A 16th birthday party for a local teen came to a heated end at the National Black Theater in Harlem when a mother was thrown to the ground and arrested while surrounding teenagers were harassed and physically assaulted by the NYPD. See the video on Fox News. Related: Fox [video] :: Raw footage (see related… [Read more…]
July 3, 2007 by D. Bell
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS FRIDAY’s, JULY 6th, OUTDOOR SCREENINGWe need your help Imagenation, a community based not-for-profit organization, is run primarily by volunteers. Donating your time to Imagenation is a worthwhile way to contribute to this organization and to support independent cinema from the African Diaspora. Imagenation is happy to accommodate students who may… [Read more…]
July 3, 2007 by D. Bell
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Directed by Kasi Lemmons and starring Don Cheadle Talk to me You must RSVP Hue-Man by July 9th to get on the list. ALL Hue-Man customers on the list will be assured a seat. SPACE IS LIMITED! AMC Empire at 234 W. 42nd St. At 8 pm
Alex Felix, a local police officer, was tragically struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle only blocks away from his home in Inwood. The driver, a Harlem resident, was arrested, registering a blood alcohol level of 0.18 percent — well above the legal limit of 0.10 percent.Sadly, Officer Felix’s wife is… [Read more…]
Moving away from the hot topic of the moment, we venture west to the orderly tranquility of Brownstone Lane. A reader sent the following note last week: Brownstone Lane on 119 & FDB has finally sent out closing letters, they will begin sometime in July. I believe the building is over 80% sold which of… [Read more…]
Just a heads up that we won’t be posting tomorrow and postings will slow down next week. Any events happening next week that you want posted to the site should be submitted by the end of this week. *Comments may be held in moderation* Send an email to info@uptownflavor.com
In what has become the most controversial topic to date here on U.F., the discussion of the new noise ordinance that took effect yesterday, Marcus Garvey Park (a.k.a. Mount Morris Park) is once again front and center. Neighbors in the area have “declared war” against the drum circle that ritually congregates in the park every… [Read more…]
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July 3, 2007 by D. Bell
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