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The New York Urban League and Black Equity Alliance have published a study utilizing several data sources to create a cohesive analysis of the state of the black community in New York City. They looked at 11 categories including housing and employment. The conclusions? Not so great. Here are some of the “highlights”:
Only [...]
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Front and back views of Graceline Court
Have a family member with expensive taste? A deed would make a great stocking stuffer! Okay, this isn’t exactly a Kmart blue light special, but condos at Graceline Court over on 116th and Lenox have just gotten a little cheaper. The cost of a one-bedroom and a [...]
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Don’t you just love Harlem? There’s so much to do here this weekend. You don’t need to leave to kick it. Hope you have a good weekend. Tomorrow is December already!
Friday, Nov 30
From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale is playing at 8:00 pm during the Hispanic New York Film Festival. Be [...]
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Photo by Ozier Muhammad for the New York Times
Editor’s Note: This is not an endorsement of any presidential candidate. I just happened to attend this event.
I was one of the 1,500 who packed into the Apollo last night to hear Senator Barack Obama. The wait in line was no joke. The line wrapped [...]
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Harlem doctor gets 25 years for “mistakenly” agreeing to be an Al Qaeda medic.
{New York Daily News}
East Harlem loses Carlitos Cafe y Galeria and gains the FB Lounge.
{New York Daily News}
Illoquentgent was right on the money when he said that Harlem for the Holidays is clearly geared towards tourists. This UK website [...]
Every morning on my way walking to work I listen to one of those raunchy morning shows on a spanish radio station. In between a couple salsa songs there was an announcement about “Harlem for the Holidays“. I checked out the site and there you had it. A complete listing of special events and discounts [...]
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Please join us on Sunday, December 9th benefit for Elombe Brath and in support of Nomsa Brath at House of the Lord Church, 5 pm @ 415 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
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We talked about the Victoria Theater here and here. Now, here’s a rendering of the future development there on the top. The current theater is on the bottom. What do you think? Love it? Hate It? It will certainly ummm “stick out” right there, right?
Thanks for the pic, illoquentgent.
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If you’re looking for something to do in Harlem tonight (Nov 29th), you have some options. Community Boards 10 and 11 are hosting a townhall meeting about the 125th Street Rezoning at 6:00 pm at the Oberia Demsey Center at 127 127th Street.
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama will be speaking at the Apollo at 7:00 [...]
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CNN has a few tips for you on what to do if you get pulled over. You might not want to do the cartwheel/back flip described at the end.
What to do when pulled over – CNN.com
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Photo by Lane Johnson for AM New York
AM New York profiles West Harlem in its City Living Section. Some of the pictures are cool and there’s some conversation about gentrification that is threaded throughout the piece. Do you think this is a balanced profile? Do you agree with their eating and nightlife suggestions?
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The House of Hoops is profiled in Vibe. I think just about every major publication has covered this store now.
{Vibe}
The Double Dutch Championship is at the Apollo this Sunday and the team to beat is from Japan. Japanese teams have won more often than not for the past ten years. Every time I hear [...]
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Dear Friends,
This Saturday, December 1st from 9am-11am we’ll be having our monthly Coffee Bark at St. Nick’s Dog Park. This will be the last Coffee Bark until April! Be sure to try to make it and wish everyone a happy holiday.
Coffee Barks take place on the first Saturday of every month. This social event allows [...]
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From the New York Daily News:
Hale House worker is angry she appears in Rudy Giuliani TV ad without her OK
BY HEIDI EVANS and DAVID SALTONSTALL
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Rudy Giuliani is using a photo of Hale House children and caregivers in a new presidential TV ad without permission – and at least one staffer at the home [...]
The first round of guests must meet these criteria:
You live in the greater New York City area, including New Jersey
You are between the ages of 25 and 45
You are willing to discuss the money issues you have with your significant other; and
You and your partner/spouse are willing and able to appear on camera on FRIDAY, [...]
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Thursday, November 29, at 7:00 pm
Mayor Bloomberg recently joked, “When people think about wildlife in New York City, they’re most likely to think about pigeons and squirrels and the occasional tiger in your next-door neighbor’s apartment. The truth is, our city is teeming with real wildlife, natural wildlife.” He [...]
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Art Gallery & Marketing Guru Team Up on the Business Side of Art
What’s special about me as a visual artist? How do I position my art as having value while maximizing sales? How do I manage my time to achieve my greatest creativity? Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery, answers these and other questions [...]
The “new” Cotton Club is fighting against Columbia to stay put.
{Village Voice}
The Manhattan Borough President has some ideas about what to do with vacant land. What do you think?
{City Limits}
East Harlem dentist gets busted for paying people on Medicaid to get their teeth cleaned.
{WCBS TV}
Geoffrey Canada of Harlem’s Children Zone has some [...]
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We reported on this a couple weeks ago, but now there’s an official PR release.
For Immediate Release
November 27, 2007
HARLEM, NEW YORK CITY – Danforth Development Partners, LLC, a Harlem-based real estate developer, has been named by the Harlem Community Development Corporation to develop the [...]
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(New York City) Libation to Ancestors at African Burial Ground
You are welcome to join Onipa Abusia as we pour libation to the ancestors at the African Burial Ground.
We will meet at the Burial Ground this Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 10am.
The Burial Ground is located at the corners of Duane and Elk Streets in lower [...]
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Below is a letter from Community Board 9:
Good morning,
West Harlem has been battling with Columbia with its expansion and now we are working with the rest of Harlem to properly re-zone Harlem. Please encourage your readers to send emails and letters to City Planning.
Emails should be sent to: emarsha@planning.nyc.gov and letters directly to the Commissioner. [...]
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From the New York Observer:
Continuing with our marginally useful compilation of Hillary Clinton-designated Democratic National Convention delegates for next year, here’s who the campaign picked in the Harlem-based 15th congressional district, according to a reader in the district and confirmed by a knowledgeable Democrat.
The delegates are: Assemblyman Keith Wright, City Councilwoman and Charlie Rangel ally [...]
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Victoria Horsford Communications Telephone: 212.665.3003 vhorsford@aol.com For Immediate Release HARLEM BUSINESS ALLIANCE HOSTS ITS 27TH ANNIVERSARY “RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA,” ON DECEMBER 1…
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IMAGINE…PEACE: ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS
In this time of social unrest and political upheaval, Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery presents an exhibition focused on social commentary titled Imagine… Peace. The Gallery offers this group show of emerging and mid-career artists working in a variety of media who were selected by a jury based on their interpretations of the [...]
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