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“F.R.E.E! Survival Guide,” speaks to the simplistic, yet urgent need for immediate answers and resources for families of the incarcerated in New York. Entrenched in F.R.E.E’s mission is the need to recognize families who are left behind to bear the burden of over-incarceration in the Black and Latino communities. The F.R.E.E! Survival Guide is the defining epic of the group’s 7-year journey to emancipate the 70,000 families of the incarcerated in New York.
On November 14, 2009 at La Pregunta Arts Café, located at 1528 Amsterdam Avenue (between 135th and 136th Streets), F.R.E.E.! will launch the release of its Survival Guide from 4pm to 7pm.
Join us in celebrating pivotal moments in our success as well as supporting local businesses. FREE! has partnered with Inside Out Art to auction stirring pieces of artwork created by incarcerated persons seeking to make a gainful contribution to society. Delectable treats and tasty libations will be available for purchase throughout the evening. To purchase a $20 advance ticket, please visit our weblink, http://survivalguide.chipin.com/free-survival-guide-launch-party or visit our homepage: freefamilies.us.
The own
ers of Viaduct Valley (ViVa) eateries Hudson River Cafe, Pancho Gringo and Covo have banned together to battle recession dining by offering free transportation to and from their respective restaurants.
The car service applies to diners coming from Spanish Harlem, Morningside Heights, Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, the Upper West Side, Fort George and Inwood. For all other diners, the ViVa owners will chip in $10 for gas and tolls.
The offer is valid from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, providing each guest spends a minimum of $40 on his or her meal.
PA'LANTE Harlem Team at their 'Cinco de Mayo' Culture Festival earlier this year
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, Pa’Lante Harlem is holding a special event: Building our CommUNITY, to celebrate its success over the past three years and honor four distinguished members of the community who have helped with the fight against landlord abuse and tenant exploitation.
Building our CommUNITY – Luncheon
Pa’Lante Harlem will present its 2009 Building Our CommUNITY awards to:
- Rep. Charles B. Rangel, 15th Congressional District, Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee
- Tenant attorneys Robert Grimble, Esq., and Robin LoGuidice, Esq., of Grimble & LoGuidice, LLP
- Abbott Ruskin, former assistant to State Assemblyman Herman D. Farrell, Jr. read more…
When one door closes another opens, or so it seems in the world of cigars. Earlier this year we reported that Renaissance Cigar Emporium had closed their doors for good after a brief two year run.
We pretty much chalked it up as a general downsizing of the desire for luxury products in Harlem. We have witnessed the closure of a cavier bar, a cigar lounge, a semi-private club, a high-end children’s shoe store,and a luxury car dealership. So it was quite a surprise to be contacted this week about the pending grand opening of yet another cigar lounge in the same location as the old one. Madison Cigar Lounge (MCL) is located at 1825 Madison Avenue near 118 and 119th Streets. read more…
The other night while walking up Lenox I noticed that Dancy Auto had no cars on the showroom floor. With the exception of art and furniture the location appeared to be abandoned. I sent a Tweet out asking what was up and received no response from Twitterville. While the website is still live and the location is still listed as being at 380 Lenox Avenue, there are no luxury cars to be found. When we called the phone rang but never rolled over into a voicemail box. We contacted representatives from Dancy for a statement and anxiously await a response. If you recall, Dancy hosted their launch party at Club Body. A year later, both businesses seem to be MIA — here today and gone tomorrow without a warning.
Read our previous postings about Dancy.
The Harlem CARES Mentoring Movement and Harlem World Magazine presents An Evening of Grace and Thanksgiving – a memorable evening of celebration. Susan L. Taylor, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus of Essence magazine and Founder of the National CARES Mentoring Movement will deliver a Thanksgiving address about the healing power of gratitude and creating joy and peace in our lives and community.
Hosted by NAACP Image Award-winning actor Malik Yoba, star of ABC’s“Defying Gravity,” the evening features singer Maya Azucena, DJ Shogun, a special performance by the Mt. Pleasant Community Church Choir; and other outstanding acts.
The evening is also a tribute to the achievements of Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy. Founder and principal, Dr. Charles D. Eatman, who opened the school in 1982, will receive the Trailblazer Award.
A donation of $20.00 per person for a ticket to the performance and a post performance dessert reception. Advance ticket sales only. Please click here for more information: http://harlemcares.eventbrite.com.
Location: Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre
2031 National Black Theatre Way
5th Avenue Between 125th & 126th Streets
Harlem, NY 10035
Event time: 8:30 PM
African American Women Prone To Stress [LINK]
Concierges and Marble Baths: For Some at Columbia, This Is Dorm Life [NYT]
Chris Rock documentary stirs debate on hairstyles of African-American women [POST-GAZETTE]
Low Turnout at City Clinics for Free Swine Flu Vaccine [NYT]
Sober Mood at New York Post as Circulation Spirals Lower [NYT]
‘Cult’ program in NYC schools [NYP]
City Drops “Brain Education” School Program Run By Yoga Cult [GOTHAMIST]
Not ready for BoCoCa, GoCaGa or BoHo? Boo-hoo! Brokers behind push to rebrand city’s neighborhoods [DN]
Forget the boob tube. Some of the most avant-garde black programming is heading straight to the Web. [THEROOT]
Two Harlem Streets Named for Civil Rights Leaders [CR]
Marion Coles, who danced in the Apollo Theater chorus line in the 1930s and was still dancing seven decades later in the tap ensemble the Silver Belles, died Friday. She was 94. Read more… [NYDN]
The Obama magic has faded [NYP]
Carter’s wife flees from hubby on KC trip [NYP]
Verizon Wireless doubles early termination fee [USA]
AT&T sues Verizon Wireless over ‘misleading’ 3G map coverage ads [USA]
Minorities Are The New Majority In City Council [gothamist]
Willie James, pioneering first black president of bus and subway workers union, dies aged 73 [DN]
Windows on 123rd St. in Central Harlem dropped prices on 20 of its 26
listings this week. The condo, which capitalizes on its views, has a
median unit price of $799,000 for a 1,311 sq. ft. two-bedroom. [LINK]
Racial disparity: All active ethics probes focus on black lawmakers[politico]
Art D’Lugoff, Village Gate Impresario, Dies at 85 [NYT]
Third-Term Blues Are Job Hazard in Mayor’s Office and Albany [NYT]
Advocates: City bus rides as long as a trip to Philly [AMNY]
Don’t forget to fall back tonight. Daylight saving (no ’s’ on the end) starts at 2:00 AM. Also take note that the annual NYC Marathon will have Harlem streets closed and traffic backed up.
