I’m giving another shot at reviving the Weekend Guide. This time I will narrow the choices down to 5 events each weekend. If you are promoting local events or know of events that would be of interest to our readers, please send them to uptownflavor@gmail.com. This weekend’s choices are below. Rain has been forecast so… [Read more…]
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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Poll Results: Voting for Mayor Bloomberg’s: 50% say it depends on the competition; 33% said yes; 17% said no. Should parents be held accountable for chronic absences: 100% said yes. Bloomie’s conflict of interest: 50% say yes; 42% no; 8% undecided. All polls will remain open indefinitely so cast your vote! Top 5 Posts: Price… [Read more…]
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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The New York Times published a fantastic history on the Harlem YMCA. Anyone who has read their fair share of Harlem Renaissance literature knows what a pivotal role the Ys in Harlem played in providing housing and other opportunities to our renaissance legends. This bastion of black history is the Harlem Y.M.C.A., sometimes called the… [Read more…]
October 24, 2008 by narmer
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Traditional Wedding Dress is Gown for the Count [NYP] NYC Kids not World Beaters in Test Taking [NYP] Barack Obama’s not the only one being questioned. [ROOT] Black church, researchers join up to fend off cognitive decline [USA] New year to bring restrictions on troops in Iraq [USA] FDA May Revise Warning for Antismoking Drug… [Read more…]
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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Resistance and Revolt in the African Diaspora The Schomburg Center presents a series of film screenings dedicated to the 2008 commemoration of the Bicentennial of the American Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 4 PM to 6 PM Free admission. First come, first served. Saturday, October 25 4 p.m. Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and… [Read more…]
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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Thursday October 30th, the Jackie Robinson Recreation Center will be hosting the Halloween Children’s Festival, with the help of NY Cares. The festival will be from 4-8pm. Arts & Crafts – Leaf art, necklace making, mask making, face painting, pumpkin decorating Games – Halloween golf, slime bucket, witches brew Activities – Haunted pumpkin patch, rollerblading… [Read more…]
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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If you haven’t been unplugged from the local news networks, you already know that Mayor Mike has been approved to run for a third term. Today’s poll question is ‘will you be voting for Mayor Bloomberg in the next election?’
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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As part of the previous renovations post, I checked up on Charles’ Southern Style Kitchen. To my surprise I saw the gates plastered with bright orange SEIZED signs. There will be a lot of disappointed all you can eat patrons who have made the long trek up there.
October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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“Whoever knows someone who’s got a gun, turn it over. Look under those kids’ mattresses. That includes kids. We know you’re sick of having your friends shot,” said Jackie Rowe Adams, a local activist who has lost two sons to guns. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, the following churches will serve as drop off… [Read more…]
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October 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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