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Maybe Harlem really is becoming an extension of the Upper West Side. I happened to stumble upon an ad for a nanny needed for a two year old in Harlem. The person really thought that it was necessary to add “just north of the Upper West Side.” What’s that about? See the [...]
Filed under: Careers/Opportunities, Human Interest | Tagged: nanny, upper west side | 3 Comments »
We all know that rodents are a problem in not only Harlem, but all over New York City. The image of Templeton from Charlotte’s Web rolling around in piles of wasted food, belly extended and round, is a daily reality for the fat and happy rats that live in New York. They have no [...]
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We’ve been so consumed with our affairs down in Harlem that we’ve been neglecting our friends in upper uptown. There have been quite a few interesting events taking place in Inwood and Washington Heights. The main event is jumping off this weekend. The Sixth Annual Uptown Arts Stroll will be opening on [...]
Filed under: Art, Cafes, Dance, Events, Film, Museums, Music, Neighborhoods, New/Openings, Parks, Theater, Tours, Weekend Guide | Tagged: harlem, Washington Heights, uptown, Inwood, The Heights, Riverdale, Morris Jumel | Comments Off
In 1993:
America was virtually a cell phone-free world (pagers and pay phones were popular)
Gas cost $1.04 a gallon
Men Are From Mars, Women are from Venus was a best-seller
Mike Piazza was nominated the National League’s “Rookie of the Year”
The Oscar went to the movie Schindler’s List
The Number One song of the year was “I Will Always [...]
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Filed under: Events, Music | Tagged: african music, free events, harlem, mafrika, marcus garvey park, mount morris park | Comments Off
MTA Arts for Transit seeks to review images of artists’ past work for consideration for a commission to create public art for the East 180th Street station along the White Plains Road Line.
Artists’ packages will be reviewed by a selection panel and
finalists will be selected to create site-specific proposals.
Approximately one percent of the construction budget [...]
Filed under: Art, Careers/Opportunities | Tagged: call to artists | 1 Comment »
JAPAN DAY @ CENTRAL PARK
Sunday, June 1
Part 1: Japan Run 4-Mile Race at 8 am (Kids’ Run at 9:30 am)
The race is sponsored by New York Road Runners (registration is now
closed).
Part 2: Japan Day Festival from 10 am to 6 pm
East Meadow in Central Park
Main Entrance at 99th Street and 5th Avenue
For more information, visit [...]
If there were a time for my favorite Harlem blogger to come out of retirement, it would be now. This is exactly the type of story that Chris over at Harlem Fur would run with. Alas, he seems to have faded into the shadows, consumed by elections, politics and whaaaa? Hey, even though he hasn’t [...]
Filed under: Pet Care | Tagged: Gentrification | 1 Comment »
Teen arraigned in Harlem Shooting [ New York Post]
FDA proposes new drug label system [USATODAY.com]
A Tiny Fruit That Tricks the Tongue [ NYTimes.com]
In Economic Terms, Recycling Almost Pays [ NYTimes.com]
Rev. Williams: ‘No More Jive Talk. It’s Time To Get Real’ [wcbstv.com]
Civilian Complaint Review Board Rule Change Riles Advocates [The New York Sun]
A Stroll Down [...]
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www.apollobigshow.com
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Well, as soon as we get used to having one business set up shop in the nabe, they decide to close down and we are left to wonder who will be next?
I can run down a short list of places off the top of my head.
We’ve heard the rumors about Sugarhill Java and Tea
There [...]
Filed under: Closings | 4 Comments »
Uptown Lounge at Minton’s Playhouse, in support of its education-focused Minton’s Mentors Foundation, hosts a world record-breaking jazz event by programming 48 consecutive hours of jazz performances from Friday, July 4 at 12 noon until Sunday, July 6 at 12 midnight. Featured artists who have pledged support include Cyrus Chestnut, Grady Tate, Melba Moore, [...]
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not go up on the Hill? Sugar Hill that is– also known as Hamilton Heights amongst the more cultured sect. The Hamilton Heights Homeowners Association is hosting their annual House and Garden Tour with events that start tomorrow and extend through Sunday.
Last year, the [...]
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Canvas Paper and Stone will be collaborating with The Real Dads Network to present BABA, a group show curated by Kheven LaGrone. BABA, which means “father” in several languages in Africa including Swahili, Shona, Zulu and Ndebele, brings together an eclectic mix of Black visual artists and media, including painting, ceramics, photography and mixed media. [...]
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EZ’s has been in trouble for a while despite having received two very glowing U.F. reviews. Earlier this year Gordon started throwing rent parties to keep the place going, but it seems that he has since decided to go ahead and put the joint up for sale. See details below:
Filed under: Cafes, Closings, Jazz, Music | Tagged: EZ's Big Apple | 2 Comments »
Vendors interested in operating one of New York City’s new Green Carts have the opportunity to apply now! All applications must be postmarked no later than June 18, 2008. This year’s 500 permits are now up for grabs. Another 500 permits will be available in 2009.
Green Carts are mobile food carts that sell only raw fruits and [...]
Filed under: Business/Finance, Careers/Opportunities, Community, Food, Health & Wellness | Tagged: fruit, green, license, produce, vegetables | Comments Off
City wants to revamp tax incentives for uptown fast food chains [NYT]
Harlem teen charged with shooting another teen on Upper West Side [NYT]
Supermarket preservation rally took place today at City Hall [NRA]
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By forota via Flickr Pool.
Sign posted on Convent Avenue
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May 28: Abyssinian Baptist Church, located in New York’s historic center of Black cultural renaissance, has a lot to celebrate on its 200th anniversary. NBC’s Rehema Ellis reports.
View video | digg story
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Since quite a few of our readers are recent home buyers in Harlem, I thought you might be interested in the conundrum faced by a Curbed reader who is being offered a two bedroom, two bath lottery unit near Striver’s Row.
My thoughts: I wouldn’t pay $450,000 to live on the top floor of a [...]
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Believe it or not, this story actually has a Harlem connection. Remember, Harlem stays on top of fashion trends.
The photo above is of Rachael Ray pushing you to drink a delish Dunkin Donuts Iced Latte. Notice what she is has around her neck. Why yes, that is a stylish silk scarf that [...]
Filed under: Celebrity, Fashion & Beauty, Say What? | Tagged: Chris Brown, coffee, Dunkin Donuts, Jay-Z, Jermaine DuPree, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Keffiyeh, Rachael Ray, Stylist | 6 Comments »
Nightmare’ Bedevils Chairman of Assembly’s Tax Committee [ The New York Sun]
Teachers Union Charges Misuse of Rubber Room [The New York Sun]
Residents move into old Harlem church [The Real Deal New York Real Estate News]
Kim Coles, Jacque Reid, and Sharon McGhee share powerful, personal stories of black women about sexuality, intimacy and [...]
Filed under: Narmer's Newstand, Uncategorized | Tagged: Jacque Reid, New York City, New York Post, Society and Culture, The Sun | Comments Off
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