a restaurant that strives to be accessible for all. And it starts with hiring a staff that has empathy, Benjamin.
Contento is the brainchild of Yannick Benjamin, who has used a wheelchair since his 20s. He has created a restaurant that strives to be accessible for all. And it starts with hiring a staff that has empathy, Benjamin.
NYC Burger King killing: Family expresses anger, reward grows to $20K
An outraged community is looking for help in tracking down an armed robber who killed a teenager who was working at a Manhattan Burger King.
An outraged community is looking for help in tracking down an armed robber who killed a teenager who was working at a Manhattan Burger King.
19-year-old NYC Burger King worker killed by armed robber
An NYC Burger King worker is dead after being shot by an armed robber in East Harlem.
An NYC Burger King worker is dead after being shot by an armed robber in East Harlem.
NYPD officer shot while resting in car released from hospital
Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and a crowd of his fellow officers applauded and cheered the officer as he walked out of the hospital.
Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and a crowd of his fellow officers applauded and cheered the officer as he walked out of the hospital.
Gov. Hochul tours tunnel for 2nd Avenue subway extension
Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway line will expand service to 125th Street. The governor and MTA are hopeful that the federal government will fund the project under President Biden's infrastructure law.
Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway line will expand service to 125th Street. The governor and MTA are hopeful that the federal government will fund the project under President Biden's infrastructure law.
16-year-old shot and killed in East Harlem: NYPD
Authorities say that Jamere Chapman, 16, died after being shot in the abdomen outside of the Wagner Houses in East Harlem.
Authorities say that Jamere Chapman, 16, died after being shot in the abdomen outside of the Wagner Houses in East Harlem.
Deli worker stabbed to death in East Harlem
The NYPD is hunting for the man who stabbed and killed Ahmed Almulaiki outside of a deli in East Harlem on Tuesday night.
The NYPD is hunting for the man who stabbed and killed Ahmed Almulaiki outside of a deli in East Harlem on Tuesday night.
NYPD launches new app, text service to tackle community concerns
The NYPD is launching a new smartphone app for officers and a new public feedback initiative for New Yorkers as part of an effort to better tackle crime and improve community relations.
The NYPD is launching a new smartphone app for officers and a new public feedback initiative for New Yorkers as part of an effort to better tackle crime and improve community relations.
East Harlem school closed after COVID outbreak
19 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a school in East Harlem, but none of the infected are students.
19 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a school in East Harlem, but none of the infected are students.
Early morning shooting in East Harlem leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
An early morning shooting in East Harlem Wednesday left one man dead and two others injured, said police.
An early morning shooting in East Harlem Wednesday left one man dead and two others injured, said police.
NYC mental health 911 response program could be expanded
A pilot program called B-HEARD began in June in parts of Harlem because data shows these areas have more emergency calls for people with mental health issues than anywhere in the city.
A pilot program called B-HEARD began in June in parts of Harlem because data shows these areas have more emergency calls for people with mental health issues than anywhere in the city.
61-year-old man arrested for fatally stabbing woman in East Harlem: NYPD
Andre Miller was arrested Friday after police identified him for allegedly murdering Jacklyn Delgado, 38, inside of a building at the Wagner Houses on August 4.
Andre Miller was arrested Friday after police identified him for allegedly murdering Jacklyn Delgado, 38, inside of a building at the Wagner Houses on August 4.
Woman found stabbed to death in East Harlem
A woman was found stabbed to death in her apartment building on Wednesday morning.
A woman was found stabbed to death in her apartment building on Wednesday morning.
NYPD cracks down on illegal dirt bikes but is it enough?
In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
NYC animal shelter sees big influx of surrendered pets and strays
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
Accessibility is a centerpiece at East Harlem restaurant
Restaurateur George Gallego knows from personal experience how difficult it can be navigating New York City streets and businesses in a wheelchair.
Restaurateur George Gallego knows from personal experience how difficult it can be navigating New York City streets and businesses in a wheelchair.
East Harlem school holds in-person graduation
Central Park East High School held an outdoor graduation ceremony. Participants and guests had to wear masks. Still, the in-person gathering was a sign of moving forward.
Central Park East High School held an outdoor graduation ceremony. Participants and guests had to wear masks. Still, the in-person gathering was a sign of moving forward.
At least 13 people shot in 6 hours across NYC
A 15-year-old boy was killed and at least a dozen others wounded over a six-hour span of gun violence in New York City.
A 15-year-old boy was killed and at least a dozen others wounded over a six-hour span of gun violence in New York City.
Arrest made in connection with brutal attack on Asian-American man
Police in New York have made an arrest in connection with a brutal and unprovoked attack against a 61-year-old Asian-American man in Manhattan.
Police in New York have made an arrest in connection with a brutal and unprovoked attack against a 61-year-old Asian-American man in Manhattan.
NYPD: Asian man critically injured in unprovoked Manhattan assault
The NYPD is investigating into a brutal, unprovoked assault against an Asian American man in Manhattan.
The NYPD is investigating into a brutal, unprovoked assault against an Asian American man in Manhattan.