Emily Eakin and Ellen Jane Patton sold a four-bedroom, two-bath condo at 100 W. 119th St. in Central Harlem to Gareth R. John and Carmen V. Melendez-Vasquez for $725,000 on May 19. Eakin and Patton paid $1.125 million for Unit #6A in 2006. The seven-story Normandie condominium building dates back to 1910 and offers 37… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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All of last week while I was in East Harlem I noticed that Samba was gated. Today word came our way that Samba is closed for good. Their website is also down. We are always sad to hear about Harlem businesses closing, especially when they were one of the good guys. Support your Harlem businesses… [Read more…]
There was what appeared to be either an old carriage house or a fire house off of Lenox Avenue in the middle 130s that caught my eye every time I passed by it. I finally decided to snap a shot of the building for my files. I figured that eventually someone would buy the building… [Read more…]
Marine Transfer Station (MTS) sits in the shadow of the new West Harlem Piers [UO] After Harlem high school gets Clinton to speak at graduation one student can’t attend [FOX] Harlem wants residents to go shopping – in Harlem [APM]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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Update: The cafe opening has been further delayed. We’ll let you know when they are certified open. A few months ago AMNY reported that Muddy Waters Cafe was slated to open on Adam Clayton Powell. Jr. Blvd. after being priced out of Brooklyn. After a two month delay, the opening date is finally here! Muddy… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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Under tougher procedures put out this month by the Police Department, seemingly abandoned vehicles that have accumulated three or more tickets for lesser infractions — like parking at an expired meter or on a street that is supposed to be cleared for sweeping — are no longer automatically eligible for a free tow to the… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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It is with deepest sadness that The Harlem School of the Arts announces the passing of Ms. Betty Allen, The Harlem School of the Arts’ President Emeritus. On Monday, June 22nd, Ms. Allen died peacefully at Westchester Medical Center with her family by her side. Considered “one of the most endearing and powerful voices of… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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Jazzmobile Inc. will host the sixth annual “Jazzmobile Vocal Competition” scheduled to take place July 27th. Jazz singers, who want to join in the fun and compete to become “the best of the best,” are invited to audition to be a part of the competition. Auditions will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:00 PM-… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by narmer
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It’s All About You – Summer 2009 – Harlem Youth Gathering Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Day: Saturday, June 27, 2009 Flyer can be downloaded from the CSH Flyer Depot here. Location: Harriet Tubman School (PS 154) 250 W 127th Street New York, NY 10027 Description: The “Event: It’s All About You – Summer… [Read more…]
June 23, 2009 by narmer
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Police Adjust Rules and Penalties on Towing [CR] Straphangers slow to catch on to coming $2.25 fares [AMNY] New York’s River Playground [NYMAG] City’s Graduation Rates Improve [CR] Mind Your BlackBerry or Mind Your Manners [NYT] MTA budget woes make for dirtier stations [AMNY] Foreclosure Threat Looms over Thousands of City Apartments [GOTHAMGAZETTE]
June 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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The New York Empowerment Zone Corporation (NYEZC) Board of Directors today approved two grants totaling $250,000 for programs aimed at stimulating cultural growth in Upper Manhattan.Among the grants awarded were a $100,000 grant to the Board for the Education of People of African Ancestry in Harlem and a $150,000 grant to the Visual Arts Research… [Read more…]
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