Harlem River Houses Public Library Branch Tabbed For Expansion
The Macomb's Bridge branch of the New York Public Library — located within the Harlem River Houses — has about a fourth as much seating space as a subway car.Continue reading
Bloomingdale School Music Celebrates 52nd Birthday With Free Concert And Gale Brewer
Bloomingdale School of Music (BSM) is celebrating its founding in 1964 with a Birthday concert on November 11th at 7:00 pm at the Broadway Presbyterian Church, 601 West 114th Street. Free Admission. Continue reading
New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis Are Cycling More, And They’re Healthier For It
The Health Department today released an Epi Data Brief entitled, “Cycling in New York City, 2007 to 2014.” The most recent data for NYC adults and high school students show more New Yorkers are riding bicycles. Continue reading
Officials And Development Partners Gather For Opening Of PS 186
Officials and development partners will gather to announce the opening of The Residences at PS 186, a 79 unit mixed-use affordable housing development, co-located with a new 11,302 square feet state-of-the art clubhouse for the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem (BGCH).Continue reading
Influencers Turn Out for “Women For Hillary” Harlem Fundraiser (Photographs)
Last night, over 200 influencers gathered in Harlem to support 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hosted at Harlem's Lenox Saphire restaurant, the "Women for Hillary" event served a dual purpose of raising funds and encouraging voter education. Continue reading
The Greater Harlem Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Its 120th Anniversary
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, originally incorporated as the Harlem Board of Trade on October 3, 1896, is the longest continual business organization in upper Manhattan and will celebrate this anniversary with a gala reception at Harlem Hospital’s Muriel Pavilion. Continue reading
Harlem’s Mark Levine And Other Electeds Provide Legal Representation For Low-income Tenants
There will be a press conference and public hearing on Int. 214A-2014, a local law that will provide legal representation for low-income tenants who are subject to eviction, ejectment or foreclosure proceedings.Continue reading
NYC Parks Launch East Harlem Esplanade Project
NYC Parks and the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) today announced the launch of the East Harlem Esplanade Project. Continue reading
A Quickly Disappearing NYC From Harlem To Hollis
New York is a city of neighborhoods, and perhaps nothing tells the story of a neighborhood's character better than the small, family-owned businesses that operate in Harlem like the New Caporal Fried Chicken Shrimp.Continue reading
All Star Panel At Shop Harlem/Live Harlem At Harlem Park To Park Event In Harlem
A resounding “YES!” was the answer to “Is Harlem Friendly for Families?” according to Sarah Saltzberg of Bohemia Realty Group (second from left), who joined the all-star panel at the Shop Harlem/Live Harlem event.Continue reading
Mark-Viverito’s East Harlem Plan Recommends Tossing Parking Minimums
Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito has released an “East Harlem Neighborhood Plan” to guide the city’s rezoning of the community, and one of the recommendations is the elimination of parking minimums.Continue reading
Javits Playground Renovation Discussion At CB 12’s Park Committee Meeting
NYC Parks will present their initial design approaches to the Javits Playground renovation at the Community Board Parks Committee Hearing on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. Continue reading
Harlem Council Speaker Unveils Plan For East Harlem
East Harlem residents wants affordable housing, job growth and open space—but above all, they want a say in the land-use changes coming to their community, according to the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan unveiled Thursday.Continue reading
Uptown Community Members Rally To Save Closing Supermarket
Today, uptown elected officials and community members will rally in an effort to save a desperately needed supermarket vital to the well-being of the neighborhood.
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Red Tape Commission To Help Small Business Owners From Harlem To Hollis
The Red Tape Commission is an initiative that seeks to help small business owners in New York City, by holding open public hearings and offering this website, as platforms where entrepreneurs can share their stories about challenges related to bureaucracy and red tape that have stifled their growth. Continue reading
