Health Department Warns Harlemites Of Synthetic Cannabinoids

The Health Department today warned Harlemites and New Yorkers not to use synthetic cannabinoids after becoming aware since Thursday night of 15 people experiencing severe adverse reactions to suspected ingestion of the products. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to…

Harlem Street Renamed For ‘Young Lords’

NBC News reports that over four decades after Puerto Rican youth in New York City began their fight for social justice, New York’s Young Lords will have a street in El Barrio named in their honor. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

Job Openings At Harlem World Magazine

Harlem World Magazine, is ten year old media company that curates Harlem content online, events and in print. We have many exciting job openings to get involved. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: .…

Contest Down To 10 Semi-Finalists At Harlem Shake

After receiving over 55 applications, Harlem Shake, a modern “burger and milkshake joint” in Harlem, has narrowed the search for “Miss Harlem Shake” to ten finalists who best represent Harlem…and appreciate a good burger! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are…

Ma$e Says ‘I’m Done With the Church’

BET reports that Ma$e has cut all ties with the church and is now devoting all of himself to music. TMZ reports that the Harlem rapper is no longer leading the El Elyon International Church, months after filing for divorce from wife Twyla Betha. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use.…

Harlem’s Sherri Shepherd Wins Ugly Custody Battle

Madamenoire reports that Sherri Shepherd’s marriage to Lamar Sally is coming to an end was made public, and Sally asked for custody of their unborn son, it seemed as though Shepherd’s world started crashing around her. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

HW Pick: Beverly Johnson At Celebrity Golf Tournament in NJ

The Original Tee Golf Classic (OTGC) the premiere celebrity amateur golf tournament lauded by diverse industry leaders and legends will celebrate its 15th Anniversary in style by honoring the original supermodel Beverly Johnson, the first African American woman to grace the cover of Vogue. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use.…

Harlem’s Larry Scott Blackmon Named VP at FreshDirect

FreshDirect, a leading online fresh food grocer, announced today that it has named Harlemite Larry Scott Blackmon Vice President, Community and Government Affairs. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your…

Harlem’s Carmelo Anthony Creates Tech Investment Fund

CrainsNewYork reports that Harlem resident and New York Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony formed a fund to invest in technology startups. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive…

Harlem Should Be New York’s Next New Tech Hub

CNN reports when people think of the fast-growing New York City tech scene, they think Silicon Alley in the posh neighborhoods of lower Manhattan — not 125th Street. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from:…

Officer in Fatal NY Arrest Stripped of Gun, Badge (update)

A New York City police officer involved in the arrest of a man who died in custody after being placed in an apparent chokehold has been stripped of his gun and badge and placed on desk duty, police said Saturday. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…

Harlem’s Neil Patrick Harris Offered Freakie New Role

Ask and ye shall receive. Sort of. Neil Patrick Harris made it known he wanted a role on FX’s American Horror Story: Freak Show, the fourth season in the series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Then Murphy offered him one on Twitter. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please…

Harlem’s Al Sharpton investigates NYPD Choking Death

Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton is meeting with the family of Eric Garner to call for an investigation into his death at the hands of the New York Police Department. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to…

Our Harlem Riverside Hawks Named #1 Basketball Team in the Country

The third grade boys basketball team of the Riverside Hawks, a youth basketball program based in Harlem, New York, captured the elusive National Title at the AAU National Championships held in Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

Yankee Mark Teixeira Helps Harlem Kids

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira knows he’s lucky to play baseball for a living. So when he’s not working in the Bronx, he’s using the sport he loves to help kids just over the borough border in Manhattan. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…