“The spell of Africa is upon me. The ancient witchery of her medicine is burning my drowsy, dreamy blood. This is not a country, it is a world—a universe of itself and for itself, a thing Different, Immense, Menacing, Alluring. It is a great black bosom where the Spirit longs to die. It is a…

This week a few people have asked exactly what to do and where to go to catch Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series, which takes place in Central Park each Friday. 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…

Drink Plenty of Water (photo credited to karpidis) Keeping your skin healthy is an important part of growing up. You only get one set of skin so it’s vital that you look after it as much as possible during your lifetime! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

An Island in the Kitchen Buying a house is a large and important step in someone’s life. Whether it’s a flat just for yourself, or you’ve got a family and are looking to buy a new house, it’s important to realize some of the growing trends that are happening in the property market at the…

By Rapheal B. Absolute Piano just opened their new store in Brooklyn after their store was destroyed by the gas explosion in East Harlem on March 12th of 2014. 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…

The red carpet wasn’t packed with celebrities last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, but Nicki Minaj, the new look girl (who went to high school in Harlem, had book signings here, loves to come “… to Harlem, and get Cam(Ron)” and “…Dipset”). Become a Harlem Insider!…

The judgement in the first round of the Rachel Roy vs Jones Investment Co. Inc lawsuit has come in, and the designer is the contender. 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…

While Sherri Shepherd is still waiting for the conclusion of her custody battle with estranged husband Lamar Salley over an unborn child, she now finds herself in the middle of a custody modification battle with ex Jeffrey Tarpley. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

This Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), Montel Williams and Dr. Oz who Harlem loves will co-host the special edition of “Veria Living Live” alongside host Sonia Baghdady with a studio audience full of active military members for a full hour of big surprises. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please…

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 *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can…

The 2012 ensemble comedy Think Like a Man explored modern dating through Steve Harvey’s self-help relationship tenets, yet with the new sequel all the rules are thrown out for a wild and wacky time in Las Vegas. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this…

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 *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive…

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…

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 *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

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 *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing…