I received an email a couple of weeks ago about the East Harlem Alliance of Responsible Merchants (EHARM) filing a suit against the city for a variety of reasons. All of this comes in the midst of falling prices in upper Manhattan. It seems that the association’s dissatisfaction came to head when a salt pile… [Read more…]
January 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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Another intrepid reader sent the following shots of Windows on 123 which we wrote about a few weeks ago. Any thoughts? Walkin by the other day, I took a peek inside one of those buildings on 123rd street between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. Thought I would share. Photos by Colin Rosenbaum (click on… [Read more…]
Dear Readers: In case you haven’t noticed I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I am sitting in a coffee shop on a Saturday evening trying my best to post all of the wonderful tips you have been sending. I guess what I am saying is, please be patient with us. Our good friends… [Read more…]
January 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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A reader sent in the follow information about a new Parisian bakery that has set up shop on East 116th Street.. You can learn more about this new addition to the neighborhood on Yelp! Hey there- Just a heads up that a bit of Paris has landed on 116th and Lex. It’s a place called SpaHa… [Read more…]
January 31, 2009 by narmer
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Throwing the Book at Salt [NYT] Serious Eats Reviews Rack & Soul [SE] Is Your ISP Throttling Bandwidth? Google Will Know[PC] US bill would boost food, drug safety inspections[REUTERS] High Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury[ASSOCIATED] USPS may cut day of mail delivery[CNN] Backers of Mayoral School Control Face Resistance [NYT] Albany and City Battle Over… [Read more…]
January 30, 2009 by illoquentgent
Well it’s the end of Week 3. Hooray for me! But this third week has an asterisk attached to it. I got terribly sick this week and I missed out Tuesday’s outdoor workout. Part of me is angry about that. Seems like I cheated myself out of the experience. Part of me also agrees that… [Read more…]
January 29, 2009 by illoquentgent
Folks, I’m sure many of you have passed by 145St and Bradhurst Avenue and wondered whatever happened to Maroons’ slated opening here in Harlem. You may remember that last year they had issues with finding investors. I recently received an email from Arlene Weston, owner of Maroons, stating they are closing for business: Dear… [Read more…]
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites available in East Harlem, gives low income individuals free tax preparation by IRS certified preparers. Qualifications: 2008 income under $20,000 (individuals) or under $45,000 (families), under $5,000 in expenses (businesses) People who think they qualify should call 917-671-1000 to make an appointment. Additionally, anyone who has their taxes prepared… [Read more…]
The city has often gotten flack for their affordable housing not being affordable for Harlem residents. Some of these developments have been seemingly out of reach, with income requirements in excess of $50,000 for singles, and $80,000 for families, way above the incomes of many Harlem residents. But, HPD along with the Abyssinian Development Corporation… [Read more…]
January 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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Jurassic Park Redux, originally uploaded by murth.
January 23, 2009 by narmer
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Civil Rights Movement Inspires Blacks Abroad[FC] Cops Plead Guilty in 2007 Halloween Incident[GOTHAMIST] No Jail for Officers in Harassing of Staten Island Youth [NYT] New York Borrows to Pay Jobless Claims [NYT] Candy’s name not so dandy[NO] Sasha and Malia Obama Beanie Babies [EUR] Aretha says cold affect singing at Inauguration [EUR] Alonzo Mourning Hangs… [Read more…]
January 22, 2009 by illoquentgent
Week 1 Recap: So from the title you can guess that I made it through Week 1. I call it “Shock Week” as it’s the week that you basically manhandle your body into acceptance of the fact that this is going to be long-term. My biggest issue (aside from the glaringly obvious: being overweight… [Read more…]
January 22, 2009 by D. Bell
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Starwood’s new Aloft Harlem Hotel is still on-target for an opening in 2010 as we reported back in May. Curbed posted new renderings of the project that are a great improvement over the direction earlier versions released.
January 20, 2009 by narmer
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Impact of Paterson’s Health Care Plan May Be Limited [NYT] Blacks and Latinos make up about 80% stopped and questioned by NYPD, study finds [NYDN] 20 big-salary jobs, no degree required[CNN] NY TO TAKE BIGGEST JOB HIT [NYP] More Americans Joining Military as Jobs Dwindle [NYT] BUSH COMMUTES SENTENCES OF TWO BORDER GUARDS[NYP] SALMONELLA ALERT… [Read more…]
This weekend is going to incredible! Filled with football, a holiday, and a new president all wrapped up into one long glorious weekend. We posted a couple of polls this week and these are your responses: Will you be taking an extra day off the inauguration? Your collective response was “yes.” All 4 of you!… [Read more…]
January 16, 2009 by narmer
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Justice Department to Investigate BART Shooting [EUR] Justices Say Evidence Is Valid Despite Police Error [NYT] Yankees Hire Real-Estate Firm to Sell Tickets [NBC] Staten Island City Council candidate getting award from Sharpton[SI] Virgin Megastore in Times Square to Be Replaced by Forever 21 [NYT] Rangel says his only mistake was bad P.R.[NYP] RUN-DMC hip… [Read more…]
January 16, 2009 by narmer
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As specified by the U.S. Constitution (20th Amendment), presidential terms of office begin and end at 12:00 noon on January 20. Preliminary Schedule of Events: 8:00 AM Gates open for ticketed attendees — if you have tickets, it will be wise to arrive very early as crowds will be huge and security heavy. 10:00 AM… [Read more…]
January 14, 2009 by illoquentgent
No, not the Army. The exercise program. Last week we posted some beginning-of-the-year discounts that different gyms in Harlem were offering. At the time I was playing around with an idea of my own. You see, last year I stopped by True Control Fitness. If you don’t remember who they are, don’t feel embarrassed. I… [Read more…]
I came across some really interesting shots of Harlem yesterday. The first is of an abandoned schoolhouse by a photographer going by the name Blue Jake. You can view the whole set on his website. The next set is a series of street art from 125 to 140th Street captured by tyrusrochell on the I.Heart.Art… [Read more…]
January 14, 2009 by D. Bell
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January 23-31 Presented by The Maysles Cinema and the Center for Cuban Studies Cuba in Harlem proceeds will go toward rebuilding the Gibara Cultural Center in Cuba. The Gibara Cultural Center was destroyed during the recent series of three hurricanes (Gustav, Ike, Paloma) suffered by Cuba and is the site of the annual Cine Pobre… [Read more…]
January 14, 2009 by D. Bell
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Here is a preliminary list of locations to watch the Inauguration in Harlem. If you know of locations not listed please send them to uptownflavor -at- gmail.com. Democracy Prep will be sponsoring a community event at the Harlem Armory at 10 AM inauguration-of-a-dream-event-announcement [PDF] Harlem State Building: Following on the heels of the successful election… [Read more…]
January 14, 2009 by D. Bell
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There is nothing that I can say about the tragic death of Oscar Grant III that has not already been said. I am shaken to the core about the way this situation was treated and the lack of follow up to “rectify” the sickening outcome. If you don’t know who Oscar Grant is then please… [Read more…]
January 13, 2009 by narmer
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Caroline Kennedy interviewed by Gov. Paterson for Senate seat[NYDN] Cig ban ignored as brazen smokers defy rules [NYP] City Council Seeks Grace Period for Parking Violations [NYT] It May Market Organic Alternatives, but Is Your Cleaner Really Greener? [NYT] Peanut Butter Suspected In Salmonella Outbreak [WSJ] Schomburg Center Hosting Free Documentary Films: The Rise and… [Read more…]
Tomorrow, the Landmarks Preservation Commission is scheduled to create the first landmarks of 2009. Five buildings will share the honor including two public libraries on 125th Street in Harlem. The George Bruce Library (left) is located at 518 West 125th Street at Amsterdam Ave. The 125th Street Branch(right) is located at 224 East 125th Street near Third… [Read more…]
The Straphangers Network sent the following information about the proposed fare hike. It’s crunch time for safe, decent and affordable transit. If you are disgusted by the proposals to raise fares and slash service, the Straphangers Campaign urges you to speak at this Wednesday night’s MTA hearing. Transit officials are proposing $2.50 base fare, $103… [Read more…]
October 2007 Uptownflavor posted a casting notice for a period piece set in the ’80s. The movie was based on the provocative novel Push. The director was Lee Daniels. The casting for extras took place right here in Harlem at the historic YMCA on 135th Street. A few weeks later we received word that the… [Read more…]
The 125th Street Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with the Harlem Arts Alliance is requesting banner designs as part of a project to reflect the cultural vitality of Harlem along its primary commercial thoroughfare, the famed 125th Street. Banner designs selected through this process will help to brand 125th Street as the center of… [Read more…]
January 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Date: January 19, 2004 Time: 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM Admission: Free EVENT DESCRIPTION: The annual forum celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s theme is “Respect Yourself” and will examine how both youth and adults can incorporate Dr. King’s Principles of Nonviolence into their lives in a manner… [Read more…]
Back in October we asked our readers about a mystery building at 123rd and Lenox. Apparently it really was a mystery since no one responded to our post. Finally, after a few months of crickets chirping on our original post, a helpful reader shot us an email telling us that the building now has a… [Read more…]
January 12, 2009 by narmer
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If you were one of the many that had your heart set on going to the Presidential Inauguration but didn’t get a ticket from your Congressman, then you might have given up hope. Not so fast. Senator Schumer gave New Yorkers an additional 100 tickets to the swearing in ceremony taking place next week. And… [Read more…]
January 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Seleno Clarke hosts an international jam session every Sunday evening from 7:00pm – 12:00am at Harlem’s American Legion Hall. Local artists jam with players from Europe and Japan in a comfortable setting Seleno describes as his “living room”.
January 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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January 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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Shrine NYC 2271 adam clayton powell jr. blvd. (between 133-134st St) NYC · 212-690-7807 $10 cover charge January 26, 2009 8:30 PM Official Website Chester’s MySpace page
Still close to two months away from airing,”Harlem Heights” is generating quite a bit of media buzz. With the success of “reality” shows like “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” BET executives are likely counting on “Harlem Heights” to be the next big thing. If BET is serious about changing their image then let’s hope that… [Read more…]
January 11, 2009 by narmer
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Paterson Would Insure Dependents Up to Age 29 [NYT] State’s Unemployment System Buckles Under Surging Demand [NYT] Central Park unplugged; free wi-fi shut down [NY] Council Mandates Reporting of Race in Police Shootings [NYT] Cops Loosen Up on Petty Crimes [NYP] Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Planning to Move Uptown to Harlem [MK]
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January 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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