Category: Culture
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Harlem 2 Trailer
It’s coming! Release in 2023.
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Christmas Sleighing in Harlem
Sleigh riding on Harlem River Drive, under the Highbridge, headed south. The text is, as follows: The New York Speedway, which was built and is maintained exclusively for the trotting horse, is bordered by the Harlem River on one side and a major bluff on the other, which shuts out the wind. It could hardly…
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Holidays and The Flu
As many of us gather with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, it’s important to be aware of how much flu is currently circulating and to remain vigilant for ourselves and others. This flu season’s ferocious start has given way to record-shattering levels of transmission — and massive strains on the American health system. In the…
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Growing Kale in a Shipping Container
CBS reports on Harlem Grown – an organization that seeks to harvest fresh food for families facing hard times. The 11 year old organization is trying an experimental farm in a shipping container, here in Harlem https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/harlem-grown-shipping-container-grow-house/ “The average head of lettuce in the U.S. is traveling 2,500, 3,000 miles. This one’s traveling 25 feet,”…
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NYC’s Neighborhoods
In November, NYC released an updated map of neighborhoods, and while there is not likely anything too controversial in the designations, the generational shift from “West Harlem” to Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, Hamilton Heights, and Sugar Hill, is evident. To see the full map, click HERE. Roadtrip! Amazon’s Prime Video has announced season 2 of Harlem…
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75 Instructresses
Admittedly, the matchbooks come from Chicago, not Harlem, but I was dazzled by the word “Instructresses”, and with 75 of them, Dreamland does seem like a dreamy place to learn how to dance. As Seen In East Harlem’s Art Park A Spanish colonial-era battlement seems to have run aground in East Harlem’s Art Park and…
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Rhum Boogie
Ebay has a 1943 image of Rhum Boogie, and three dapper men walking past: The song, Rhum Boogie has the following lyrics: All Harlem’s got a brand new rhythmAnd it’s burning up the dance hallsBecause it’s so hot.They took a little rhumba rhythm,And they added boogie-woogie,And-a look what they’ve got Rhumboogie.Rhumboogie-woogie.It’s Harlem’s new creationWith a…
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Funds for the East Harlem Greenway Along the Harlem River
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city has received a $7.25 million federal grant to plan for a major expansion of the greenway network across the five boroughs, with a focus on historically underserved, lower-income communities that lack access to affordable transportation and job opportunities. The funding comes from a U.S. Department…
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Congress Member Espaillat’s Record in Congress
If you’ve ever wanted to get a summary of the bills that Congress Member Espaillat has worked on, promoted, pushed, and signed, here’s your link: https://www.congress.gov/member/adriano-espaillat/E000297?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22ESPAILLAT%22%2C%22ESPAILLAT%22%5D%7D&s=4&r=1 And to get information on how to Congress Member Espaillat, or any other city/state/federal representative, my go-to site is: Who Represents Me NYC https://www.mygovnyc.org/ The Studio Museum Rises Santa…
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It’s Time to Celebrate on 126th Street
The ever-fabulous Labor of Love and United New Church of Christ are putting on their annual Gospel Christmas. All are welcome on East 126th Street to join in the holiday spirit, build community, and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. Mark your calendars! December 16th. 7:30 PM. 57 East 126th Street. The…
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The Chronicles of Christmas Concert
On Thursday, December 15th, all are welcome to visit the Salvation Army building (125th Street, just west of 3rd Ave.) at 6 PM for a joyous and hopeful concert. The Chronicles of Christmas Concert will feature neighborhood children and teens who are in the fantastic Salvation Army musical program. All are welcome to attend and…
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Scenes from The 125th Street BID Holiday Lights Parade
Mayor Eric Adams Praises Hero Officers from East Harlem’s 25th Precinct In East Harlem, NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the NYPD officers who saved a man who fell into the subway tracks on Thanksgiving:
