With two days left until the launch of Vote Week for participatory budgeting, Harlem city councilperson Mark Levine wants to remind you about the Participatory Budget Project Expo.Continue reading
Harlem Olympian Frank “Rock Star” Hussey NY 1905 – 1974
Francis Valentine Joseph "Frank" Hussey was born on February 14, 1905 on 129th Street in Harlem, New York. He was an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics and considered one of the "Rock Stars of Track."Continue reading
Lenox Avenue And 115th Street Harlem, NY 1910
An intimate view looking north of Harlemites going about their daily activity on Lenox Avenue and 115th Street in Harlem, New York around 1910.
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NYPD Suspends 3 Train Service In Harlem (update)
Today at 9:21 PM EST due to NYPD activity, 3 train service is suspended in both directions between 148th Street and 96th Street in Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Alexander Hamilton’s Hamilton Grange Harlem New York 1893
"The Grange" was commissioned by Alexander Hamilton who selected architect John McComb Jr. to design a country home on Hamilton's 32 acres estate in Hamilton Heights, New York, ca 1893.Continue reading
Record Number Of Tourists Visited New York City In 2015
When New York City Tourism wins, from Harlem to Hollis - we all win! It has been a decade since former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg decided to ramp up NYC’s efforts to attract more tourists, and city officials say there is no end to the influx on the horizon.Continue reading
145th Street Bridge Ramp At Lenox Avenue, 1917
An overturned car, near the 145th Street Bridge ramp, New York, New York, July 10, 1917
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Missing Person: Joseph McWalters In Harlem New York
A Silver Alert has been issued for Joseph McWalters, a 65-year-old white male from West 100th Street and Central Park West in West Harlem, New York. Continue reading
6 Baths 4 Beds $4.9 Mill To Move In Central Harlem
This incredible and unique legal three-family brownstone is in pristine condition and provides all modern amenities. The owner's duplex with garden and cellar underwent a recent gut renovation at 154 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027.
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NYState Supreme Court Upholds Health Depts Rule
Today, the New York State Supreme Court upheld the sodium warning rule, clearing the way for the City to enforce a rule that requires chain restaurants to post salt icons next to items with 2,300 milligrams or more of sodium – the total recommended daily limit. Continue reading
Riverside Avenue And 109th Street, Harlem New York 1870
A rare photograph taken on September 30th, 1870, of the future, and temporary Riverside Avenue, as it will be quickly renamed Riverside Drive, looking south from 109th Street in West Harlem, New York. Continue reading
Get This Central Harlem Townhouse For Only $2.5 Mil
This Harlem townhouse has been completed gutted at 109 West 132nd Street, #1, Harlem, New York. Already in motion to become one of the most luxurious homes in Harlem, there has already been major renovation work completed.Continue reading
331 East 125th Street, Harlem New York 1932
A great photograph looking southeast at three apartment buildings at 331 East 125th Street, Harlem, New York 1932.Continue reading
LGBT Youth Shelter To Take Over Harlem Manning Church
Harlem’s ATLAH World Missionary Church, whose billboard has been home to countless homophobic and xenophobic messages, may be heading to the auction block after incurring debts and tax liens of more than $1.02 million.Continue reading
Seitu’s World: CACCI Honoring Thought Leaders
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Thursday, January 7th, 2016, the Caribbean American Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) honored thought leaders and new members at the Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn, New York.
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