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Harlem Real Estate: Playing the Shell Game

March 19, 2007 by

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Back around 2004, the catchphrase was “You can’t buy a shell in Harlem for under a million,” and while that may have been hyperbole, the market was undeniably hot. “You threw a sign on one and somebody would buy it,” says Harlem expert Willie Kathryn Suggs. But in the past few months’ slowdown, these noble… [Read more…]

Reader Review: B.Braxton

March 19, 2007 by

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Every day I see hits from people looking for information about the new luxurious B.Braxton salon for men. One of our readers visited the salon and offered this positive review of their services and atmosphere: I had services this past weekend and completely enjoyed my experience. I’ve gone to many “hair spots” and I am… [Read more…]

The BBC Comes to Harlem

March 19, 2007 by

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This was a tip left courtesy of Around Harlem. Look for them well…around Harlem. On Wed. March 21st, the BBC show “World Have Your Say” will be trotting around the globe to Harlem. The live broadcast will be taking place at: Sylvia’s Soul Food Restaurant 328 Lenox Avenue, between 126th and 127th Street, 1 pm… [Read more…]

Word on the street: Native closed

March 19, 2007 by

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Received in the mailbox today was the following message: I walked by Native this morning and it’s got a sign up that it’s closed for renovations. Anyone know more? Well, this one has been called since last year. Their website has been defunct for about that length of time. There was a rumor at one… [Read more…]

The Scoop: Harlem in the News

March 19, 2007 by

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Merrill Lynch and Carver Bank joined forces today [NYTimes] Sherman Creek eyed for development [NY Daily News] Vy Higgensen traces her roots back to rancher from Missouri [NY Times] The cancer poverty connection examined at Harlem Hospital [CBS Evening News] Harlem’s Queen Mother escorts Bronx fire victims to Mali [Newsday] Billie’s Black caters to diners… [Read more…]

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