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Man Baked To Death In Rikers Island Jail

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A mentally ill homeless man by the name of Jerome Murdough, was a Marine veteran. Because of the cold weather, Murdough, who is 56, decided to stay inside a Harlem apartment building. New York City police found Murdough in the apartment and put him in jail for trespassing. He was found dead a week later after […]

Let’s Pay Homage To The Captain – Derek Jeter’s Greatest Career Moments

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The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information If there were a Mount Rushmore for the New York Yankees, it’s hard to argue against Derek Jeter having a spot on it. With 19 seasons, 3,316 hits and five World Series championships under his belt in the Bronx, Jeter has been a central figure in […]

Gentrification: From an East Harlem Perspective

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Traditionally, East Harlem has been an evolving community. Initially it was populated by German, Irish, Italian and Jewish immigrants, but there are reports going back to the 1930s of a sizable Hispanic community in East Harlem predominantly Puerto Rican.  Now there is a booming Mexican and Salvadorean population, a growing number of Asians, and Caucasians […]

Bronx Teen Held As Sex Slave For Three Months In Queens Is Rescued

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There are some sick individuals out there… Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A Bronx teen has been rescued after being held captive by three ex-cons for three months. The girl was repeatedly beaten, raped and pimped out by her captors, cops said Monday. The Bronx girl, 14, was reported missing in September by her grandmother. […]

Winter Wonderland or Wasteland? Freezing Temperatures Hurting Buisnesses

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New York City is in the midst of one of its coldest winters in recent memory; snowstorms have slowed its fast paced citizens in their tracks, ice has caused its suburban workers a multitude of slippery problems, and consistent freezing temperatures have caused everyone to turn on mother nature. January’s average temperature was 29 degrees, […]

One Step Closer To A Miami MLS Team

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David Beckham is about to score big! When he signed his MLS contract, it included the option of buying an MLS expansion franchise in any market except New York City at the fixed price of $25 million whenever he stopped playing in the league. Beckham is taking that option and the market of his choosing […]

The Source Makes It’s Super Bowl Prediction

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It’s almost time, ladies and gents. We are ready to make our Super Bowl prediction! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will square off at Metlife Stadium in Super Bowl XLVIII. Both teams were the top dogs in their respective conferences all season, and there will be great match ups all […]

Council Member Richards Weekly Update (Jan. 31)

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Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher (Twitter @HHSYC) New York City Council Member Donovan Richards District 31 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Weekly Update As we prepare for the celebration of Black History Month, it is my hope to not only celebrate the many accomplished heroes that have transformed society as we know it, […]

NYS AG Schneiderman Weekly Newsletter (Jan. 24)

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Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher (Twitter @HHSYC) Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS January 20 to January 24, 2014 Statement By A.G. Schneiderman On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day In a statement, Attorney General Schneiderman honored the “life, legacy and vision” of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urged […]

Source Exclusive: Nipsey Hussle Brings ‘The Crenshaw Tour’ To New York City

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We got a chance to catch up with Nipsey Hussle during his NY stop for his Crenshaw tour. Nipsey has been real busy lately, in between his Crenshaw Tour, prepping his new album, Victory Lap, and his new book.  In between his busy schedule, The Source Magazine got a chance to have […]

NY City Council Leadership And Committee Chairs Announced

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Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC January 22, 2014 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Council Majority Leader: Jimmy Van Bramer Council Minority Leader: Vincent Ignizio Advertisement Please see list below for full committee membership and chairs. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS   . City Hall New York, […]

Council Member King Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 20, 2014 Advertisement Good morning Friends and Neighbors on this 20th anniversary of the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Decades ago, in a speech calling for unity across America, Dr. King said: “We […]

Jay Z To Headline DirecTV Super Saturday Night Party Superbowl Weekend

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In case you missed the Magna Carter shows. Technically, the NFL SuperBowl–better known as the biggest sporting event in the country–will take place in New Jersey, at Metlife Stadium (the home of both the Giants & Jets, but New York City is embracing the close proximity. Revolt TV already has […]

Artist: Marilyn Minter

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Marilyn Minter (born 1948) is an American artist currently living and working in New York City. Marilyn has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 2005, the Center for Contemporary Art, Cincinnati, OH in 2009, La Conservera, Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Ceutí/Murcia, Spain in 2009, the […]

Medical Marijuana Backer Targets NYC

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Medical Marijuana Backer Targets NYC Story by Dana Rubinstein — Capital New York Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Post by Charles and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Now that Governor Andrew Cuomo has effectively preempted a far-reaching statewide medical marijuana law by announcing his support for a much narrower interpretation of an existing one, some advocates are […]

Watch The Brand New Troy Ave Video “Show Me Love” Featuring Tony Yayo

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 2013 was special for Troy Ave and his BSB Records imprint, Harry Powder proved critics wrong and contuning the succes of last year, Harry Powder gives us his first visual of the year with the radio smash “Show Me Love” featuring Tony Yayo. The record is off Troy’s studio debut […]

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