This weekend starts Summer Streets (not to be confused with Play Streets.) Major thoroughfares will be closed to traffic and open to pedestrian friendly activities. Here is more about Summer Streets. Summer Streets will take place for three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 8, 15, 22) from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. The route will… [Read more…]
August 7, 2009 by narmer
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MTA, NYC Transit looking for smooth voices to make announcements [DN] High school students cash in on challenging tests [NYP] Black Look in Beauty [TIME] Credit Card Fee Watch: Now There’s a Fee For NOT Buying Stuff[TIME] Fun, Free Things to Do in NYC[LINK] This Week’s Latin Events, Aug. 5-11 [DN] U.S. to Reform Policy… [Read more…]
August 7, 2009 by D. Bell
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Summer Dinner Discussion Group Through Thursday, August 6 Presented by Metro Hope Church Join us on Thursday evenings @ 6:30PM, as we support local businesses and discuss over dinner the intersection of faith with music, justice and film. Place: The Kiosk 116th Street between Madison & Park Avenue. Contact us at info@metrohopenyc.org
Today Crain’s had an article about the rapid expansion of Applebee’s during the economic downturn. The article mentions the opening of two new restaurants in the Bronx (including the Atlantic Terminal location) as well as the issues that delayed the new Harlem location.
New York City Health Fair & Expo W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.) Sunday, August 16th 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. FREE The two-day outdoor affair takes place on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday August 16th. Health care professionals will conduct free tests and screenings to detect and treat disorders… [Read more…]
August 7, 2009 by D. Bell
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Hamilton Heights house featured as House of the Week [NYP] Astor Row featured in the New York Times [NYT] Life on the block: Photo essay of E. 103 [NYT] ‘Go away drummer boy,’ yell the Villagers [TV] Sotomayer’s success stirs pride in Puerto Ricans [NYT] Sotomayer watches Senate vote from New York City Courthouse [ND]… [Read more…]
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August 7, 2009 by D. Bell
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