Editor’s Note: What Ever Happened to the AIDS Quilt?

Click to enlarge images In 1996, I was living in Washington, DC attending grad school and working full time at the Smithsonian.  It was also the year that my brother died of Auto Immune Deficiency.  During that time the AIDS Quilt would travel the country and make annual appearances in Washington, DC.  The photos above… [Read more…]

Events @ East Harlem Cafe

  Aids Awareness Dialogue A Panel discussion with Mt. Sinai Tuesday, December 2nd, 6pm Art Exhibit Reception Memories of El Barrio by Clemente Flores Friday, December 5th, 6pm EAST HARLEM CAFE 1651 Lexington Avenue (corner of 104th street) New York, New York 10029 www.eastharlemcafe.com 212 996 2080 rsvp@eastharlemcafe.com

Bailey House Asks $10 Million

From the wires: In New York’s Harlem neighborhood, a largely intact Romanesque Revival house built by circus co-founder James Bailey is on the market for the first time since 1951, with an asking price of $10 million. On St. Nicholas Place and 150th Street, at the northern end of Manhattan, the free-standing stone house measures… [Read more…]

World AIDS Day Eucharist at St. Philips

Monday, December 1 at 6:30pm St. Philips Church Serving God and the Community Since 1809 204 West 134th Street (at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard) New York, NY 10030 212-862-4940 Reception immediately following featuring announcement of ERA’s 2009 grant awards with Tod Roulette Fine Arts Exhibit and AIDS Quilt Panels Display. To submit names of… [Read more…]

December 1st is World AIDS Day

Dear Reader, Do not take for granted that funding the war against HIV/AIDS is a top priority in this time of change. On World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2008, join SOS Children’s Villages in telling President-elect Obama to continue to fund HIV/AIDS programs.

Peace on Earth

IMPACT REPERTORY THEATRE’S HOLIDAY SPECIAL: “PEACE ON EARTH” Singing songs of peace to illuminate the reason for the season! Featured will be their Oscar Nominated Song “Raise It Up” and the group’s newly recorded hit: “Three Dot Dash” (the new international symbol of peace). This song is a global initiative designed to recognize and support… [Read more…]

Public Input Needed Re: Hamilton Grange

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on the exhibit content and design for the Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Following the restoration of Hamilton Grange in St. Nicholas Park, the new ground floor level of the building will become a visitor center focusing on the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton and the… [Read more…]

Manhattan’s Rocky Past

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center J.Hood Wright Park 351 Fort Washington Avenue New York, NY 10033 Northern Manhattan had a very rocky beginning. Let Sidney Horenstein tell you all about it at this slide-illustrated lecture. Sidney Horenstein is a Geologist and Environmental Educator Emeritus at… [Read more…]

“Vinegar Hill” Engine 80 & Ladder 23 Firehouse Suffers Fire

FDNY Firehouse “Vinegar Hill” Engine 80 & Ladder 23, by jag9889. In a strange twist of fate, the Vinegar Hill fire company suffered a two-alarm fire around 7:30 p.m. Friday while they were out on a call. The firehouse is located on West 139th Street.  More than 100 firefighters worked for about two hours to… [Read more…]

Who Got Some More Wine?

Fans of “The Real Housewives” will ‘get’ the cultural reference tied to the title of this post.  In answer to the question, The Winery will be open on Thanksgiving Day. In fact, they close only one day out of the year: Christmas Day. That’s right, they are open 364 days of the year, and that is only… [Read more…]

An Irreverent “Thank You”

I am thankful that Facebook doesn’t have a GPS locator application linked to my cell phone. Last thing I want to do is have to explain my reasons for visiting Condom World during work hours. I am thankful that my entire family immigrated to New York City just in time for me to not be… [Read more…]

The Scoop: The ‘Thanksgiving Fix’ Edition

Turkeys on the House It was a beautiful day in Harlem yesterday as charitable and community organizations all over the neighborhood were giving out turkeys to needy families.  Edward Cardinal Egan and Mets legend Rusty Staub were giving away 350 turkeys along with all the trimmings. One grateful recipient said, “I appreciate it and listen,… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

NYPD’S BADGE IS A $HIELD [NYP] FEDS TO UNVEIL LOAN PROGRAM[NYP] CABER-YEA: $3.99 WINE BOTTLE[NYP] Working for a Greener Harlem[GOTHAMGAZETTE] Tell Obama to Keep Fighting the War Against HIV/AIDS[SUPPORT.SOS-USA.ORG] Free Holiday Turkeys, a Ritual in Decline [NYT] SEN. EDWARD BROOKE DONATES TO ALPHA PHI ALPHA: First black U.S. senator gives $100,000 to his frat.[EURWEB] Harlem… [Read more…]

Update: What’s New in Harlem?

