Dwight Meyrs known as Heavy D, died from a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis.
Down These Mean Streets by the late Piri Thomas, is a classical autobiography where Thomas documents his coming of age on the streets of Spanish Harlem.
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...
