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 *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

Harlem’s DJ E-Z Rock Passes

Rodney Bryce, who made his mark on hip-hop under the name DJ E-Z Rock, died Sunday, a spokesperson for Bryce’s friend and collaborator Rob Base confirmed to Rolling Stone. The cause of death has yet to be revealed. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

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…

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 *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…

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 *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

Harlem’s John A. Catsimatidis

John A. Catsimatidis (born 7 September 1948) is a Greek-American businessman. He is the owner, president, chairman, and CEO of Gristedes Foods, the largest grocery chain in Manhattan, and the Red Apple Group, a real estate company with about $700 million to $800 million in holdings. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

A Short Walk Toward Better Health in Harlem

By William Gillespie, M.D. After a long winter, many of us look forward to enjoying the spring weather. We can return to outdoor activities like gardening, sports, or simply enjoying the many parks, museums and social activities that New York City has to offer. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…

HW Questionnaire: Luke Ngwerume Talks Of Zimbabwe’s First Online Financial Services Mall Launch

Former Old Mutual CEO Luke Ngwerume Launches ZimSelector, Zimbabwe’s First Online Financial Services Mall An exciting new company in Zimbabwe offers good news against a global backdrop of falling confidence and failing finances. ZimSelector.com is the first on-line Financial Services Mall for Zimbabweans at home and abroad. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

Make Under $40K? No Apartments To Rent In Harlem

Great story from Gothamist about unaffordable rents. Sure, plenty of people think they can survive Harlem, New York on the delicate wings of a dream and a freelance paycheck, but if you’re planning to, say, find fancy shelter with four walls and a roof, you may be out of luck. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

NYPD Twitter Campaign Backfires

New York Police Department Tuesday were eating an extra helpings of humble pie after asking people to post images of themselves and NYPD officers on Twitter — only to face a deluge of pictures of alleged police brutality. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

Harlem’s Frankie Manning

Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American dancer, instructor and choreographer. Manning is considered one of the founding fathers of the Lindy Hop. 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.…

Diddy’s REVOLT TV Hosts First Annual Upfronts

The term “omnifront” was coined by REVOLT Chairman and Harlemite Sean “Diddy” Combs last night to describe the brand’s diverse multi-platform content. 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.…