Category: Events

  • Still Don’t Know Who To Vote For?

    Still Don’t Know Who To Vote For?

    The City has the answer to all the ranked choice confusion swirling around in our collective zeitgeist By going through their version of political online dating, The City will show you which candidate’s answers to the same questions, most parallel yours: https://projects.thecity.nyc/meet-your-mayor/ultimate-match.html And a Great Article on New York’s Fractured Political Landscape from FiveThirtyEight.com The…

  • The top three tips for ranked choice voting are…

    The top three tips for ranked choice voting are…

    Vote for your genuine favorites, in your order of preference. Don’t try to game the system and guess who has the best chance. Just vote for whom you like in the order that you like them. There’s no risk of losing your vote, because if your favorite is knocked out, your vote will go to…

  • Juneteenth!

    Juneteenth!

    8598/A. 10628) designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State. … “I am incredibly proud to sign into law this legislation declaring Juneteenth an official holiday in New York State, a day which commemorates the end to slavery in the United States,” Governor Cuomo said. Harlem Juneteenth Walk/Run/Barbecue Juneteenth Events Today in Marcus Garvey Park MARCUS GARVEY PARKEast lawn 11AM     Commemorative…

  • Migdol Foundation

    Migdol Foundation

    Walking on Adam Clayton Powell Blvd the other day I spotted three brass plaques put onto a corner building, facing a side street. The plaques commemorated various individuals and were sponsored by the Migdol Foundation, which I’d never heard of. According to their website: The Migdol Organization, lead by principals Jerry and Aaron Migdol, is…

  • Risk of Crime

    Risk of Crime

    (The risk of crime being indicated by red on the map below) The map of white-collar crime is a telling one. Most of the criminals commit their crime in midtown or the financial district. Harlem has a relatively low crime rate by this measure. To explore where you are most at risk for this form…

  • Borough President

    Borough President

    A borough president is an advocate for their borough in a number of ways. First, they have a sizable chunk of change at their disposal to fund local initiatives, groups and projects like buying technology for public schools, renovating local parks or spearheading community health outreach. Borough presidents share about 5% of the city budget…

  • Kente Royal Gallery

    Kente Royal Gallery

    Make sure to take a moment to visit the Kente Royal Gallery on ACP at 139 to see Elan Cadiz’s work on Scaffold: The Equality of Treatment: https://www.kenteroyalgallery.com/gallery The current exhibit there from Scaffold: Equity of Treatment 2020 – ongoing Scaffold: Equity of Treatment is about the importance  of self-reflection and preservation and how these…

  • GHC Meeting Tonight

    GHC Meeting Tonight

    Join the Greater Harlem Coalition’s look at the intersection of Harlem and East Harlem’s quality of life issues and the 2021 NYC elections. Click here to learn more tonight. City Comptroller The person who oversees City Hall’s wallet is called the comptroller, a position currently filled by Scott Stringer. Four contenders are vying to replace…

  • In-Person, Open Mic, Candidates Forums

    In-Person, Open Mic, Candidates Forums

    NYC CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATES DEBATE When:    Saturday, June 12, 2021 Time:      2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where:   NYC Madison Square Boys & Girls Club                   (155 St. & Bradhurst Ave.)                  250 Bradhurst Avenue    …

  • Greater Harlem Coalition Meeting on Wednesday

    Greater Harlem Coalition Meeting on Wednesday

    Join the Greater Harlem Coalition for an Election 2021 conversation about what candidates have said they would do about the quality of life issues that impact you, your family, your guests, and your neighbors, on Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Register by clicking on this link: https://fordham.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yW9VWS-8QtivypY6O6olWA The ‘Final’ List of City Council Candidates The New…

  • Summer of Soul is Here!

    Summer of Soul is Here!

    On Juneteenth, in Marcus Garvey Park! SUMMER OF SOUL (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Screening: SUMMER OF SOUL (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) – City Parks Foundation SCREENING: SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) Presented by Target and In Association with NYC Parks’ Historic…

  • HBCU College Fair for Harlem Teens

    HBCU College Fair for Harlem Teens

    If you have, or know of a Harlem teenager, make sure to encourage them to attend the upcoming HBCU College Fair on June 5th 2021 12-4 pm in Harlem St. Nicholas Avenue between West 122-West 123 Street!  Imagine a World without COVID! If you know an un vaccinated teenager, send them to Marcus Garvey Park…