Category: History
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Art Kane on Choosing East 126th Street
If you’ve ever wondered why Art Kane chose East 126th Street for his iconic photo, here is his explanation: And, while 17 East 126th Street was the ultimate location, few know that in the middle of the project, everyone moved a block eastward, to 52 East 126th Street, but after a few test photos (and…
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CB11 Meeting Tonight
Here is your chance to speak to our elected officials (and/or their representatives) about issues that concern you and your neighbors. You can raise your hand and comment, write questions/thoughts in the chat, and present any community announcements you might have. Full Board Tuesday • September 28th • 6:30pmIn order to attend this meeting, please register in…
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Delilah of Harlem
The earliest novel that takes place in Harlem (that I know of) is from 1893, and was written by Richard Henry Savage. It’s fairly forgettable Victorian melodrama, but offers a glimpse into posh society in and around Mount Morris Park, in the new and stately brownstones that were purchased by New York City’s upper class.…
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Landmarking Survey of Lower East Harlem to be Conducted
Ascendant is announcing that they have won a grant to survey lower East Harlem for buildings that should be considered for landmarking: About Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation:Ascendant Neighborhood Development (AND) builds homes, engages community members, andpartners with allies to raise up neighborhoods that provide stability and access to opportunity for all.Since its founding in 1988,…
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Sign-Up for Composting
One of our neighbors next to Marcus Garvey Park writes: I urge everyone to sign up for curbside composting. Our building enjoyed this great service from November 2018 till March 2020 when the pandemic shut down the program. The DSNY is gearing back up. However they need you you to sign-up for this fantastic program.…
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NBT
To watch the National Black Theater’s founder, Barbara Ann Teer explain her leveraging real estate to support the arts, see this great clip that shows the $10,000,000 project that is now slated to be torn down and replaced: Note that Barbara Ann Teer was rejected by 14 banks in her quest for financing this amazing…
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$100 Giveaway for Vaccinations
Tell your neighbors. The vaccine $100 giveaway is in effect on Madison Avenue between East 128/129. 9/11 Tribute You can see our Harlem neighbor, Dr. Keith Taylor at 14:00 talk about 9/11 from his perspective as a first responder on the scene 20 years ago.
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Elks in Paris
In 1990 Jennny Livingston released a documentary called Paris is Burning that revealed to theater goers the rich underground ballroom scene in Harlem during the 1980s. The film focuses on one key venue for the ballroom scene – the Imperial Lodge of Elks at 160 West 129th Street – just east of Adam Clayton Powell…
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9/11
On this day I wanted to post part of a piece from John Jay College that interviews Dr. Keith Taylor, a Harlem resident, 9/11 first responder, CUNY professor, and community leader. Twenty years ago on September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 lives were cruelly taken away from their family, friends, and colleagues. They senselessly lost fathers…
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% of A-Grade Restaurants
How Calculated: Percent of currently operating restaurants with an “A” grade in the window, divided by all currently operating restaurants, including those with a “Grade Pending” in the window. Source: New York City Food Safety and Community Sanitation Tracking System Preserving The Legacy of Black Harlem A fantastic article on the women of Harlem (Thanks Valerie Jo…
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Double V Celebration
The location of this Double V photo intrigued me as it was only labeled as being taken in “Harlem”. The Double V campaign attempted to draw attention to the racism that kept Black Americans unable to work in many (lucrative) industries in the US, while permitting them to risk their lives fighting fascism abroad (in,…
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Odd Fellows Temple
Landmark East Harlem – a fantastic local group that highlights the history and beauty of East Harlem has a wonderful piece out on the (former) Odd Fellows Temple at Park/106. I highly recommend you get on their email list and explore East Harlem through their efforts. www.LandmarkEastHarlem.org421 East 116th Street, New YorkNY 10029 United States…
