I need some time to ease my mind. Mind & soul is even more important then body Money can put my body in all exotic spaces Meanwhile my mind & soul remotely dwells Within that fine spot between all messed up & hell. -Arrested Development Today I received an email message informing me of a… [Read more…]
Curbed breaks a reports about a protest on the site to house the new Museum of African Art. Supposedly the land is being used to develop luxury condos with storage space for the museum and a lecture hall rather than a permanent home as originally promised. If the accusations are true, then it is the… [Read more…]
April 3, 2007 by D. Bell
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The Grassroots Farmers’ Market will be back in Jackie Robinson Park this summer with a larger market and, hopefully, an expanded schedule. Last year, the market was held every Saturday from 9am – 4 pm, July–November. This year, Grassroots is hoping to expand to Tuesdays. The market is volunteer run and needs our support! If… [Read more…]
The Columbia Spectator reports that Morningside Park is under consideration for scenic landmark status. The park was designed by the same team that collaborated on Central Park and Prospect Park. Proponents feel especially strong about protecting the park in the face of the impending Columbia expansion project. Under the proposal, Morningside Park would be labeled… [Read more…]
April 3, 2007 by D. Bell
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The executive director of Harlem RBI, an organization that runs after-school programs in East Harlem, Richard Berlin, said his organization has been waiting to open a school for two years. His plans for the school, outlined in a 1,300-page application already submitted to the Department of Education, include a longer school day and year than… [Read more…]
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April 3, 2007 by D. Bell
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