Category: Harlemscape
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Black Parade Harlem
A great video with amazing production values and choreography is out from HarlemParade.org Harlem Parade notes that: The Harlem Parade initiative launched via HARLEMPARADE.ORG on September 17, 2020 with an innovative protest art video – Black Parade Harlem. Led by Harlem native and principal dancer for Beyoncé, Dnay Baptiste, and Founder and Creative Director that produce unique content and event…
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WTF Should I Do?
Living in a blue corner of a reliably blue state can be frustrating when looking at the electoral college system which rewards states that seem to have more cows than people. DemCast is a great outlet for the “WTF can I do?” question that bedevils many of us who would like to engage in this…
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What Now? (After the storm)
After Hurricane (or Tropical Storm) Isaias tore through New York City, the city, businesses, utilities, and neighbors have all been struggling to deal with the loss of mature trees. This tree on Randall’s Island (just over the 103st Bridge) is one example: Before the storm and before COVID, the city had been marking-up, grinding out,…
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Credit Union
If you’ve ever considered putting your money in a Credit Union, the LES People’s Credit Union which has for years worked out of the Union Settlement House on East 104th Street, is moving closer to us at the north-west corner of 117th and 2nd Avenue. The credit union has low fees, flexible terms, and is…
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2020 Debate Tonight!
A number of HNBA members had a great time in June of 2019 when we joined the first night of the Presidential Primary Debates in Harlem, NYC. Tonight it’s the (first) Election 2020 debate! Instagram: @newyorkforbiden2020 / Facebook: @newyorkforbiden / Twitter: @newyorkforbidenhttps://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/331934/ Our democracy, humanity, and sanity are on the ballot this November. #NewYorkStrong #ItsUpToUs Cemeteries of…
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19th Century Views of East Harlem
Some of the images of East Harlem’s shanty towns that were soon swallowed by the grid and development, are remarkably striking. This one is from 1870: And is looking at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 117th Street. This photo (above) is not located, but dated 1894 and called East Harlem Shanty town. Debate Watch…
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Hotels in 1851
In 1851 you could go to two hotels in our neighborhood. One would be where the (MTA) train line on Park Ave. meets the Harlem River, and the other would be at 128/3rd, where a public school now exists: Also note that from 125 to 127th, between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue, there was a…
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National Black Theater Drills Down
Walking past the National Black Theater the other day led me to take a photo of the drilling crew. This kind of activity typically means the property is going to change hands or be refinanced (the purchaser or the lender will want to evaluate the potential buildable height and if there are any restrictions on…
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Ruth
The Smile New images and marketing material from The Smile. Luxury at Lex/126. The design of the building slopes inward as it rises upward, providing great views of the Harlem River and Manhattan skyline. The cantilevering footprint over 125th Street allows for a mix of apartment sizes layouts, while the facade’s interlocking checkerboard pattern gives every unit…
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Tree Pits and the Madison/127 Garden
New York and Harlem tree pits are often under appreciated sites of beauty in this urban world. I just thought I’d share 2 photos of flowers in my tree pit to add a bit of beauty to your day: On a more somber note, the wonderful garden that has graced Madison Avenue just above 127th…
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Pathmark Site and Target Coming to West 125th Street
A new rendering is out for the Extell project that will replace the old Pathmark building: It’s hare to imagine retail here, given the M35 bus, and the tenants they may be after are social service agencies who deal with the issues in the immediate neighborhood. Further down 125th Street, Target looks like a prospective…
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Tell NYC What You Think the Budget Priorities for CB11 Should Be
CB11 is collecting your opinions on what the city should budget for our community. Here is a quick Google Form for you to fill out. HNBA has already submitted a larger statement, but you can offer your own thoughts/ideas below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI4pwQMMuSCoAzc4xucERaaF9u2XhvA-IuDySoMkrrajy-Ew/viewform How Old is Harlem, Anyway? From the beginning we need to acknowledge that the…