The 6th Annual Inwood Hill Haunted Forest and House
Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Inwood Hill Park (218th St. & Indian Rd.)
Cost: Free
Check out NYC’s only natural forest on the scariest evening of all. Halloween. “The Inwood Hill Nature Center is converted into our Haunted House. Visitors will first encounter the ‘Indian Witch Hut’ and then our cemetery before entering the ‘House’. They will be directed to ‘The Haunted Walk’ before entering the Castle. While in the Castle, Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy and Werewolf will be waiting. After your tour you can then proceed to ‘The Haunted Forest’ where at our Hospitality Tent there will be free Pizza, drinks and other goodies, courtesy of your local merchants. You will start your journey by passing ‘Shorakkopoch Rock’ and then to the forest Gate. The Gatekeeper will allow you in at a certain time, you will be guided to the firepit for storytelling, from there your journey begins, passing the caves, the old cemetery, trees that come alive, Alien Encounters, Mr. Jack-O-Lantern himself, to name a few.” Full info here.
Story of Americans with Native and black ancestry stirs deep emotions [INDIANCOUNTRYTODAY]
Newark Mayor Backed Bloomberg, Then Got Funds [NYT]
Brother of Afghan Leader Is Said to Be on C.I.A. Payroll [NYT]
Harlem development site asking $58 million [ LINK]
Basonas Construction Corp Starts to Revitalize the Cristo Rey High School [PR]
Mayor Deprives Rival of Black Clergy’s Support [NYT]
Tanking Gov. Paterson may ‘reassess’ his election bid [DN]
Accused of Assault, NY1 Host Goes on Leave [NYT]
Staying With Newfound Friends, for a Fee [NYT]
Riders to begin suffering through new taxi tax [AMNY]
Photographer acclaimed for haunting Harlem images
Roy DeCarava, 89, whose intimate, often melancholy black-and-white images of Harlem life made him one of the most respected photographers of his century, died Oct. 27 in New York. His family declined to provide the cause of death.
Mr. DeCarava spent most of his career working near his birthplace in Harlem as he focused his cameras on lonely children, tired workers, expressive jazz musicians and bleak street corners. He collaborated with poet Langston Hughes on a highly praised book, “Sweet Flypaper of Life,” in 1955 and received early encouragement from Edward Steichen, one of the formative figures of photography as an art form.
UPS Seasonal Driver Helpers: Thanksgiving – Christmas! (Days – No Driving Required)
Work in Your Own Neighborhood! Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays! No Driving Required!
Get paid for a great workout! Home every night! Weekends off!
Driver picks you up near your home and drops you off at same location at end of day!
Why work a dead-end boring retail job at a mall or health club or restaurant during the holidays when you can be on the road delivering packages to people and businesses? As a UPS seasonal Driver Helper you will not drive the delivery vehicle but assist the UPS Driver in the delivery of packages. Seasonal Driver Helpers usually meet the UPS Driver at a mutually agreed upon time and location each weekday (Monday through Friday) and typically do not work on weekends or selected holidays. Hours vary but usually begin after 8:00 a.m. and end before 8:00 p.m. Seasonal Driver Helpers must comply with UPS appearance guidelines. Driver Helper seasonal opportunities are typically between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday time period. Ideal job for college students on break between Fall and Spring semesters, as well as people just looking to earn some extra cash quickly.
Seasonal Driver Helpers typically work longer hours than Package Handlers each day assisting UPS Drivers with delivery of their packages. The Driver Helper position is temporary and does not provide benefits but usually depending upon location, may provide a higher hourly rate. If your schedule does not allow you to work days as a seasonal Driver Helper, we also have some seasonal and permanent positions available during twilight, night, or sunrise sorts for Part-time Package Handlers working at a UPS facility near you.
Another Look at the Dinkins Administration, and Not by Giuliani [NYT]
NYPD in a liar storm [NYP]
Space Truckers Aren’t Science Fiction Anymore [NPR]
Tombstone Unearthed in Washington Square Park [GOTHAMIST]
Studio Museum in Harlem Announces New 2009-10 Artists in Residence [TOPIX]
City bus riders ‘fall’ for hybrids [NYP]
Men’s Wearhouse to spiff up K&G stores [NYP]
Partners in Weight Loss Success May Help African Americans Shed More Pounds [NEWSWISE]
2009 New York City Marathon: Spectator Advice [EXAMINER]
City to Start Vaccinations for Swine Flu in Schools [NYT]
Stumble It!