UrbAlt Festival

Grazie! New Harlem Eatery

From the pages of the New York Post, columnist Steve Cuozzo lets us know that Faith Hope Consolo has garnered a deal to bring Ottomanelli to “south” Harlem: Popular Italian eatery Ottomanelli is coming to the southern fringe of Harlem. The chain has signed a lease to open its sixth city location at handsomely rehabbed… [Read more…]

Re-Imagine Kenya

PlaNYC Playground Opens in Harlem

Yesterday, June 9, 2008, the new PlaNYC playground opened at P.S. 76; 220 West 121st Street, New York. Heuichul Kim Three adults from left, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, State Senator Bill Perkins and Schools Chancellor Joel Klein cut the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the opening of PlaNYC playground at P.S. 76; 220 West 121st… [Read more…]

Real Men Cook

Long Hot Summer for Teens

Learning job-hunting skills will be crucial for thousands of kids who can’t count on work from the city this year. With budget cuts looming, New York’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides government-subsidized jobs to New Yorkers aged 14 to 21, will offer 35,000 spots, 7,000 fewer than last year. “It’s extremely bleak,” said Cary… [Read more…]

Taste This: Maya Azucena Mix CD

Listen: AllHipHop.com Myspace: Maya Azucena

If You Can Stand the Heat …

Get your recession proof work-out on in the outdoors. Central Park is offering low-cost classes for adults this summer. How low? $10-20 per class. That’s right, low-fee classes for adults who want to get that body right for those summer shorts and tights! Fitness Programs for Adults Walking for Fitness April – June; September –… [Read more…]

Apollo New Legends Series Presents: Lyfe Jennings

Uptown Friday Nights @ The Shrine