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Wind Gusts In Excess Of 40 MPH From Harlem To Hollis

New York City is experiencing intermittent wind gusts from Harlem to Hollis in excess of 40 MPH. During periods of high winds, residents should use caution when walking or driving high profile vehicles. Continue reading

Hey Harlem Parents Apply To Kindergarten Today

As of today, November 30th, 2016 the kindergarten application process is officially underway! All students born in 2012 who currently live in Harlem or in Hollis Quuens are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2017.Continue reading

Interview: Prevention And Management Part Of National Diabetes Awareness Month

NYC Health + Hospitals marks National Diabetes Awareness Month with information to share with your readers about this chronic disease that is the leading cause of kidney failure, adult blindness, and lower extremity amputation, and a prime contributor to heart disease and stroke. Continue reading

Harlem Brownstone That Sold For $1.7M Came With Convicted For Manslaughter

Even a convicted killer can’t stop a bidding war when it comes to Harlem, New York real estate.Continue reading

Get Ready For 2016 TCS New York City Marathon Road Closures

Notification issued 11/5/16 at 3:00 PM. In support of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon, numerous bridge and street closures, including the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, will be in effect citywide from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, 11/6. Continue reading

Health Department Today Launches Asthma Campaign Especially For Communties Like Harlem

The Health Department today launched a campaign educating parents about asthma as a chronic illness and the need to manage their child’s asthma every day. Continue reading

Columbia Grad Laurie Hawkinson Appointed To The Cities Public Design Commission

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of Laurie Hawkinson to the Public Design Commission, New York City’s design review agency. Hawkinson brings a wealth of experience in architectural design and capital construction to the Commission, having completed many public and private projects around the world. Continue reading

New Record $13.6B in NYC Home Sales Transacted in 3Q 2016

The New York City residential sales market posted a record $13.6 billion in citywide total consideration (monetary value for completed home sales transactions) in the third quarter of 2016, according to the Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) newest Residential Sales Report. Continue reading

General Daniel Edgar Sickles Harlem Civil War Organizer 1819 – 1914

Daniel Edgar Sickles, October 20, 1819 – May 3, 1914, was an American politician, soldier, and diplomat. Sickles spent allot of time in Harlem, visiting his brother John Sickles who lived on "123rd Street, Northside just west of Second Avenue," giving speeches and organizing during the Civil War in Harlem, New York.Continue reading

High Bridge And Washington Bridge Over Harlem River NY, 1890

A wonderful photograph looking south of the High Bridge (the oldest bridge) and Washington Bridge at 170th Street over the Harlem River, New York, 1890. Continue reading

Landmarks Preservation Commission Launches NYC Archaeological Repository

New York Yimby posted an interesting article about what happening on Wednesday, October 6th, 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission consolidated its collection of historic artifacts from Harlem to Hollis and launched the NYC Archaeological Repository at the Nan A. Rothschild Research Center in Midtown.Continue reading

Intermittent Wind Gusts In Excess Of 40 MPH To Hit Harlem

New York City from Harlem to Hollis is experiencing intermittent wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH. During periods of high winds, residents should use caution when walking or driving high profile vehicles. Continue reading

New Design? City Pulls Plug On Sidewalk Net After Porn Complaints

There are a number of the LinkNYC WiFi kiosks uptown, the company announced today that the web-browsing feature will be disabled after critics complained that homeless people were monopolizing them and using them to watch porn.Continue reading

A Tropical Storm Warning And Surge Watch From Harlem To Hollis (Update)

Harlem World Magazine reported earlier of the coming storm warming for areas from Harlem to Hollis Queens, below is the most up-to-date warning: The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for New York City until further notice. New Yorkers should take actions ahead of the storm to prepare for high winds, minor-to-moderate coastal flooding, rain, life-threatening rip tides, and high surf. Continue reading

A Tropical Storm Warning And Surge Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch for New York City until further notice. Continue reading