For everyone (meaning all New Yorkers) who’s ever thought that there’s got to be a better way to deal with trash – better than just putting out plastic bags after 8pm – Amsterdam comes to the rescue.
The new proposed system would operate like a typical garbage chute, but the trash would not just go down into the visible bin, but deeper, underground, into a holding bin.
This bin would then be hoisted, out of its hole and emptied by crane into a garbage truck. It’s an amazing idea for a city like New York that also does not have alleys, at least in Manhattan, to store rolling bins, access trash storage in the back, etc.
25th Precinct Community Meeting Tomorrow at 6:00
The National Black Theater Building’s Crane, At Night
A gorgeous neo-Romanesque Courthouse in East Harlem has a brownstone scroll with embossed text (seen just above the scaffolding in this photo):
The text on the scroll reads “9th District Civil Court”:
Joshua Clennon’s Fundraiser – One Week From Today
The candidate writes:
“I’m a 4th generation Harlem resident, husband, and father, deeply committed to fighting the widening economic disparities that threaten to displace families like mine from the community we love. With 8 years of hands-on experience in affordable housing, I’ve been on the front lines of this battle. Now, I’m ready to take this fight to Albany to enact real, lasting change.”
For those of us able to remember the ‘Beeper Era’, the ad here, up high on the side of the storefront, is a blast from the past:
Although very faded, you can still make out the number to call and the number to ‘beep’ – 917-949-6247.
An East Harlem bit of commercial ephemera.
Preserve Harlem and East Harlem
As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary we are launching a video series called “I am Preservation” to highlight the widespread love of landmarks throughout New York City. We want to show how important historic preservation is to so many people. Many of our supporters have filmed short clips expressing how they represent “Preservation.” We are featuring three samples in the video above. Please join in the celebration and send us your video. We will post clips throughout the rest of the year on our many social media platforms.TIPS for making your own “I am Preservation” video.Say your name, and if you like, the neighborhood that you live in.Briefly comment on what you love about New York City landmarks or a specific historic building, place, or structure. And, finish by saying “I am Preservation!”Film in landscape mode (hold smartphone horizontally)If you can’t film yourself, maybe have a friend film you in front of a landmark or your favorite historic building or structure.Be aware of your surroundings (street-level noise, etc.)Check your lighting. If possible, you don’t want to be in an area that is too dark or too bright.Set up your shot (minimize things that might be distracting on screen) We are looking for short clips. Thirty seconds at maximum.Make eye contact, don’t forget to smile.Speak up and enunciate your words. We want viewers to hear you.Send your finished video clips to [email protected]Have fun!
OTHER DETAILS Please submit your videos or downloadable links via email to [email protected]By submitting videos, participants certify that the clips provided are theirs and grant The New York Landmarks Conservancy the right to usage.The Conservancy reserves the right to edit or reject submissions.The “I am Preservation” campaign is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or any other social media.By submitting your video, you agree that clips or still images can be used by The New York Landmarks Conservancy for social media posts, email campaigns, and printed publications.
The old Fenimore Cooper School (East 119 to East 120, between Madison and 5th, is now Bethel Gospel Assembly. In the porticoes above entrances, you can still see remnants of cast concrete basreliefs of a number of school disciplines.
As Catholic attendance numbers shrink and costs associated with lawsuits continue to rise, the New York Diocese has been shedding property to save on maintenance costs and to get capital.
Asking Price: Not disclosed.
Deal terms are not currently defined. You can request your own specific terms when submitting a non-binding offer.
Cabaret, in German+English, in Harlem
The German Cabaret artist Sylvia Brecko will entertain you in the Harlem Rose Garden this Sunday from noon to 1 PM in both English (if the majority doesn’t understand German) and German.
The new building on Park Avenue between 126 and 127th Streets is coming together. The building’s address is 88 East 127th Street and will be a 19-story mixed-use building. Artimus Construction is the developer and 160 residences are set to open with 40 units for residents at 40 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $29,109 to $198,250.
Amenities include a 19th floor residential lounge with a landscaped terrace, a third floor residential lounge with a landscaped terrace, game room, fitness center, library/co-working space, a pet spa, bike storage, shared laundry room, common area wifi, and a virtual doorman.
Residences come with dishwashers, name-brand kitchen countertops and finishes, energy-efficient appliances, air conditioning, and smart controls for heating and cooling. Tenants are responsible for electricity.
