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Airport Hospitality Leader OTG Names Jill Myers VP For Business Diversity And Community Engagement

Airport hospitality leader OTG announced today that it has named Jill Myers as the company’s Vice President of Business Diversity and Community Engagement.Continue reading

Urban Opossums Are On The Rise In New York

The Virginia opossum is the only native marsupial found in North America and its population is exploding in New York. Continue reading

NY Businesswoman Recognized For Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Project In Harlem

SYNLawn, the largest manufacturer and unrivaled innovator of artificial grass in North America, announced the recipients of their Projects of the Year awards. Continue reading

Old Navy Plans To Open 800 New Stores

With an Old Navy on 125th Street in Harlem, today at an investor event on Thursday, Old Navy announced that it will open 800 new locations under its plan to spin off from its parent company, Gap. Continue reading

Why Amazon Should Consider Harlem For Its Second Headquarters

Derived from an article by Geekwire regarding Amazon’s announcement last month that it will begin searching for a second headquarters in North America and we think Harlem is a great option!Continue reading

Harlem’s Jessie Waddell, Founder Of The West Indian Carnival, NY 1920’s

Many slaves brought the tradition of African outdoor ceremonies to the Caribbean. However, once enslaved, they were prohibited from holding public celebrations despite their slaveholders' engagement in street parades like Mardi Gras. Continue reading

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Keeping Your Fido Safe In The Harlem Summer Heat

By Erin Askeland Each summer, hundreds of dogs are harmed as a result of being left in hot cars or left outside without enough water or protection.Continue reading