Dwight Meyrs known as Heavy D, died from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis.
After the unexpected and tragic death of Heavy D, the family has announced funeral plans.
Dwight Arrington Myers better known as Heavy D has died.
Piri Thomas, the author known for the best-selling book "Down These Mean Streets" has died today (October 17, 2011). He was 83.
Jay-Z announced the Nets will now be called the Brooklyn Nets when the team moves from New Jersey to its new home in Brooklyn.
Murphy, 18, one of the top-rated basketball players in the country, was killed in Harlem's Grant Houses at about 4:10 a.m., police said.
A rare earthquake centered in Virginia shook parts of New Jersey and New York shortly before 2 p.m.
The New York City Police Department announced it formed a new unit to track down crimes discussed on Facebook, MySpace, and twitter.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a new initiative in efforts to fight against the negative influences and trends afflicting young minority males in the...
A 13-year-old died a hero after shooing kids out of the way of a out of control SUV - driven by a wounded driver before it...
