Author: Harlem Shill

Another great photo from Katsu Naito of St. Nicholas Avenue, looking south at 111st Street and into Central Park in 1992. Today the block looks like this: See the full photographic essay in the Guardian, here: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/sep/04/katsu-naito-harlem-1990s-new-york-photo-essay Marcus Garvey Park Holiday Party SAVE THE DATEMarcus Garvey Park Annual Community Holiday PartyThursday, December 7For more information…

HNBA’s Holiday Party – Thursday, Dec. 14th @ 6:30 PMCome and Celebrate Our Amazing Community Mark your calendars, HNBA’s Holiday Party is coming on Thursday, December 14th, at 6:30 PM in Maple Court’s Community Room — 1901 Madison Avenue (across from Marcus Garvey Park): Yes, YOU are invited and we hope you’ll spread the word…

A fascinating view of Columbia and the unobstructed view from the University across Broadway, of New Jersey. The Overdose Crisis: Harlem, East Harlem, and NYC, Compared Overdose Death Rate by Neighborhood of Residence 2022 datawrapper.dwcdn.net/W4vTv/2 The introduction of OnPoint and other harm reduction programs has failed to stop the growth in overdose deaths in Harlem…

Tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00 PM, come out to meet some neighbors at our monthly community meeting. Come to the Salvation Army building (2306 3rd Avenue) on the 2nd floor: HNBA’s Vice President (Shawn) will present the latest data from New York City’s Chief Medical Officer on the overdose death crisis. This new data shows how…

There are 13 other places called New York around the world, according to Geo Targit: In New Jersey, New York State’s neighbor, there is a town called West New York, but we’re not counting it in the 13. In America, there are 6 other places named New York. New York, TexasNew York, Texas, is located…

Get on the 25th Police Precinct Community Council Contact List ❝ Want to keep up with what going on in OUR community? Sure you do! Kindly complete this form! Thank you! Sign Up for the 25 December 1973 – NYPD Plymouth RMP’s outside the 25th Precinct at 120 E 119th St, East Harlem. The NYPD…

Oversaturation in Harlem and East Harlem were singled out in an article from The City that highlighted New York’s Comptroller’s investigation into the unequal distribution of city services, programs, amenities, parks, and more. Comptroller Lander noted that while some facilities, such as early childhood centers, police precincts and fire stations are fairly distributed, others —…

View, above of East 126th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue (note the 2nd Avenue El in the background). Photo is taken from the Willis Avenue Bridge. The Harlem African Burial Ground is in the foreground, under the person with the white top and black pants. New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and…

A photo of St. Nicholas and 112nd Street, looking westward at the north-west corner. The photo is called the “Gang’s Home Deli” and focuses on Alexandria Supermarket & Deli. Note that this was the era when a few vestiges of Greek delis remained in NYC. Here is the block today. The Deli is gone, but…

On Tuesday (November 14th) at 7:00 PM, come out to meet some neighbors at our monthly community meeting. Come to the Salvation Army building (2306 3rd Avenue) on the 2nd floor: Officers from Manhattan North – the overarching NYPD group that manages crime and public safety above Central Park will be there to hear from…

With the Delacourt Theater in Central Park under renovation, the Public Theater will not be running Shakespeare in The Park this coming summer. As a result, expect larger crowds in Marcus Garvey Park as the Classical Theater of Harlem puts on the only NYC Shakespeare in the Park in 2024. To celebrate the Classical Theatre…

Do you want to make films? One of the FREE filmmaking programs at Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem might jumpstart your passion or your career! No previous filmmaking experience is required and you don’t need your own equipment either. Vanguard DocMakers Who: Young Adults age 18-24 When: Wednesdays, 4-7pm, starting November 8, 2023 through May 2024. Get paid…