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The 2nd avenue subway line is now going underway. A small part of this project will mean that 2nd avenue will have to be opened up, most of the line from 63rd Street to 96th Street will be drilled through solid rock. This project will evenually link Harlem in the north of Manhattan to the southern tip of New York. I personally will enjoy the 2nd avenue subway line because I will spend less time walking all the way from 1st avenue to Lexington avenue to get to the 110th Street train station. It will really be convenient having the 2nd avenue line.

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On February 20, 2007, a owner named Brian Ghaw opens up a store called The Savoy Bakery. It displays some delicious cakes and pastries. The owner, Brian, say that he was looking for a "growing community" and East Harlem is always growing in number. When you first look at the Savoy Bakery you will see a nice clean area and environment. Step inside and you see a host of different kinds a tarts and cakes. You can also get a great cappuccino or latte at this store. Each pastry is freshly backed every day.

All of these baked goods are made with butter and no trans-fat. The best part-other than the food-are there extremely affordable prices. I have been in the Savoy Bakery at least 3 times are I have bought 2-3 pastries for the combined price of 2 dollars!. Please come and visit this bakery on 110th Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenue.

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On Tuesday March 27, 2007 a building collapsed on 115th Street and Lexington Avenue. Construction work was being done on the building before it collapsed. This building collapse resulted in many subway and traffic disruptions. The building was five stories high and was unoccupied except for the 12 construction workers, one of those works was taken to the hospital foe minor injuries.
Three of the surrounding buildings were evacuated just a a precaution. The center portion of the building was a mass of rubble, the police roped off several blocks as bricks layered the scaffolding and sidewalk.
Subway Lines were suspended and diverted. The number 6 trains were not stopping at 166th Street and there was no service on the #6 trains between Grand Central 42nd Street and 125th Street.
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Recently in Harlem tourist have been coming to the the newly famous graffiti artist area on 108th Street and Park Avenue. What you are looking g at is the outside of this area, but inside is a school yard with tons of different artist who express themselves. But remember this is not something that the authorities or people look down upon, this is one of the most famous places in East Harlem.

A couple times a year these artists will change the scene so each time you come back to this area there is always something new to see. I'm not sure but I think these artist call themselves "The Crew". I would recommend anyone who loves art to come and see this area on 108th Street and Park Avenue.
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