Margaret Johnson, the granddaughter of larger-than-life Harlem gangster Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson who earned her own street stripes when she shot a mugger trying to rob her in her wheelchair, died Monday. She was 66. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are…
Police are searching for a suspect in a November hit-and-run that occurred on West 155th Street — often considered the borderline between Harlem and Washington Heights. 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…
George Ortiz, hairstylist who appeared on 53 episodes of “Project Runway” was found dead in his apartment on Riverside Drive in Hamilton Heights Tuesday morning. 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…
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Harlem City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and others today held public hearings for, and signed, 12 pieces of legislation into law. 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…
The anniversary event will feature a cake cutting ceremony including President and CEO Arva Rice, Harlem’s Riverbank State Park staff, NYULYP Leadership Team and VIPs. 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…
A who’s who of top artists of color will be on hand as the Mackey Twins Art Gallery presents “Art’s Conscience II” at the Interchurch Center Gallery in Harlem, NY.. 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…
A tipster helped police catch a hit-and-run driver from Harlem who dragged a 60-year-old woman for a block near the Midtown Tunnel and then moved two traffic cones to escape, cops said Wednesday. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…
After the grand opening of a brand new Clubhouse, the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem will hold its annual fundraiser and celebration, “Autumn in New York,” commemorating 35 years of serving the local youth of Harlem as it embarks on a new chapter at PS 186. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…
On Friday, October 28th, 2016, Chair of the Council Member Washington Heights’ Ydanis Rodriguez read this statement regarding Driverless Cars And What They Mean For Uptown And NYC to the NYC Transportation committee: Good morning and welcome to the Transportation Committee’s hearing on “The Future of Driverless Vehicles in New York City.” My name is Ydanis Rodriguez and…
The de Blasio Administration today announced that New York City was redoubling its efforts around Vision Zero as the City enters what has traditionally been the deadliest time of year for pedestrians on streets from Harlem to Hollis, Queens. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…
A man who was convicted of a drug-related double shooting in West Harlem was sentenced to 46 years to life in prison Wednesday. 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…
Take a culinary tour of the Great White Way at NYCWFF’s newest event, Broadway Tastes, where renowned chefs will serve up delicious brunch dishes inspired by more than a dozen of today’s most popular Broadway musicals. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…
A bicyclist was critically hurt after he rode the wrong way on Park Avenue in East Harlem and slammed into a green cab Monday night, police sources said. 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 don’t have to throw your phone in the ocean and hop on a plane in order to get some Provençal peace and quiet. Who knew? 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…
The men from Harlem, Washington Heights, Queens are facing charges for impersonating police officers while committing a litany of crimes including robbery, arson and calling in fake threats on police radio frequencies. 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…