Harlem Teen Shot to Death on the Street [NYT] see also, [NYD] Harlem school teacher is still missing [NY1] See also, [NYP] Failing principals remain in schools [NYT] Rangel is in a taxing position regarding his Dominican Republic property [AP] One Harlem blogger asks Charlie, “why?” [TH] IRS to investigate ATLAH’s minister, James Manning, after… [Read more…]
September 4, 2008 by D. Bell
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Nick S. of Tuck it Away writes Op-Ed about Columbia Expansion [WSJ] New Zealander give his take on Grand Master Caz’s Hip Hop Tours [NZH] Patisserie des Ambassades has a twin in Chelsea [NYP] Newcomer wants to relieve Rangel of his seat [NYT]
From time to time I search for apartment listings in the area. Much of what is available is still frustratingly out of reach. Via Streeteasy.com I saw that this HDFC unit came down $20K in price to a seemingly reasonable $269K. I’ve seen units in the building before and the renovations are decent, but the… [Read more…]
August 21, 2008 by D. Bell
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Ay Ombe Theatre Intensive Workshop September 13 & 14 (Saturday 9am-2pm, Sunday 9am-12pm) Exploring Ay Ombe Theatre’s physical training, creating physical material/actions, and more. All levels. Presented in English and Spanish. Imparted by Josefina Baez (Dominican-york writer, performance theatre artist and director of Ay Ombe Theatre). Explorando las técnicas físicas de Ay Ombe Theatre, creando… [Read more…]
August 19, 2008 by illoquentgent
Whether you believe we’re in a “mental” recession or not you cannot deny prices for everything have gone up. My first wake-up call occurred when they removed double cheeseburgers from the Dollar Menu at McDonald’s on 139th and 7th Ave. Then I was being charged 50 cents to get some “Mac” sauce on my Quarter-Pounder.… [Read more…]
August 18, 2008 by D. Bell
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August 17, 2008 by D. Bell
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August 16, 2008 by D. Bell
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Rahsaan Patterson will return to his hometown, New York City, for the City Parks Concert Series on August 21st at Marcus Garvey Park. With his current CD Wines and Spirits receiving critical and fan acclaim and his second single, “Feels Good,” continuing to climb the charts with a bullet, Rahsaan is bringing his international listening… [Read more…]
August 15, 2008 by D. Bell
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a Summer Children’s Series at the 133rd Street Playground at St. Nicholas Avenue from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be an obstacle course, face painting, arts and crafts, tie-dying, and more. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, HARLEM WEEK STREET FAIR – International Vendors,… [Read more…]
August 14, 2008 by D. Bell
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Harlem Day Sunday, August 17, 2008 10:00 a.m. Outlook Yahoo! Calendar Google Calendar iCal Our biggest day, this event features multiple stages with live performances and entertainment. Events take place all day. Free to the general public. Part I: Music festival 12 p.m.-7 p.m. 3 Main Stages: 1. St. Nicholas Stage – R & B/Hip… [Read more…]
August 7, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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August 4, 2008 by D. Bell
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itle: Harlem Green Garden Tour Date: Saturday, August 9th, 2008 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Wilson Memorial Garden 219 W122 St Summary: A bike or walking tour of Harlem’s diverse community gardens. Ride uptown to meet us car-free on summer streets:http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/downloads/summer_streets_map.pdf Details: Join Time’s Up!, Harlem United Gardeners, Green Thumb and the NYC… [Read more…]
Photo credit: Angel of Harlem, by mayotic. Actor Morgan Freeman in Serious Condition After Car Accident in Mississippi [CNN] Sharpton’s Daughter Recovering After Being Struck by a Car on 145th Street [EURweb] East Harlem Rent Stabilized Apartments Advertised for $2300 and up. [Rentopia] Housing Authority May Sell off Air Rights [NYS] Is MLB’s Harlem Development… [Read more…]
August 3, 2008 by D. Bell
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2008 IMAGENATION OUTDOOR FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL Mondays Screenings! – July 28, August 4, 11, 18 * Harlem Week Screenings! – Saturday August 16, Sunday August 17 ImageNation has a fantastic line-up of films for this summer’s outdoor series. Be sure to join us for a summer of blazin-hot schedule of summer films and music… [Read more…]