So I swung by the location of the new wine store which is The Lenox Grand at 381 Lenox.  Since it was morning the store wasn’t open, but they are fully stocked and ready for business.  There is no signage yet, other than the grand opening sign, but I was shocked to see that area… [Read more…]

Cafe Largo Has Pies for Thanksgiving

Apple – Pecan – Pumpkin Just for this week $10 (8”) $15 (9”) Email, call or visit us to get yours. cafelargo@aol.com 212-234-1811 #3387 Broadway, New York, NY, 10031

Serving Up the Holidays

Top names in tennis will gather together on November 25, 2008, for The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program (HJTEP) fourth annual “Serving Up The Holidays” fundraiser at the Harlem Armory. The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program (HJTEP) is a not-for-profit organization that offers free tennis lessons. Program alumni James Blake and Thomas Blake will be… [Read more…]

New Wine Store on Lenox

Just in time for the holidays, we received word of a new wine store on Lenox.  Does anyone have a photo or any background information?  Our tipster makes a good  point about finding decent wine shops in Harlem. Other than the SoHa wine stores (meaning Harlem Vintage, The Winery and the wine store on Madison)… [Read more…]

16th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival

Giancarlo Esposito’s directorial debut, Gospel Hill, is a movie that takes us to Julia (a small town in the south) where racial tensions still dictate people’s interactions. Angela Bassett, Danny Glover, Nia Long and Giancarlo Esposito star in this independent gem. For the full schedule of films and venues visit www.nyadff.org

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Hudson River Cafe

Aguasmalas (Blackwaters)

  Aguasmalas (Blackwaters) A multimedia installation by Patricia Villalobos Echeverría November 22 – December 14, 2008 Gallery hours: Thursday through Saturday, from 2PM to 6PM, and by appointment Opening Reception: Saturday, November 22, 6-8 pm Artist’s talk: Tuesday, November 25, 6:30 pm MediaNoche 1355 Park Avenue, Corner store at 102nd Street New York, NY 10029… [Read more…]

Let MoBay Do The Cooking For You

Let Harlem Vintage Help You Decide

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Editor’s Note: Happy Holidays!

They’re here!  They holidays are finally upon us!  This week we will be offering recipes, lists, and other useful information to help you organize your holiday gatherings.  We’ll definitely be off on Thursday and might possibly be off on Friday as well — you know, depending on how full we are.  We’ll be doing a double… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

Why Busta Rhymes’ new song is senseless and not satire.[ROOT] Children Who Live in Public Housing Suffer in School, Study Says[NYT] Bowe to attempt comeback on Klitschko-Rahman undercard [ESPN] Bad New York City schools trap many minorities, study says [NYDN] GiftCardRescue protects you against failed companies[CNET]

Musiq SoulChild @ The Apollo

Not Your Mother’s Holiday Recipes

Thanksgiving is just days away and if you are anything like me then you’ve waited until the last minute to decide which side dish you are bringing to your holiday gathering. Well fret no more. Below are two wonderfully elegant twists on classic recipes. They are guaranteed to have everyone asking, ‘what’s your secret?’ Not… [Read more…]

Target Free Sundays are Back!

