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Harlem in the News: The Late Edition

Funeral for Man Slain Trying to Stop Mugging in Harlem [NY Daily News] Still some gems to be found in East Harlem or maybe not [Curbed] Yawn, more on the Rezoning Plan [City Room]

The Independent offends Barack Supporters

 Dear Readers,  I received the following message in my inbox today from NiaOnline about an offensive caricature of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama that was published in The Independent.  As an aside, MCNY will be hosting a conversation about the way social and political commentary play a role in art. To see the message from… [Read more…]

What’s Happening at the Shrine?

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 9th @ 8:00pm. A Bicentennial Celebration in Dance Featuring  HARBOR CONSERVATORY’S GESTURES DANCE ENSEMBLE Aaron Davis Hall – W. 135th St. & Convent Ave, Campus of City College A BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN DANCE, sponsored by the Office of Black Ministry of the Archdiocese of New York and LaRoche College (in Pittsburgh), will take… [Read more…]

i sit where i want: The Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education

Walk-In Exams For City Jobs Including Police

Why was information like this withheld from the General Public by the Bloomberg administration? *********************************************************************** Walk-In Exams For City Jobs Including Police; Center Will Provide Immediate Scores To Candidates

Home, Home on the … Grange?

The National Parks Service will be presenting their plan for the Hamilton Grange to the community tonight (Thursday, January 24th) at 7pm at St. Mark’s Church located at 55 Edgecombe Avenue (intersection of St. Nick Ave and Edgecombe Avenue). The meeting will take place in the basement community room of the church. This will be… [Read more…]

THE NUGGET LOUNGE

In the Press… Entry Process Is Simplified at City Schools [NY Times] City Added Thousands to Payroll Since Freeze [Daily News] Largest Settlement Ever Recorded Paid to Conflicts of Interest Board [NY Post] Deutsche Bank Building to be Razed [Newsday] Mayor Expected To Call For Education Department Cuts [NY Sun] Council Could Require Biodiesel to… [Read more…]

THE SCOOP LOUNGE

“Gadgets and Gizmos: Propeller.” Recommended for children ages 7 to 11. Preregistration is required. This program was generously funded through the Cultural After School Adventure Program by New York City Council Member Inez E. Dickens and The City of New York. Today’s Programs for Children… – http://www.nypl.org/calendar/ Bell trial will stay in Queens Al Sharpton… [Read more…]