EMERGENCY TRACK REPAIRS Friday, June 1 from 10:30 AM to 3 PM No 1 trains between 242 and 168 Sts Shuttle buses, M3 buses, and A trains provide alternate service How will it affect my trip? – At 207 St, transfer between the shuttle bus and the A. – At 168 St, transfer between the… [Read more…]
May 31, 2007 by D. Bell
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Spend an event listening and learning at the feet of historian, Celedonia “Cal” Jones who was born and raised in central Harlem. Cal has dedicated his life to protecting, documenting and publishing the history of African Americans in New York City. RSVP required SOH website Dates: Friday, June 1, 2007 | 6:00 pm
May 31, 2007 by D. Bell
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ImageNation, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement , Inc. (HCCI) invite You and your family to celebrate South Africa’s Youth Day, with a FREE screening* of the Academy Award winning film, TSOTSI by Gavin Hood at FAMILY FIRST FRIDAY in St. Mark’s United Methodist Church located at 137th & Edgecombe… [Read more…]
May 31, 2007 by D. Bell
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FRIDAY • JUNE 1 • 7:00 PM | Play Reading: Your God’s Not Coming Your God’s Not Coming, written and directed by Akin Salawu, is a farcical allegory about politics, religion, and control. Presented as part of the Museum’s ongoing collaboration with the Harlem-based New Heritage Theatre Group and their Roger Furman Reading Series. For… [Read more…]
East Harlem Genovese mobster busted [7online] Harlem Stage receives $100,000 grant [NYSun] No dew nor rain pastor back in the news [amNY] East Harlem residents get a new asthma center [WNYC] see also: amNY story [amyny] and Newsday [nd] Another anti-gentrification convention takes place this weekend [amny] see also: Anti-gentrification conference Minister Kurtis Blow throws… [Read more…]
UPDATE: Fox 5 followed up on the story investigated by My9 Most people know that if it’s bootleg it can be found in Harlem — from bootleg DVDs and CDs to brand name fashions, nothing is sacred in the eyes of a bootlegger. Not even condoms. That’s right, they’ve been bootlegging rubbers in Harlem. It… [Read more…]
May 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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Date: Friday, June 1, 2007 6-8:00 PM Title: Artists Connect at Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery Description: Artists talk about their creative process; Photography as Art: group photography show artists hold Q&A session. Where: Gallery is located in The Bradhurst at Striver’s Row, 2611 Frederick Douglass Blvd, Suite 2N. 212-694-1747 Cost: Free For more info,… [Read more…]
May 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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The topic of affordable housing is a sticky one. Some feel that it is for lazy people who want to collect welfare, while others believe that it is a helping hand for hard workers who need an extra boost. No matter which side of the affordable housing debate you stand on, everyone agrees that all… [Read more…]
Operation Silent Night is a quality of life program initiated by Mayor Bloomberg in 2002. The neighborhoods hardest hit by OSN are all uptown. The premise of Operation Silent Night appears innocent enough but it is actually a controversial topic for many uptowners. One reason — officers are allowed to perform stop and frisks for… [Read more…]
May 29, 2007 by D. Bell
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HEALTH TIME AT THE APOLLO SENIORS HEALTH FAIR Wednesday, May 30th — 4:30 pm – 6:30pm The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with partner North General Hospital, present our third annual Seniors Health Fair. This free event will include health screenings, giveaways, wellness activities, important information regarding exercise and nutrition, and health handouts. A… [Read more…]
What a cute name for a cute little shoe boutique! They were closed the day I passed by. I’m assuming they haven’t opened yet but I could be wrong. I can’t find a website for them (as it seems every variation of their name has been taken) but apparently this store is an offshoot of… [Read more…]
May 29, 2007 by D. Bell
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A car jumped a sidewalk and smashed into the front of a fried-chicken restaurant on Monday, injuring six people, including four who were eating dinner inside. The driver and a passenger in the sedan were hurt when it smashed through the bricks and windows of the Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits fast-food restaurant around 5:30 p.m.,… [Read more…]
Passed by tonight and they were sealed tight. Yellow sticker on the window and cleaning supplies on the table. The City’s website cites the violation as being a result of the supervisor not holding the food protection certificate, an 11 point violation which is well below the number of points that typically shut a place.… [Read more…]
What: Urban Preparedness Workshop When: Sunday, May 27 at 6:30PM Where: Uptown Renaissance Restaurant 108 West 116th Street New York NY 10027 Event Description: For those of you who live in the Harlem area, IPN Instructor Paul Ortiz will be staging an Urban Preparedness Workshop at the Uptown Renaissance Restaurant, Sunday, May 27th 2007 6:30… [Read more…]
May 25, 2007 by D. Bell
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Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Friday, June 1, 6:30 pm The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street Free with Admission By Zach Niles and Banker White (2007). Hosted by WNYC Radio Rookie Veralyn Williams. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, a band born in the camps of war-torn West Africa, counts… [Read more…]
After 8 years, the prestigious Classical Theatre of Harlem is leaving their primary residence at the Harlem School of the Arts. The award-winning theatre company has received glowing reviews by the New York Times for their unusual adaptations of timeless classics. The company has already been staging their shows in locations away from from their… [Read more…]
May 25, 2007 by D. Bell
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Harlem Meer Performance Festival Presented by JPMorgan Chase Sundays from May 27 through September 30, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (except June 10) The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center Inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues Join the Conservancy for the 14th season of this popular Sunday concert series that features… [Read more…]
May 24, 2007 by D. Bell
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The Black Pack Publishing Party II Come uptown and celebrate in Harlem’s literary lounge as we through the party of the year. Join writers and publishers from across the country as we mix, mingle, and boogie. Host: AALBC.com, harlemworld magazine, & MosaicBooks.com Location: Tribal Spears Gallery & Cafe 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 117 St,… [Read more…]
May 24, 2007 by D. Bell
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College Prep Auditions Scheduled Admission to College Prep is by audition or portfolio review Saturday, June 2, 2007 Dance: 12:00 – 3:00pm Dance studios Music: 1:00 – 5:00pm Room 205 Theater: 12:00 – 5:00pm HSA Theater Visual Arts: 4:00 – 7:00pm Visual Arts Office For information about how… [Read more…]
Could Harlem finally be the ultimate source for free wireless Internet? Let’s home so! [Indypendent] Annual Mafrika Festival returns to Marcus Garvey Park [Mafrika] Harlem multi-family sold for $5.1 million [Costar] Should public housing be given away to tenants to make them homeowners? [NYSun] Is the Bronx the home of the American dream? [Daily News]… [Read more…]
May 24, 2007 by D. Bell
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May 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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A couple of weeks ago I reported that Pioneer on 145th and 7th Avenue is closing. As it turns out they are actually moving two blocks down to 142nd Street into the former Associated Market. Forget musical chairs, now we are playing musical supermarkets.
