The Times Works in Mysterious Ways

Last week, Ruben was at his usual spot under the shade of a tree, between a stoop and a garbage bin, talking trash and beating anybody foolish enough to play him. This stretch of East 142nd Street is like a different dimension, where anything can and does happen. A skeletal man in a raincoat walks… [Read more…]

EZ’s Trying to Ease Out of Business

We’ve written about EZ’s Woodshed several times here on U.F. That’s why we were saddened to learn that Gordon Polatnick, the owner of the club had fallen on hard times. Polatnick has resorted to hosting rent parties in order to keep the club’s doors open. NY1 recently aired a piece about Gordon’s situation and hopefully… [Read more…]

Inside USA: The Battle for Harlem – Part 1

This is a fabulously thorough video about the “battle for Harlem.” It is one of the best that I’ve seen so far, offering a fairly balanced view of the situation taking place in the neighborhood. more about “Inside USA – 27 June 08 Part 1“, posted with vodpod Related: Harlem is Not for Sale

Upper Manhattanites Need to Be Quiet

Once again, Hamilton Heights has been deemed the noisiest neighborhood in Manhattan  An annual study  found that 5,700 noise complaints were logged to 311.  Last year, Operation Silent Night resulted in 56,000 tickets and about 3,500 busts in four years due to noisy neighbors in the area. The statistics date from July 1, 2007, when… [Read more…]

EZ’s Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz

Gordon P., owner of EZ’s Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz, gives a tour of the historical jazz district where his club is located. Big Apple Jazz is located at 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, NY 10027. Related: EZ’s Tries To Ease Out of Business more about “EZ’s Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz at 2236 …“, posted with vodpod

Harlem Speaks Salsa Jazz