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Jazz icon Sonny Rollins died at 95 at his Woodstock, NY home. A towering tenor saxophonist behind works like Saxophone Colossus, his career spanned bebop to avant-garde and fusion. Health issues slowed him in the 2010s, with his last concerts in 2012 and a 2006 studio album as his final record. He received the National Medal of Arts in 2010 and Kennedy Center Honors in 2011.
Kiki Shepard, longtime host of Showtime at the Apollo from 1987 to 2002, died at 74 from a massive heart attack, TMZ reporting via her representative. Shepard also acted on TV shows like A Different World, Baywatch, and NYPD Blue, appeared in Thunder in Paradise, and later played herself on Everybody Hates Chris and Grey’s Anatomy; she had a small uncredited part in The Wiz (1978).
A baby girl was born at Harlem Hospital in New York City exactly at midnight on January 1, 2026, becoming the city's first baby of the year, marking a new start for the Harlem couple Oumy and Amadou Niang, and breaking Brooklyn's recent streak of first births.
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem, opening in 2026, aims to highlight the North's overlooked civil rights history, focusing on issues like housing, policing, and education, and serving as a counterweight to efforts to erase or distort this history. It is part of a larger $300 million development that includes cultural and leadership spaces, emphasizing Harlem's pivotal role in the civil rights movement and current efforts to promote racial justice and inclusion.
Max B has been released from prison after his sentence was reduced from 75 to 20 years, and he was greeted by friends and family, including French Montana, marking a significant moment for his fans and potential return to the rap scene. He also expressed a desire to reconcile with Jim Jones and focus on his family and future.
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Harlem, NYC, has resulted in four deaths and over 100 illnesses, linked to contaminated cooling towers in multiple buildings. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, which spread through inhalation of contaminated water vapor, and is treatable with antibiotics. Health officials are remediating affected cooling towers and urging residents with symptoms to seek medical care.
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Harlem, NYC, has resulted in four deaths and 99 confirmed cases, linked to bacteria in cooling towers on multiple buildings. Authorities have taken remediation measures, and officials assure the public that the air and water are safe, urging those with symptoms to seek medical attention promptly.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, NYC has resulted in 3 deaths and over 80 illnesses, linked to contaminated cooling towers. The disease is a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, spread through inhalation of contaminated water vapor, and is not transmitted person-to-person. Symptoms include cough, fever, and muscle aches, and it is treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early. Health officials have identified and remediated the contaminated water sources.
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem, NYC, has resulted in three deaths and 67 illnesses, with health officials investigating cooling towers as the likely source amid ongoing testing and containment efforts.
At least 58 people in New York City, including two deaths, have fallen ill from Legionnaires' disease, likely linked to bacteria from cooling towers in Harlem, prompting health officials to warn residents to seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Harlem, NYC, has resulted in 2 deaths and 58 illnesses, linked to contaminated water systems, with health officials urging at-risk populations to seek early treatment.
The NYC Health Department reports 58 cases and 2 deaths from Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem since late July 2025, with remediation completed on affected cooling towers. Residents with flu-like symptoms, especially those at higher risk, are urged to seek immediate medical care, as early treatment is effective.
New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of five Legionnaire's disease cases in Harlem, urging residents to seek prompt medical care if experiencing flu-like symptoms, especially those at higher risk, as the disease is treatable if caught early. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria in water systems and is not contagious but can be severe or fatal if untreated.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The verdict has sparked mixed reactions in Harlem, his hometown, with some community members expressing disappointment and others emphasizing the importance of believing victims and addressing issues in the music industry. Combs, once celebrated in Harlem, now faces potential prison time while his case highlights ongoing concerns about abuse and justice in the entertainment world.
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem celebrates its 100th anniversary with exhibitions and events, highlighting its extensive collection of over 11 million items related to the African diaspora, amidst a joyful celebration that underscores its significance as a cultural shrine.