Gale Brewer’s News: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 COVID Update

It’s Thursday, April 29, 2020. At press time, TheCity.nyc’s COVID-19 tracker currently shows Manhattan has 19,837 confirmed cases and 2,110 probable deaths; New York City has 159,865 cases and 17,589 deaths. 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…

OWN Announces Premiere And Unveils “David Makes Man” With Oscar Winner (Video)

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its anticipated new drama series “David Makes Man” from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight“) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television will premiere. 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…

National Geographic Taps Anthony Hemingway As Executive Producer And Director For “Genius: Aretha”

National Geographic, with Imagine Television Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, has announced that the cast joining previously announced Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple“) as Aretha Franklin in the next installment of the Emmy-winning global anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

New Festival Celebrates Immigrants’ Contributions To American Comedy, Art, Food, Film & Fashion With Harlem’s Marcus Samuelsson

New American Economy (NAE) announces the launch of the New American Festival, a groundbreaking celebration of immigrant contributions to American comedy, art, food, film, fashion, and more. 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: .…

The Fabulous Dominican Women’s Development Center 30th Anniversary Gala 2018

The Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC) celebrated its 30th Anniversary Gala, marking three incredible decades of transforming lives by providing vital community programs for women, and families uptown in Washington Heights and Inwood. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…

Michael Luwoye Talks “Hamilton” At Build

“Hamilton: An American Musical” is a sung- and rapped-through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations At The Apollo Theatre In Harlem

Oprah Winfrey hosts an afternoon of conversations with inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social game changers at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem. 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…

MLK Now 2018 In Harlem

On Monday, January 15, 2018 (MLK Day) from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Blackout for Human Rights will host its 3rd Annual “MLK Now”, a free event celebrating the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

Brewer, Espaillat, Uptown Electeds And Community Celebrate Agreement To Keep Coogan’s Open

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat gathered Sunday afternoon with a broad coalition of uptown Manhattan elected officials, Community Board members, and neighbors. 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:…

Coogans to Stay in Northern Manhattan! Congratulations!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to congratulate you on a job well done! We received word last night that Coogan’s Restaurant has recently signed a new lease to remain open! 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…

Harlem Rapper Dave East On Prison, Islam And More

Rolling Stones reports that Harlem man Dave East may be the least likely member of New York’s new rap aristocracy to conquer the charts. 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…