East Harlem is a neighborhood that never ceases to surprise. While most New Yorkers know of the The Little Red Lighthouse (and the big grey bridge) up in Washington Heights, the lighthouse pictured above gets much less (media) attention.
The metal lighthouse is 1/2 mile from the Harlem River and rather than warn people to stay away, it actually is intended to attract.
El Faro (The Lighthouse) is a part of SCAN New York, and is a community center in junior high school 45 at the corner of 120th Street and 1st Avenue.
Harlem Libraries are Open!
- 125th Street Library (224 East 125th St., between Second and Third avenues)
- Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library (203 West 115th St., near Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard)
- Countee Cullen Library (104 West 136th St., near Malcolm X Boulevard)
Shelf-browsing will be capped at limited periods of time, and computers can be accessed by appointment, the New York Public Library said in a news release. All patrons must wear masks, maintain social distancing and respect the time limits.