The Scoop: Pre-Slowdown Edition

Photo: Decaying Newsstand by a. dos santos/flickr The Jazz Loving Lady who Penned the NY Press Article has a Blog!!! [SexyPrime] House Tables Resolution to Censure Rangel [CR] Free Mumia Activists in Harlem [WW] Don’t miss the events taking place in St. Nicholas Park [FSNP] Another bank comes to Harlem [HF]

Stanley Michels Passed Away

Friends and Neighbors, It is with deep regret that I relay that Stanley Michels, former Councilmember and long-time advocate of Northern Manhattan Parks, passed away this morning. Services: Sunday August 3, 10:30 a.m. Riverside Memorial Chapel 180 West 76th Street (off Amsterdam Avenue) New York, NY 10023 212-362-6600 As a Councilmember for our district for… [Read more…]

Summer Slowdown

Just a reminder that the summer slowdown starts next week. Look for a lighter posting schedule through Labor Day. In the interim, be sure to check in regularly on the Facebook Page. If you are a pet owner, be sure to check out Harlem Fur’s new social network.

Friday Freestyle Flavor: Of Note

I’m pleased to introduce our readers to an online magazine where art meets activism, of note. of note was created by Grace Aneiza Ali, the arts editor for UPTOWNflavor. The chic weekly online magazine offers a listing of socially-conscious, arts-related cultural events throughout the New York metropolitan area. What makes it unique is that of… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

New immigration strategy — Deport yourself [ Houston Chronicle] Obama campaign says Ludacris ‘should be ashamed’ of new song [The Daily Voice ] Mayor Cautions Against Selling Subway System [The New York Sun] Broadband Report: ‘Digital Divide’ Exists in City [The New York Sun ] Questions and answers about the Hope for Homeowners Act of… [Read more…]

Lillet Tastings

Sundae Sermon House Party in the Park

Hatti…What I Need You to Know