The stars aligned last night for the Clinton Global Initiative event that took place at the Apollo. Here are a couple of photos from Saturday. From left to right: Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Former President Bill Clinton, Bono, and Shakira. From left to right: Chris Rock, Shakira, Bono, Wyclef Jean.
September 28, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Among the New York City Housing Authority’s current major capital projects are the A. Phillip Randolph Houses at 114th and Frederick Douglass. They are major capital projects because they are “comprehensive renovations to the interior apartments and exterior of buildings.” Randolph Houses: Constructed in the early 1900s, the A. Philip Randolph Houses in Harlem encompass… [Read more…]
September 28, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The Vendy Awards, the Urban Justice Center’s Street Vendor Project’s (whew) annual prize fest for the city’s purveyors of sidewalk cuisine, are happening this weekend, Saturday at Tompkins Square Park. Not Harlem, I know, but one of uptown’s food guys is a finalist — Super Tacos of 96th and Broadway! The tickets are pricey, but… [Read more…]
September 28, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The Clinton Global Initiative will be at the Apollo Theater this Saturday, with a panel of folks including former President Bill Clinton, Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, Bono, and Wyclef Jean. They will be discussing youth activism. MTV will air the event online, which will feature the discussion, questions from the audience, as well as performances… [Read more…]
September 28, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The city’s poor don’t fare as well as its rich when it comes to health care. [NYT] [NYP] [NYDN] Everybody wants a piece: Bill O’Reilly’s biographer theorizes about his subject’s “bizarre behavior.” [Huff Po] Discrimination lawyer writes in and says “condemnation is unwarranted.” [PRWeb] Filmmaker and Harlem resident dishes his opinion on the matter. [Huff… [Read more…]
September 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Volunteer on Saturdays at the Harlem River Ecology Center, a unique urban nature center for environmental education, community stewardship, culture and maritime. Center hosts family programming, exhibits and more every weekend. For more information, call Mitsue, volunteer coordinator, at 718-901-3331, or visit any Saturday from 1pm- 3pm. Metro North/Hudson River Line, from Grand Central or… [Read more…]
September 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Samba New York! is gearing up for one of the biggest performances of the year, the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. And you can still get on board! Join now and come to our 5 workshops in October. Dedicated students will be able to parade and perform in one of the largest, loudest ensembles in the… [Read more…]
September 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
Dover Condominiums is having an open house this Sunday, September 30, at its 252 W. 123rd Street location, between Frederick Douglass and Adam Clayton Powell. 11:30am – 1:00pm 4:30pm – 6:00pm
September 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Poet Bobby González, bassist Joe Falcón, and saxophonist Ricardo Strobert will be performing together for Encuentros, a night of poetry and music, at Cemí Underground this Friday, September 28. About Bobby: Bobby González is a nationally known multicultural motivational speaker, storyteller and poet. Born and raised in raised in the South Bronx, New York City,… [Read more…]
September 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Three newly commissioned ballets are being showcased at the Miller Theatre at Columbia. The choreographers are Alison Chase, Amanda Miller, and Luca Veggetti. Their works will be performed by world-class dancers performing to live music. The performances begin tonight, Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m., and continue through Sunday, September 30. Miller Theatre 2960 Broadway… [Read more…]
September 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
National media bombards Sylvia’s. [NYT] Diners show “disdain,” bemusement toward Bill O’Reilly. [amNY] Al Sharpton’s response to O’Reilly’s remarks. [NYDN] O’Reilly says it’s “fabricated controversy.” [AP via Yahoo!] Columbia reaches a deal in expansion plan. [NYT] Mayor Bloomberg gives it the thumbs up. [NYP] Stringer calls the plan a win-win. [NY1] $33 mil out of… [Read more…]
September 26, 2007 by learnbyheart
New York “Chicago Style” Steppers presents… Chicago Style Steppin’ Workshop as seen in R. Kelly’s “Step in the Name of Love” video With Guest Chicago Steppin’ Instructors: TicMan and Charnice! Learn the Basic Steps ~ No Partner Required ~ Men, Women, Singles, and Couples Welcome! Brothers, we always need more of you to join us!… [Read more…]
September 26, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Register Now to Attend Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007 Convention & Festival 100 Performances, 80 Panels & Workshops Exclusive USA Appearance of McCoy Tyner with Stanley Clarke & Jack DeJohnette Jazz Improv LIVE! is the ONLY international convention for jazz lovers — uniquely designed for jazz fans — the segment that represents the largest group of… [Read more…]
September 26, 2007 by learnbyheart
Fonzworth Bentley plugged his new book Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead last night at Harlem’s own Hue-Man Bookstore. Here are some photos of the event! FB’s Official Site Update: An excerpt from a New York Times story today on style critics: Yes, you will also see people… [Read more…]
September 26, 2007 by learnbyheart
The Development and Finishing Institute, New York City’s only tuition-free etiquette school for children, will be holding Fall registration for classes this Saturday September 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Harlem Dance Foundation on 144 West 121st Street. The Development and Finishing Institute has been recognized for its innovative approach in instructing… [Read more…]
September 26, 2007 by learnbyheart
Sylvia’s, Bill O’Reilly, and Media Matters…sigh: Transcript of the statements about dining at Sylvia’s [Media Matters] O’Reilly goes on the defensive and counter-attacks [Media Matters] O’Reilly talks to CNN and bashes Media Matters [Media Matters] Third-party view of O’Reilly v. Media Matters [AP via Google News] The Daily News gets in the mix. [NYDN] The… [Read more…]
September 25, 2007 by learnbyheart
Tetris blocks? Love it or hate it? From the developer’s website: 2300 Frederick Douglas Blvd. Hotel and Residences by W-”A Loft” A ground up mixed use project of 137,000 SF. 50,000 SF would be used as high-end residential condo project (51 units), and 50,000 SF would be used as a “W”-“A Loft” (Starwood) Hotel rooms… [Read more…]
September 25, 2007 by learnbyheart
s L put up a few photos in the flickr pool of The Tempest at Riverbank State Park. Here’s one of them for you all to enjoy!
September 25, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The Diversity Players of Harlem will be staging Die Laughing, a play by Marq Overton, starting Wednesday, September 26, through Sunday, September 30. Synopsis: Michael Laurence, a struggling but very talented misogynistic comedian, on the threshold of the biggest break of his career is forced to take a serious look at his life after being… [Read more…]
September 25, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The Harlem Townhouse and Condo Open House Tour is happening tomorrow, Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prudential Douglas Elliman of Harlem has put the event together. The tour features quite a few residences that are currently up for sale, including properties at SoHa, the Langston, Rhapsody on Fifth, and tons of townhouses, including… [Read more…]
September 25, 2007 by learnbyheart
Fare hikes for MTA? [NYT] [NYDN] [NY1] How the Ahmadinejad event went down yesterday. [NYT] [City Room] [NYSun] [NYDN] [NYP] [NY1] [CS] Bloomberg says no to punishing Columbia. [NYSun] Attorney General Cuomo investigating Facebook. [NYT]
September 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Join Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery for HomeBase, an exhibition featuring the work of an eclectic and diverse group of Harlem-based artists. Bryan Collier: Once you form a sensibility about connection, how different elements relate to each other, you deepen your understanding of yourself and others. Ray Llanos: Photo Griot, finding and telling stories through… [Read more…]
September 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Tinalee Media & Events invites you to The Collective, a social event designed to cultivate real relationships among the movers and shakers of the young urban professional set. The event is happening this Thursday, September 27th, from 6-9 p.m. at Ginger. As always, the drinks and conversation will flow. The vibe remains chill. This month,… [Read more…]
September 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
The always-busy Friends of St. Nicholas Park are having their Fall Dog Park Clean-Up Day this coming Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the group as they spend the morning “filling in doggie dug holes, spreading new woodchips, replacing bag dispensers, and making sure the place looks great for the Fall… [Read more…]
September 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Staff editorial piece on Columbia’s need to expand. [NYT] More on the University’s rehousing of Manhattanville residents. [NYO] Trying to find a man’s hat in Harlem. [NYT] Ahmadinejad is here today, joining the ranks of controversial visitors. [NYT] About the opposition to his presence. [NYDN] Observer opinion: you’re all giving him exactly what he wants.… [Read more…]
September 21, 2007 by learnbyheart
Time Out New York put together its list of Top 10 ‘Hoods with New York Soul. Washington Heights is up there at #3 (“Bodegaville lives on, despite the white people.”), East Harlem squeezes in at #9 (“It’s sprouting new condos — and luring back former residents.” … Not sure how new condos = soul…it’s their… [Read more…]
September 21, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Harlem River Festival Swindler Cove Park, Northern Manhattan on the Harlem River Saturday, September 29, 2007; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 5,000-plus attendees & participants The Harlem River Festival is annually hosted by New York Restoration Project (NYRP) in honor of National Estuaries Day. The dynamic festival in Swindler Cove Park includes community rowing, origami,… [Read more…]
September 21, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Does anyone know if there are festivities happening tomorrow for Mali’s Independence Day?