Note that the view (below) from the developer, will never be seen, as the Metro North tracks on Park Avenue which rise to the 2nd or 3rd floor, are nowhere to be seen. Still, it’s great looking building, with amazing subway/bus/MetroNorth access.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser for MMPCIA
Come sip, enjoy, and support MMPCIA’s efforts to preserve Mt. Morris Park Historic District’s beautiful architecture, landmark buildings, and rich cultural and social advocacy efforts. Last year, we had a wonderful time and looking forward to seeing everyone again. A wine tasting is the best way to discover what you enjoy. A Black wine expert will be on hand to help wine beginners and enthusiasts. Amazing Black Wine Makers will be featured throughout the night. Contribution Levels: $25, $50, and $100. One Community, One Purpose: Preservation. Space is limited and spots are sure to fill quickly. Bonus: Surprise door prizes! Registration is required for all attendees on a first come, first serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment. We can’t wait to see you. Madlyn StokesPresident, MMPCIA
Just look at 125th Street. Does Harlem need New York City to bring more people with severe issues into our community? We asked for supportive housing for our seniors during the East Harlem visioning process. HPD has done a bait-and-switch, rejecting the community’s strong voice to allocate space in Timbale Terrace for our seniors.
Sign the petition to help East Harlem residents urge New York City government to stop placing excessive social services in East Harlem. We are victims of NIMBYs and our neighborhood should not be used as NYC’s containment zone.
The latest project is Timbale Terrace, which will build 230 units of affordable housing. To finance the affordable housing, Timbale Terrace will also bring 99 supportive housing for single adults diagnosed with serious mental health and/or addiction issues from outside of Harlem via the 1515 program. Join lawmakers such as Robert Rodriguez and Inez Dickens to urge the government to find alternative ways to fund affordable housing as to add more to East Harlem only perpetuates structural racism.
OUR CONCERNS WITH TIMBALE TERRACE ARE 3 FOLDS
Ignored demands from East Harlem residents, who were extensively surveyed and their desire for supportive housing are for Harlem seniors, homeless households, local artists and those living with HIV. Note also that only 30% of the 330 housing units will be reserved for local residents. (read more–>)
Ignored demands from Community Board 11, which issued a resolution to request the government to stop adding more social services to address addiction in East Harlem. (read more–>)
Failed to hold Lantern Organization accountable. This organization that already operates two supportive housings next to this location has not been able to provide good quality housing service and social services to their tenants. Why would NYC government want to award them with an even bigger contract? (see all the complaints here–>)
WHY EAST HARLEM DOES NOT NEED ANOTHER ONE?
The 99 units of supportive housing will not be for East Harlem residents as there are no local preference. Here is the description of the population from the government’s website: “Chronically homeless single adults with a serious mental illness (SMI), a substance use disorder (SUD) (including those who are actively using or have started their recovery process within the last 12 months), or those who may have a co-occurring SMI and SUD.”
Within 5 blocks from this site are 10+ adult-only supportive housing and adult only shelters
Within 10 blocks from this site are 4 out of 32 needle exchanges in NYC
Zip code 10035 has 0.2% of New York State’s population, but has 5.6% of all New York State’s capacities for SRO (Single Residential Occupancy Units) managed by Department of Mental Health and has 11% of New York City’s drug treatment program capacities
If You’ve Ever Wondered Why…?
If you’ve ever wondered why there seems to be more… crazy on the streets of Harlem compared with other neighborhoods, the answer is simple: They built it to be this way:
And, please sign up and attend the CB11 Land Use meeting TONIGHT, to tell the Land Use Committee why sending more people with severe mental illness and addiction issues from other New York neighborhoods to Harlem is simply too much.
Please join the Harlem Rose Garden in a very special event on Saturday in our garden:
Saturday, September 16, 2pm-3:30pm
Harlem Rose Garden
6 E. 129th St
NY NY 10035
Kathryn FarmerAcclaimed Jazz and R&B vocalist Kathryn Farmer is a musician’s musician with a 4 1/2 octave range and an electrifying stage presence. Also a pianist, organist, arranger and bandleader, her gifted vocals have captivated audiences in over 16 countries headlining in venues from Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei to Budapest, Berlin, Casablanca, and Moscow. In addition to performing with many musical greats–among them Tito Puente, David “Fathead” Newman, Walter Bishop, Jr, Lester Bowie, and James Carter–she has been tapped for legacy roles such as Brooks Benton’s duet partner (in Dinah Washington’s former role) and the Doug Carn Black Jazz Legacy Band. Recent years have found her in 5-star hotel performances in Tokyo, Hanoi, and Seoul, as well as in NYC venues such as Swing 46.
Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America, supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the Howard Gilman Foundation.
Campbell Soup will buy Rao’s and (Parent Company Sovos Brands) jarred sauce empire for $2.33 Billion. Over the past 100 years, Rao’s has gone from a Harlem neighborhood staple to its sauces being sold at grocers across the U.S.
Rao’s line Italian sauces, soups, and frozen meals are now available at grocers across the country. The company began in 1896 as a family-owned East Harlem restaurant, famous for its comforting Italian fare with options ranging from classic meatballs to seafood salad.
Reservations are close to impossible to get.
Almost a century after the restaurant’s founding, then-fourth-generation co-owner Frank Pelligrino founded Rao’s Specialty Foods to bring the flavors from the Harlem storefront to homes across the country. In 2017, the brand was acquired by Sovos for an undisclosed amount.
Now, the brand offers dozens of products ranging from sauce, pasta, and frozen meals available in stores across the country and two additional restaurant locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles — operated by Rao’s Restaurant Group.
Meanwhile, the original Rao’s location has thrived with age. During the pandemic, the restaurant pivoted to takeout for the first time in its then 124-year-old history, which let many locals try the signature lemon chicken for the first time.
Wallach Art Gallery I The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery Through Sunday, September 17
If You’ve Ever Wondered Why…?
If you’ve ever wondered why there seems to be more… crazy on the streets of Harlem compared with other neighborhoods, the answer is simple: they built it to be this way:
And, please sign up and attend the CB11 Land Use meeting on September 13th, to tell the Land Use Committee why sending more people with severe mental illness and addiction issues from other New York neighborhoods to Harlem is simply too much.
Just look at 125th Street. Does Harlem need New York City to bring more people with severe issues into our community? We asked for supportive housing for our seniors during the East Harlem visioning process. HPD has done a bait-and-switch, rejecting the community’s strong voice to allocate space in Timbale Terrace for our seniors.
Sign the petition to help East Harlem residents urge New York City government to stop placing excessive social services in East Harlem. We are victims of NIMBYs and our neighborhood should not be used as NYC’s containment zone.
The latest project is Timbale Terrace, which will build 230 units of affordable housing. To finance the affordable housing, Timbale Terrace will also bring 99 supportive housing for single adults diagnosed with serious mental health and/or addiction issues from outside of Harlem via the 1515 program. Join lawmakers such as Robert Rodriguez and Inez Dickens to urge the government to find alternative ways to fund affordable housing as to add more to East Harlem only perpetuates structural racism.
OUR CONCERNS WITH TIMBALE TERRACE ARE 3 FOLDS
Ignored demands from East Harlem residents, who were extensively surveyed and their desire for supportive housing are for Harlem seniors, homeless households, local artists and those living with HIV. Note also that only 30% of the 330 housing units will be reserved for local residents. (read more–>)
Ignored demands from Community Board 11, which issued a resolution to request the government to stop adding more social services to address addiction in East Harlem. (read more–>)
Failed to hold Lantern Organization accountable. This organization that already operates two supportive housings next to this location has not been able to provide good quality housing service and social services to their tenants. Why would NYC government want to award them with an even bigger contract? (see all the complaints here–>)
WHY EAST HARLEM DOES NOT NEED ANOTHER ONE?
The 99 units of supportive housing will not be for East Harlem residents as there are no local preference. Here is the description of the population from the government’s website: “Chronically homeless single adults with a serious mental illness (SMI), a substance use disorder (SUD) (including those who are actively using or have started their recovery process within the last 12 months), or those who may have a co-occurring SMI and SUD.”
Within 5 blocks from this site are 10+ adult-only supportive housing and adult only shelters
Within 10 blocks from this site are 4 out of 32 needle exchanges in NYC
Zip code 10035 has 0.2% of New York State’s population, but has 5.6% of all New York State’s capacities for SRO (Single Residential Occupancy Units) managed by Department of Mental Health and has 11% of New York City’s drug treatment program capacities
A great B/W image of the Victoria Theater on West 125th Street. In addition to a Gary Cooper film – Unconquere – note the heads-up at the bottom of the marquee:
