Two nonprofit arts groups, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and ImageNation, which supports independent cinema and progressive music, were selected on Monday to be part of the proposed Mart 125 redevelopment project, which would transform a centrally located but presently abandoned eyesore on Harlem’s main commercial thoroughfare into a mixed-use space. Read the whole… [Read more…]
According to data compiled by Streeteasy.com, the number of transactions in East Harlem, Central Harlem, and Hamilton Heights is down 60 to 90 percent. Last year, the first quarter’s total was 136 new contracts; this year, it’s 32 contracts (as of March 18). In West Harlem this past quarter, not a single deal was struck.… [Read more…]
March 30, 2009 by D. Bell
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Pursesnatcher tried to sue Bumpy Johnson’s granddaughter and Lenox Terrace for shooting him [NYP] It’s a renters market [NYT] Prime Minister of Australia’s wife visits Harlem Children’s Zone [SMH] Columbia forms Harlem School Partnership with teachers and principals [CS] Drive to save Jasmina brings out 1000 new potential donors on Sunday [DN] 100 new samples… [Read more…]
March 30, 2009 by D. Bell
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Hamilton Grange Branch Library Presents Art Exhibition Celebrate Women’s History Month with Art Women and Art at the Grange March 2-31, 2009 Featuring Artists: Sheila King Sonia Barnett Closing Reception: March 28th2009- 2:00-4:30 PM 503 West 145th Street ( Between Broadway and Amsterdam) Harlem, NY 10031 (212) 926-2147 Library Hours: Mon/Wed- 10-8PM, Tues/Thurs.10-6PM, and Fri/Sat.… [Read more…]
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SALON SERIES| WILL POWER’S THE UPPER ROOM Friday & Saturday April 3-4, 2009 at 7:30pm The Upper Room is the final installment of a spoken-word performance trilogy by critically acclaimed writer/composer/performer Will Power which explores the sacredness and power of cultural and community gathering places amidst threatening forces and crumbling hope. SALON SERIES| JESSICA CARE… [Read more…]
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Star-studded event features skating champions and celebrities on the ice with guests at Wollman Rink Figure Skating in Harlem is pleased to announce the 2009 Skating With the Stars gala honoring skating legend Tai Babilionia and New York State’s First Lady, Michelle Paige Paterson. The fifth annual benefit will be held on Monday evening, April… [Read more…]
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Restaurant Girl gives Chez Lucienne two out of five stars [DN] Midtown high school forced to move to East Harlem [NY1] Harlem Heights style spotter [BV] Sugar Hill Inn gives visitors a taste of Harlem’s sweet life [ULB] Last surviving member of Harlem Rens turns 88 [B5] Pulse A Group Exhibit opens at E. Harlem’s… [Read more…]
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Will people pay $600 to get their hair cut in Harlem? Yes! [NYT] Academic perk: a two family brownstone in Harlem [NYT] Councilman’s upper Manhattan connection raided [NYT] Geoffrey Canada of HCZ talks about what’s wrong with Harlem Parents [ABC] Zinc Plate Press Blog plots on Chef White and his grills [ZPP] The French invade… [Read more…]
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Fitness Walking Programs in Fort Tryon Park 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan Category: Athletic Events Cost: Free Thursday, April 2, 2009 Fitness Walking Programs in Fort Tryon Park 7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan Category: Athletic Events Cost: Free Friday, April 3, 2009 Inwood Star Fest… [Read more…]
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