Three Harlem Properties At $14.5M

Eastern Consolidated, a leading investment sales brokerage firm, has been retained as the exclusive agent to market for sale three adjacent prime corner properties in East Harlem at 2171 Second Avenue aka 250-254 East 112th Street, 256 East 112th Street, and 2173-2175 Second Avenue aka 258 East 112th Street for $14.5 million. Become a Harlem…

Harlem Woman Finds China ‘Slave’ Letter in Saks Bag

News.com.au reports that Stephanie Wilson, 28, an Australian who lives in West Harlem and works in human rights, found the note after buying Hunter rain boots at the expensive department store in 2012, reports The New York Post. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

NBA Bans Clippers Owner “For Life”

Yesterday we posted an article regarding Harlem’s Rev. Sharpton response to the racist remarks by Los Angele Clippers owner Donald Sterling. 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…

Check Out Harlem’s Dame Dash’s ‘Dash Motors Motor Oil’ (video)

Harlem man Dame Dash keeps his hustle rolling with his post on web-stagram from Poppington of his number business dashmotoroil.com. 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…

EmblemHealth Sponsor’s Family Caregiving Summit

There is one person in the health care system who plays an important role in providing care but whose needs are often overlooked – the family caregiver. Family caregivers provide unpaid care to loved ones often at great personal cost.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…

Deutsche Bank Awards $125,000 To Union Settlement In East Harlem

Union Settlement Association (http://www.unionsettlement.org), Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service (http://www.littlesistersfamily.org) and The Boys’ Club of New York (http://www.bcny.org) today announced the award of a $125,000 grant from the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…

Dining With Miss Lil: Minton’s Playhouse is a Must

By Lil Nickelson The last time I was in Minton’s Playhouse was in May 2102.  With the permission of the owner of the space New York businessman Richard Parsons, Jazzmobile, Inc. hosted jazz music here as part of their contribution to the Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival 2012. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

Harlem’s Gang Of Four

They started their careers as bright young men in the Democratic precincts of Harlem. Each achieved great success. 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 emails at…

Paulette Gay, The Scarf Lady

By Michelle Jewell I met Paulette Gay on a wonderful spring afternoon while walking around. I love scarves and didn’t know her store existed. 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…

Harlem Inmate Who Died In Cell Has Funeral

A mentally ill, homeless former Marine who died in an overheated jail cell more than two months ago was a giving and kind person, his relatives said Friday during a modest family funeral. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…

NYPD Officer Injured At Harlem Traffic Stop

A New York City Police Department officer was injured Friday after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop in Manhattan. 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…

Carol’s Daughter Files Chapter 11

The Wall Street Journal reports that companies affiliated with Harlem mainstay Carol’s Daughter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday in connection with the beauty brand’s move to close most of its stores. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…