Fabulous Harlem, The Legendary History Of St. Nicholas Park In Harlem, NY 1895
Saint Nicholas Park is a New York City public park located in Harlem at the intersection of Hamilton Heights and Manhattanville. Continue reading
Hamilton Heights’ Alexander Hamilton’s ‘The Grange’ Was His Last Home Before the Duel
Like other well-to-do New Yorkers in the late 1700s, Alexander Hamilton and his family moved to Harlem Heights in Upper Manhattan, a rural area with cool breezes that also provided an escape from the yellow fever threat in Lower Manhattan, according to the National Park Service (NPS).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
Harlem EatUp! Festival, A Weekend In Review
This past weekend, the soulful cuisines, music and art of Harlem took center stage as over a hundred neighborhood restaurants, businesses and organizations—with the support of President Bill Clinton and Mayor Bill de Blasio —participated in the inaugural Harlem EatUp! Festival.Continue reading
Restore, Rejuvenate and Wind Down During This Urban Yoga Escape
Want a jumpstart into spring: something that will rejuvenate your mind and body? Consider joining award winning author and one of Harlem World Magazine’s life, wellness and health contributors, Yolande Brener on Friday, April 17th, 2015 for an urban yoga escape experience followed by beverage and food samples at a hot local Harlem spot.Continue reading