August 3, 2008 by D. Bell
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FREE MUSIC IN THE SUMMER: JOHNATHAN BLAKE QUINTET Harlem Meer Performance Festival @ Harlem Meer, Central Park Date: 8/3/08 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Admission: Free “Johnathan Blake is without peer among young drummers for clarity of his beat and incisiveness of his swing.” – Brian Lynch Grammy-nominated drummer and composer, Johnathan Blake, has… [Read more…]
August 2, 2008 by D. Bell
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 32nd Precinct Block on West 135th Street (Bet. Frederick Douglass Blvd. a.k.a. 8th Ave. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. a.k.a. 7th Ave.) *Free Refreshments* The Soulful Sounds of the *Jazz Mobile* @ 7 PM – Bring your Own Seat! Fun and Information with: Parks Dept. Kids… [Read more…]
more about "Bodega Survey in Spanish Harlem", posted with vodpod
July 30, 2008 by D. Bell
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more about "Healthy Food Disparities in Upper Man…", posted with vodpod
July 30, 2008 by narmer
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Execution by Military Is Approved by President [ NYTimes.com] House poised to apologize for slavery, Jim Crow [CNN.com ] Wrongly convicted Vet dies After Apology [NYT] Bernard Goetz Vying for Independence Committee Seat [The New York Sun ] Teenager Arrested For Harlem Shooting [The New York Sun ] Judge rules against Sprint’s early termination fees… [Read more…]
July 30, 2008 by D. Bell
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Another woeful tale of how romance with Harlem Came to an Abrupt End [NYPress] Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of Harlem Week [City Guide] Harlem 4 Obama Voter Registration Drive at Sylvia’s [Barack Obama]
July 26, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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2008 IMAGENATION OUTDOOR FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL ImageNation has a fantastic line-up of films for this summer’s outdoor series. All screenings will be held at St. Nicholas Park 135th Street & St. Nicholas Park on the Great Lawn Music at 6pm / Screenings at Sundown Monday, July 28, 2008 The Great Debaters, Directed by Denzel… [Read more…]
July 22, 2008 by D. Bell
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more about "Black in America Trailer – CNN", posted with vodpod
July 19, 2008 by D. Bell
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According to law enforcement officials, a professional boxer who bills himself as “The Pride of Spanish Harlem” and 11 others were arrested Friday on charges of taking part in an international cocaine trafficking ring. Junior welterweight contender Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana and the other suspects conspired to smuggle the drug from Puerto Rico into New… [Read more…]
July 17, 2008 by D. Bell
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A while back we posted about the marathon at Minton’s over the July 4th weekend. If you attended this event, please post your pictures to the flickr group or our new Facebook page. If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, you can view an awesome group of pictures over on Xenobia Bailey’s… [Read more…]
July 15, 2008 by D. Bell
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Riverbank State Park Sunday, July 22, 2007 - Monday, September 03, 2007 Region: New York City Phone: (212) 694-3656 Concert series for the serious jazz lover. Performances held on the mainstage. July 22 trombonist Curtis Fuller, Aug. 5th songbird Carol Sloane Labor Day Sept. 3rd Composer, drummer Joe Chambers
July 15, 2008 by D. Bell
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Sunday, July 20, 1:30pm The Joy of Cheese Presents Uptown Sunday Afternoon This Sunday, cheat on your favorite brunch spot and come “Uptown Sunday Afternoon” for a cheese and wine tasting. You won’t want to miss Nectar’s inaugural cheese & wine tasting featuring the Joy of Cheese founder, Martin Johnson, who procured the charcuterie menu… [Read more…]
On Saturday, July 20 at 1:15 p.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Academy on 135th in Harlem, Author Donna Hill will be facilitating a panel discuss titled: Heroes and Heroines: The Impact of the Romance Genre on Commercial Black Fiction. Panelists include: Gwynne Forster, Sandra Kitt, Leslie Esdaile (L.A. Banks) & Nathasha Brooks Harris. Sandra Kitt… [Read more…]
July 15, 2008 by Justin
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UPTOWNflavor now has an official Facebook page. We expect for it to add another dimension to your UF experience with ability to easily post photos, videos, and comments, and to interact with the growing UF online community. All are encouraged to check it out and add us on facebook! UPTOWNflavor [facebook]
