NYC Tourism Wants You in ‘Harlem for the Holidays’

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 [...]

Benefit Program for Elombe Brath

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.

Victoria Theater Rendering: Do You Like It Or Not So Much?

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.

Tonight (Nov 29th) in Harlem: 125th Street Rezoning, Obama, New York Wildlife and Film

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 [...]

What to do when pulled over

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
 

West Harlem Profile in AM New York

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?

The Scoop: House of Hoops, Double Dutch, First Grade Art and DOT Trouble

The House of Hoops is profiled in Vibe. I think just about every major publication has covered this store now.
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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 [...]