Target Free Sundays at the Studio Museum offers free Museum admission every Sunday between 12 and 6 PM, and reflects a shared commitment to engage the community and offer a vital cultural experience to all. In addition to free Museum admission on Sundays, the Education and Public Programs Department has organized free programs and events… [Read more…]

Weekly Wrap Up: Nov. 22, 2008

We’re back this week with the top 5 posts of the week.  Ready…here we go! OH! Harlem gets a new VIP members only lounge New bike shop rides uptown First look OH in Harlem New: Mojo Harlem First Female Commands the 369th

Follow Up: Entrepreneur Night at East Harlem Cafe

On Thursday, the owner of East Harlem Cafe sponsored an entrepreneur night for local business people who wanted to introduce their products to the community.  The event had a great turn out and I was reminded of how many people in Harlem have an entrepreneurial spirit.  Below are a few cameraphone photos from the event… [Read more…]

New Cop Drama Coming To ‘Sugar Hill’

Any New York Undercover fans out there? I have to admit that while the show was running on FOX I was still in high school. And although I considered myself pretty mature for my age, back then I didn’t grasp the groundbreaking nature of the show; It was the first police drama to feature minorities in the… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

City Plans to Reduce Aid to 21 Day Care Locations [NYT] Toys with phthalates can be sold after U.S. ban takes effect [USA] Feds Rethink Rules on Retirement Savings [WSJ] Harlem fights for Victoria Theater [NEWSDAY] A restaurant row emerges in Harlem[AMNY] President-elect’s former Illinois rival files suit in Sacramento.[ EURWEB] Expose child sex abuse… [Read more…]

…And To Your Right Is The Uptown Exhibit

One of the newest spectator sports I’ve grown addicted to in Harlem has been watching all the tour buses that come up through the neighborhood. Every Saturday morning I have breakfast at the same diner on 135th and Broadway, Bus Stop. You’ll see a tour bus come through the area about every 30 minutes. Seriously! My… [Read more…]

Holiday Party Entertaining Ideas

Honey Roasted Apple in Phyllo 4 Apples, peeled, cored and cut in ½ ¼ c. Honey 1 c. Apple cider ¼ c. Brown sugar ¼ c. B&B 1 T. Balsamic vinegar ½ Vanilla bean 1 Cinnamon stick In a baking pan, combine honey, cider, sugar, B&B® Liqueur, vinegar, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick. Stir together… [Read more…]

First Look: OH in Harlem

Last night was the grand opening of the new posh lounge, OH, located in the Sugar Hill section of Harlem.  The lounge is a beautifully restored townhouse filled with antique furnishings.  OH was kind enough to invite members of the media and Harlem bloggers to join them for a tour of the newly renovated space… [Read more…]

Editor’s Note: November Days

The poets who described the month of November as “dull”  obviously didn’t live in Harlem.  I have been busy trying to keep up with all that is happening in the neighborhood.  My to do list is growing about as long as Santa’s list of children who have been naughty or nice. Below are some of… [Read more…]

Video: Solange ‘T.O.N.Y.’

It appears that Harlem is becoming quite the hot spot for shooting music videos.  First Beyonce shot her video “If I were a Boy” here. Then little sister Solange followed suit by shooting her latest video, simply titled, “T.O.N.Y.”, in the neighborhood. Apparently T.O.N.Y was shot early last month based on the dates of the… [Read more…]

New: Mojo Harlem

Mike of Greasy Guide tips us off about a new spot in the upper one teens called Mojo.  He says it is right down the street from Billie’s Black and Moca Lounge.  This once foresaken section surrounding 8th Avenue is starting to revitalize with Mr. Lee giving his tiny bakery a delicious face lift and… [Read more…]

125th Street Development Breaks Ground

This week the first development from the controversial 125th Street Rezoning broke ground on 124th Street and Second Avenue.  The development by Johnathan Rose Companies will top out at twelve stories and have 185 rental units and 8,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The Tapestry project will provide affordable units as part of… [Read more…]

Major League Baseball Deal in Harlem Strikes Out

After much speculation, brouhaha, and scaling back the MLB has decided to remain in their Secaucus, New Jersey location.  From A.P.: A $435 million project with Vornado Realty Trust was announced in January to construct a 21-story office building in Harlem at Park Ave. and 125th St. Instead, baseball has decided to remain at the former MSNBC… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

Online Journalists Denied Press Credentials by NYPD [DG]  Subway Gal Beats up 3 Thugs [NYP] Bell Family Ecstatic over Fed Probe of Murder  [NYP] Teen Murder at Rikers: Did guards turn a blind eye? [VV] Mayor Lacks Power to Block $400 Rebates [NYT] CON ED Price Slice [NYP]