July 14, 2008 by D. Bell
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REGISTER NOW! WHEN DO WE ROW? HRCR Masters row on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm and Saturday and Sunday mornings 8am-11am, from July 19th until Labor Day. Fall times TBA. A HRCR Masters Rowing Orientation will be held on July 19th at 9am. Masters rowers are invited to sign-up for any or all rowing sessions,… [Read more…]
July 13, 2008 by D. Bell
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Out of town visitors coming to stay? In this tough economy showing them around town might be the last thing you want do with the little bit of disposable income that you still have in your pocket. Not to worry though, NYCvisit.com is offering a 15% off saving pass to participating Harlem restaurants from July… [Read more…]
COUNTEE CULLEN LIBRARY AUDITORIUM 132 West 136th Street, corner of Malcolm X Boulevard SATURDAY, JULY 19 12:00 – 1:30p GAY AND LESBIAN FICTION: Resistance in the Marketplace? Moderator: Troy Johnson (Founder AALBC.com) Panelists: Terrance Dean (Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry–From Music to Hollywood); Hixon (Ghettoheat); Linda Villarosa (Passing… [Read more…]
July 11, 2008 by D. Bell
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CINEMA SUR L’HERBE FILMS ON THE GREEN The critically-acclaimed movie Je ne suis pas là pour être aimé, by Stéphane Brizé is part of Cinéma Sur l’Herbe | Films on the Green, a free French movie festival happening in NYC Parks. The sub-titled screening will take place Friday July 11 at sunset (around 8.30 pm)… [Read more…]
July 11, 2008 by D. Bell
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Harlem sights II, originally uploaded by jordics. Timeless Harlem style.
July 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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Friday • July 11 • 6:00 PM Stickball Hall of Fame FREE Stickball, the quintessential New York game, transforms the city’s streets into ball fields and serves as a powerful builder of community. The Stickball Hall of Fame works to preserve and continue the game and recognizes distinguished players and community activists at this annual induction… [Read more…]
After asking Where Have the Supermarkets Gone? we’re happy to find out there is some relief for those seeking fresh food in Harlem. A market featuring organic produce grown on Katchkie Farm in Columbia County will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through mid-November in the yard at P.S./I.S. 180M, a… [Read more…]
July 5, 2008 by D. Bell
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We’ve been doing so much posting about the move of the Grange and the ensuing court battles, that we haven’t had a chance to really know the history of the Grange. No worries, the Park Service has it covered. In honor of the move, the National Park Service is offering a special presentation on the… [Read more…]
July 3, 2008 by D. Bell
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Friday, Jul 04, 2008 Fourth of July Kid’s Cruise and Barbecue 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. HUDSON BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS Category: Cultural, General Events, Kids Independence Day at Wave Hill 2:00 p.m. WAVE HILL Category: Free, General Events, Nature, Tours Independence Day Celebration 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LA TOURETTE PARK & GOLF COURSE Category:… [Read more…]
July 3, 2008 by D. Bell
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So, what do you do the day after the 4th of July? You ride the momentum and find something else to do. How about checking out a concert at the Riverbank State Park? The 4th on the 5th Music Festival will take place from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Riverbank State Park. List of musicians… [Read more…]
Live stream of Lisa Price from Carol’s Daughter fielding calls from New Orleans. www.carolsdaughter.tv more about “Lisa’s Live Chat from New Orleans!“, posted with vodpod
June 23, 2008 by narmer
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Should black parents adopt white kids? [ click here for full article] The Case of 50 Cons [ New York Post ] Muggers Caught in their own Web [ New York Post] Buying Power of Food Stamps Declines [ NYTimes.com ] Gov. David Paterson makes strides in first frantic 100 days [ NY Daily News]… [Read more…]
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September 5, 2008 by D. Bell
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