September 21, 2007 by learnbyheart
Hi all, About the Native Restaurant post — I wanted to apologize and say that it lacked foresight on my part. It was in no way intended to create conflict or slander the establishment; it was a poor method of trying to gather more information. Here’s an update: I tried to contact the person who’d… [Read more…]
September 21, 2007 by learnbyheart
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CB9 rejects Tuck-It-Away’s rezoning plan. [Spectator] Columbia will rehouse Manhatanville residents. [Spectator] Frederick Douglass business locations get sold to Sigfeld and Kimco Realty Corporation. [Spectator] About Wednesday’s forum with Stringer. [Spectator] Randalls Island Water Park — no more? [NYDN] Drug rehab clinic moves into W 159th St. property…behind a school. [NYDN] “City Pension Fund Backs… [Read more…]
September 20, 2007 by learnbyheart
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SEX, ART AND ARCHITECTURE: HOW WE PHYSICALLY SHAPE OUR LIVES TWO ARTISTS TAKE A TRANSATLANTIC LOOK AT GENDER AND SPACE CULMINATING IN A VIDEO BY CURATOR GAYNOR EVELYN SWEENEY Come see the video at MediaNoche, in our new location on Park Avenue and 102nd Street! September 23 – October 12, Tues – Sat, 3PM – 7PM… [Read more…]
September 20, 2007 by learnbyheart
A reader writes: I’ve heard today Native, the restaurant on Lenox and 118th, just fired all of its African/African-American workers without providing a reason upon dismissal. If that is the case, then I think it is reprehensible and it should be made known to the larger community. There is no reason that any business in… [Read more…]
September 20, 2007 by learnbyheart
Harlem4Kids is looking to plan their 2nd annual Halloween party for a group of about 70-100 families, and they need a kid-friendly space that will accommodate them. I wasn’t very helpful, so I thought I’d ask you guys — anyone have any suggestions for a venue they could rent?
September 20, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Jay-Z makes an album inspired by American Gangster. [NYT] The Mariachi Festival will raise funds for East Harlem’s Mariachi Academy of New York. [NYDN] Grey’s Anatomy‘s Chandra Wilson is set to buy in Harlem soon. [NYP] CU’s Bollinger talks about the expansion. [NY1 Video]
September 19, 2007 by learnbyheart
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By Averlyn Archer With Frida Kahlo as an inspiration, Helina Metaferia could indeed be said to be channeling the Divine Feminine. Following is an excerpt of a profile of Metaferia and her work. Helina, what can you share about the work that you are presently creating, some of which is included here? The mixed media… [Read more…]
September 19, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Middle class are fleeing NYC; the Observer breaks it down. [NYO] Lame headline of the week: Before Gentrification Was Cool, It Was a Movie. [NYT] An opinion piece: protecting against gentrification. [El Diario] How Columbia’s expansion is breaking up a family. [NYO] Hot tickets to the NY Philharmonic. [NYT] What’s inside the cabbie’s car? [NYT]… [Read more…]
September 18, 2007 by learnbyheart
Saturday, September 29, 11:00am to 4:00pm Peter Jay Sharp Boathouse and Swindler Cove Park. Enjoy the fun-filled Harlem River Festival celebrating National Estuaries Day in Swindler Cove Park. Activities include: oyster gardening, seining for fish, storytelling, rowing, face painting, and much more! Co-sponsored by New York Rowing Association. Call New York Restoration Project at (212)… [Read more…]
September 18, 2007 by learnbyheart
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation I FISH NY program is putting on a free fishing clinic as part of the Harlem River Festival. The clinic begins with an educational session followed by fishing. Instructions, rods, and bait are all provided. The goal of I FISH NY is to help citizens enjoy, understand,… [Read more…]
September 18, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Public Hearing on Columbia University’s Manhattanville Rezoning and Community Board 9‘s 197-A Plan with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Doors Open at 5:30 PM Public Testimony begins at 6:30 PM Pre-registration is encouraged. To testify please call (212) 669-4374 or email hearing@manhattanbp.org. Written testimony may be submitted until Sept. 23. Spanish… [Read more…]
September 18, 2007 by learnbyheart
On the closure of Morrone & Sons, the East Harlem Italian bakery. [NYT] Man shot dead in the heart last night. [NYP] [NYDN] Residents continue their fight with Columbia. [NY1] Sonny Rollins finds a long-lost tape. [AP via amNY]
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September 30, 2007 by learnbyheart
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