Amid all the hoopla about NYSC opening up all over Harlem, low price competitor Planet Fitness was able to slide into the neighborhood relatively unnoticed. This nationwide chain is opening up inexpensive gyms from coast to coast. There had been a lot of talk about it last year when they opened the location in the… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by D. Bell
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Photo credit: Trish Mayo (mayotic) One resident wants 125th renamed historical district [CityRoom] Why oh why won’t this story die? [CityRoom] Harlemites, meet your newest neighbor [Curbed] Faison leaves the UWS for firehouse in Harlem [Observer] When Harlem was in Stereo; Home of Joe Louis Boxing Ring [NYTimes]
February 22, 2008 by D. Bell
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February 22, 2008 by D. Bell
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COMMUNITY WORKS is pleased to present the Harlemwood Film Festival featuring “HUGHES’ DREAM HARLEM” written and directed by Jamal Joseph. The film is narrated by the Late Ossie Davis and three generations of writers, slam poets, and artists. The film features performances by the IMPACT Repertory Theatre founded by Jamal Joseph and Voza Rivers of… [Read more…]
Duane Reade in conjunction with Namaste Laboratories and the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced they have partnered with Outreach for Breast Health Foundation to provide free mammography services at the Duane Reade store located at 125th Street in East Harlem, N.Y. Free mammogram screenings will be offered… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by illoquentgent
While searching for different articles to put into the scoop here on UF I was curious to do a sort of round-up of different blogs regarding Harlem. We don’t formally have any arrangements with these blogs but I was curious to find out what else is “out there”. Call it my own little blog channel… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by narmer
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Boxing legend’s sister found frozen to death[CNN.com] Enduring Image Leads to Enduring Dispute [New York Times] City scales back plan to put more fruit, vegetable vendors in poor areas SCHOOLS TEXT-ALERT PLAN [New York Post ] New Yorkers Not To Be Taxed On Federal Rebate Checks [NY1: Top Stories] NYC cracks down on `instant tax… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by illoquentgent
(Graphic courtesy of NYObserver.com) According to the Observer, rents for buildings with door-men all over the city are in steady decline. In Harlem alone rents dropped 7.1% between January and February. [NYObserver] Did you know about the Harlem Quartet? Only in its second year, the group is already making incredible strides in the classical music… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by illoquentgent
Dr. Olajide Williams (NYSun) Dr. Olajide Williams, a Nigerian-born, neurology physician and director of the stroke center at Harlem Hospital has taken a novel approach to teaching young kids about strokes or “brain-attacks” as he refers to them. He uses the universal language of hip-hop music. Bouncing to the beat through the aisles of the… [Read more…]
February 22, 2008 by D. Bell
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