National Night Out, America’s annual night out against crime. Tuesday, August 4 – National Night Out at the following locations: 34th Precinct – 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Wallenberg Playground on West 189th Street & Amsterdam Ave. 33rd Precinct -1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Wright Brothers Playground on West 156th Street & St. Nicholas Ave.… [Read more…]
July 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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Back in December, we introduced you to Not Just Tea, a specialty tea blend created by Harlem resident Jennifer Jackson. You might have seen Jennifer at various festivals in the neighborhood, most recently at the Harlem Book Fair. You can find her next at Harlem Day on August 15 on 135th between Fifth and Saint… [Read more…]
July 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 31, 2009 by narmer
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City Aids Homeless With One-Way Tickets Home [NYT] Park your bike at your desk [NYP]] Stop-and-Frisk 101: Arrest Training? [THE VOICE] Council Adopts Pedicab Rules [CR] Smoking Is Banned Around City’s Hospitals [CR] Olga Méndez, East Harlem Senator, Is Dead at 84 [CR] Reverend Ike, Who Preached Riches, Dies at 74 [NYT] City Spends to… [Read more…]
July 30, 2009 by D. Bell
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The critically acclaimed PULSE ENSEMBLE THEATRE, now celebrating its 20th season, will present its 5th season of HARLEM SUMMER SHAKESPEARE with free performances of Shakespeare’s “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM“ beginning on August 6th, 2009. The company will perform in various venues all over Harlem during the month of August. On August 6th at 6 PM… [Read more…]
July 29, 2009 by D. Bell
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Baratunde will be hosting a new show on the Science Discovery Channel
July 28, 2009 by narmer
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In Riverside Park, Relaxation on the Shore, Thrills on the Water [NYT] Among Democrats, Fear That Paterson Campaign Lacks Strategy and Fiscal Control [NYT] Site for Blacks Attracts Slurs After Arrest of Professor [NYT] Al Sharpton tells callers critical of Obama, ‘SHUT UP!’ [NP] Open Wide for Coke’s New Carbonated Milk! [GOTHAMIST] Suit Challenges Public… [Read more…]
With all the attention given to Harlem in regards to the lack of fresh food available, it is good to know that the new Whole Foods is only one month away from opening. Along 8th Avenue, ZPP has been speculating as to the which grocer will make its home in SoHa. Has anyone else noticed… [Read more…]
July 27, 2009 by narmer
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NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY: ‘HARLEM, 1970-2009: PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAMILO JOSÉ VERGARA,’ through July 12. From the time he arrived in the United States from Chile as a college student in 1965, the photographer Camilo José Vergara has been haunting, and haunted by, American cities. Some — Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York — he has revisited… [Read more…]
Back in January we gave you a sneak peek at the Gateway Center located right across the 145th Street Bridge near the new Yankee Stadium. Two stores, Staples and Home Depot, have opened for business so far and a couple of more stores are slated to open within the coming weeks.
July 25, 2009 by narmer
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Here is the word on two new eateries in Harlem. The first we already heard about a few months back, but the other is relatively new and comes via New York Metromix.
July 25, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 24, 2009 by narmer
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July 24, 2009 by narmer
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Bronx’s Weight Is Up, and Manhattan’s Is Down[NYT/CR] The Problem With Marriage is Black People [WOMANIST] City and State Agree to Repay U.S. for Improper Medicaid Claims [NYT] Unions May Drop Paterson in 2010 [NYT] Judge Finds Racial Bias in Fire Dept. Tests [CR] From the Spanish Steps to Spanish Harlem[CR] Obama says police acted… [Read more…]
Chez Lucienne 308 Lenox Avenue 212-289-5555 www.chezlucienne.com
July 21, 2009 by narmer
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Albany Quiet on City School Control [NYT] Standards Might Rise on Monitors for Diabetics [NYT] 53 Questions That a Life May Depend On[NYT] NYC changes school aide hiring practices[AMNY] Democrats Lash Out at Mayor Over Control of Public Schools [NYT] Harvard African American Studies Professor Henry Gates Arrested [BLOOMBERG] Rep. Carolyn Maloney apologizes over use… [Read more…]
July 20, 2009 by D. Bell
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A salad bar with an outdoor cafe? This one was spotted aross the street from the Harlem Children’s Zone. We’ll be keeping them on the radar. www.islandsalad.com
Harlem BBQ 2367 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (8th Avenue) and West 127th Street 212-222-1922 Take the A,B,C,D to 125th Street
July 18, 2009 by narmer
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Obama Selects Alabama Doctor as Surgeon General [WP] Man Who Lifted London Transit Picked for M.T.A. [NYT] City Councilman Steps Down as Criminal Charges Loom [NYT] Racial Gap in Testing Sees Shift by Region [NYT] Democratic leaders reinstate Hiram Monserrate’s stipend, Consumer Protection Committee chairmanship [DN] Take class to save on car insurance [CNN] Continental… [Read more…]
Print out the coupon above to get a F R E E pastry with your cup-o-joe on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 from opening through 10:30AM only. Also, every Monday you can get a F R E E mocha from McDonald’s from 7 to 7 through August 3, 2009.