One of the best things about New York City in the summer are the free concerts. This year the City Parks Foundation have outdone themselves with this line up of stars that will be performing in a park near you! I can’t wait!!! Added bonus: Summerstage! This is just the beginning. There will be more… [Read more…]
1st Annual Harlem Anti-Gentrification Conference The Historic Community of Harlem Under Attack: Fight Back and Resistance Forging Alliance and Building Principle Unity June 1st & June 2nd 2007 St. Ambrose Church @ 9 West 130th Street (Between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)
The first of 50 new stores that will exclusively offer Nike, Jordan and Converse is slated to open in January of 2008. The flagship store will be converted from the Foot Locker presently on 125th Street in Harlem. House of Hoops started as an store within a store promotion but has been expanded to create… [Read more…]
May 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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Bliss in the Heart of Harlem Welcome in the summer with FREE Yoga Bliss yoga classes in Marcus Garvey Park (124 St. and Mt. Morris Park West). Join us every Thursday evening in June (6/7,14,21,28, 7-8:30pm), where we will find our bliss beneath the billowing trees and the golden sunsets. Align your body, free… [Read more…]
Columbia chooses lead team for first phase of expansion [Columbia News] Could subsidizing supermarkets in Harlem be the answer? [Newsday] Global Ink to shutter [NYMag] Map 15 Washington Heights [NYMag] Continuing northbound, Kool Herc wants to landmark the birthplace of Hip Hop [NYT] see also Gothamist
May 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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The controversial cross between a colored museum and antique store located on 125th Street has decided to pack up and go global. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to stop by Aunt Meriam’s while it was a brick and mortar operation thanks to my bad habit of procrastinating. Aunt Meriam’s was featured in a New… [Read more…]
I know I am late on this one but Manna has opened a third location along the 125th Street Corridor giving them a total of 4 locations in Harlem. Just in case it is too far to walk to the location on Madison Avenue or 8th Avenue you can now pop into the location at… [Read more…]
Edible Arrangements 2035 Fifth Avenue New York City, NY 10035 Phone: 212-831-6041 Fax: 212-831-8945 Independently Owned and Operated Store Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
May 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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With all this talk about new fast food restaurants, ice cream parlors and the like coming into Harlem while grocery stores are closing left and right, it’s no wonder that Harlem has some health concerns that probably won’t be going away any time soon. Obesity more common in Harlem than in the UES [The Sun]… [Read more…]
May 18, 2007 by D. Bell
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Between the constant background music of Mister Softee’s truck in the summer, the $1.99 ice cream from the corner bodega, the helado carts and Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors can Harlem really stand another source for the rich creamy cold delight? Apparently so. Harlem Fur has been tipped off about a possible Cold Stone Creamery coming… [Read more…]
May 17, 2007 by D. Bell
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WINNIE MANDELA, Princess Senator Florence Ita-Giwa of Nigeria, Professor Babatunde Osotimehinn, and Minister Christine Walker are among those to be honored at the “Beyond the Tears” Award Ceremony for their work with HIV/AIDS at the World famous Apollo Theater on May 19th at 8:00 P.M. Tickets for “Beyond the Tears” Award Ceremony at the famous… [Read more…]
The office of Assemblyman Keith Wright informed us about a press conference that will take place on Friday, May 18 at 9:45 a.m. in front of 235 West 146th Street. The scene reads like something from an episode of “Law & Order”. The landlord of three buildings in the area has been accused of trying… [Read more…]
May 17, 2007 by D. Bell
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Race Manners by Bruce A. Jacobs Friday, May 18th at 6 pmRace relations is certainly a topic that has to be discussed in America. It needs to be out in the open. A few feathers have to be ruffled so we can all finally get on with our lives. Bruce A. Jacobs, Harvard grad and… [Read more…]
May 17, 2007 by D. Bell
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BOOK CELEBRATION Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 7:00 PM Langston Hughes Auditorium, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801 The Schomburg Center and Up South, Inc. present readings by Ruby Dee from Life Lit by Some Large Vision: Selected Speeches and Writings by Ossie Davis and by… [Read more…]
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May 31, 2007 by D. Bell
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