CB 10 Chair Urges Support For Morningside Ave. Road Diet

Streetblog reports that after nine months of foot-dragging, CB 10 is on track to support a traffic calming plan requested by community residents. Image: DOT Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe…

Ginny’s Salon Series: After Midnight Moderated By Marcus Samuelsson

The event will feature a panel discussion with Tony-nominated Director and Choreographer Warren Carlyle; Best Featured Actress nominee Adriane Lenox; and Best Costume Designer nominee Isabel Toledo of the 7-time Tony nominated Broadway musical, After Midnight.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from…

Rules Reform Outlines Next Steps in Open Data

We are taking dramatic steps towards more transparency so members of the press and public can see how our legislative process works … – East Harlem Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito In a great article today by the Gotham Gazzette  ow on May 14 the New York City Council unanimously passed a rules reform package that…

Liberty Science Center Gala With Will.i.am. And Susan Sarandon

Over the weekend, the Liberty Science Center hosted the Genius Gala 3.0, a star-studded, black tie event hosted by Science Center President and CEO Paul Hoffman and featured guests Will.i.am, Susan Sarandon, and an incredible performance by LSC Magician-in-Resident David Blaine. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World…

Rep. Charles Rangel Debate Telephone Skit Ridicules Opponents

After a rugged first debate last month where he fended off attacks from his two main challengers, incumbent Rep. Charles Rangel came out swinging in a second debate Wednesday evening. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…

Moikgantsi Kgama Returns To HCCI

Congrats, to Moikgantsi Kgama on her return to Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI). From 2003 to 2007, Moikgantsi Kgama, served as the Director of Communications at HCCI wherein she wrote grants, created HCCI’s fun-filled Jamboree! yatch ride and launched HACAPI (a credit counseling program targeting Harlem’s Francophone community). Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

HW Pick: The 8 Annual Dance Parade and Festival in NY

Over 9000 dancers will participate in the Eighth Annual Dance Parade and Festival in New York on Saturday May 17th 2014, starting at 1:00pm – the world’s largest display of dance diversity.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails…

NY State Wants NYC Tourists

New York state wants to take a bite out of the Big Apple’s tourism market–attracting a greater share of the 54 million plus people who visit the city and convincing them to spend time upstate and on Long Island. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example:…

Souleo: Hennessy Debuts New Art Bottle Design By Shepard Fairey

One look at the new Hennessy V.S. limited edition label design (available in July) and you could accuse its creator, Shepard Fairey of becoming a softy. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

HW Pick: Upfronts 2014, ABC’s Black-ish (First Look)

Just received this great e-mail from GetOnTheCouch.com’s about the new Upfronts 2014, ABC’s Black-ish (First Look) from ABC: Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…

Street Naming Event For Silvia Woods

On Wednesday, May 14th 10:00a.m, Sylvia’s Restaurant, the world renowned culinary icon gets a new address that pays homage to its late founder, Sylvia Woods, the Queen of Soul Food, who passed away in July of 2012. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…

Seitu’s World: Bronx Veteran Advisory Council Honored

On May 12th, 2014 the men and women of the Bronx Veteran Advisory Council were payed tribute by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., who have served our country in the armed forces at the Maestro’s, at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s)…

HW Pick: Buika, Free At Summerstage In Central Park (video)

NPR wrote that Concha Buika’s voice doesn’t come from inside her petite body: It comes from Africa, and from the past. There are obvious traces of flamenco, itself a historical mash-up of the Moors and various transitory cultures in southern Spain and north Africa. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…