July 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 17, 2009 by D. Bell
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Little Red Lighthouse, by Trish Mayo. The Little Red Lighthouse will be open for free tours from 1 to 4 p.m on Saturday. Bring your umbrella since it is expected to rain. The Highbridge Water Tower, built in 1872, will open its doors Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. showcasing spectacular views from The… [Read more…]
While some businesses are extending their summer hours during the summer I noticed a couple of businesses that were actually closed with no signs indicating why. Well’s on Seventh had their gate pulled down this afternoon. While I’m not a huge fan of their fare, they seem to do pretty well with the neighborhood crowd.… [Read more…]
July 14, 2009 by narmer
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Working Families Party Backs Thompson, Despite Mayor’s Pressure [NYT] Frank Mickens, Who Brought Success to a Tough Brooklyn High School, Dies at 63 [NYT] In About-Face, Wolfson Now Works for Bloomberg [NYT] Data Helps Descendants of Slaves Reclaim History [NYT] TajmaHarlem [NYP] Job Losses Show Wider Racial Gap in New York [NYT] Four schools in… [Read more…]
July 14, 2009 by illoquentgent
Editor’s Note: The following post has been sitting around for a number of months. I finally decided to publish it because it is something others can relate to and maybe it will inspire you to continue with your own commitment to being fit in 2009. On the Last Episode… I had completed my third week… [Read more…]
July 14, 2009 by D. Bell
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Revolution In Our Lifetime: A Black Panther Party Film Series for 2009 July 13th-18th The Maysles Cinema is proud to announce the launch of “Revolution In Our Lifetime: A Black Panther Party Film Series for 2009,” all this week. This festival is in honor of Emory Douglas. Douglas worked as the Minister of Culture for… [Read more…]
July 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 12, 2009 by narmer
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Bridges and Tunnels — Effective July 12, 2009 In this chart, major crossings are the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, and Queens Midtown Tunnel. Minor crossings are the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge and the Cross Bay Veterans’ Memorial Bridge. Crossing Charges for Cars Cash E‑ZPass Verrazano-Narrows $11.00 $9.14… [Read more…]
Good Day Uptownflavor Readers: I know it has been a while since I have written a message to you, but life has a way of stealing time and energy from the best of us. With that said, I must inform you that we are reducing our posting schedule a little earlier than usual this summer.… [Read more…]
July 12, 2009 by D. Bell
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National Black Theatre of Harlem 2nd Floor 2031-33 5th Avenue (BET 125 & 126th Street) When:Sunday, July 19, 1:00PM Email: info@metrohopenyc.org Website: Metrohopenyc.org Join Metro Hope Church’s Family Day celebration! Come and celebrate the summer with food, games, prizes and music!
July 11, 2009 by D. Bell
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Remember a couple of months ago when there was some speculation about where N boutique was moving? Well, this firms it up. Lenox Avenue welcomes a new business! It’s a good look for both N and the grand avenue.
July 11, 2009 by D. Bell
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Saturday July 11th & Sunday, July 12th Location: “The Delta” 409 West 145 Street (Convent Ave. & St. Nicholas Ave.) Supportive Housing Project sponsored by Broadway Housing Communities, Inc. Time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM All proceeds will be donated to the HERMANITAS MENTORING PROGRAM Event Hosted by MANA de NYC MANA’s mission is to empower Latinas… [Read more…]
July 11, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 10, 2009 by D. Bell
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You read that right! You can get a F R E E Slurpee from 7 Eleven today. Well, where can I find a 7 Eleven in New York you say? Actually right across the 145th Street Bridge. Believe it or not there is a new-ish 7 Eleven on the Grand Concourse. Details about the promo… [Read more…]
July 10, 2009 by D. Bell
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July 10, 2009 by D. Bell
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FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe Workshop: 5:30 * Book Lovers’ Meet & Greet at 7:00 (complete with wine & cheese, gift bags, and important people from the world of media and publishing) ** Author, highly accomplished entrepreneur, and nationally respected bookseller, MARVA ALLEN shares the inside scoop on the retail side of… [Read more…]
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July 31, 2009 by D. Bell
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