Category: News

  • Film Screening: Exploring the Impact of Methadone on Communities of Color

    Film Screening: Exploring the Impact of Methadone on Communities of Color

    Tomorrow! Join “Swallow This” Directors in a Conversation About Methadone’s Impact on Communities of Color It was FREEDOM. Swallow THIS: A Documentary About Methadone and COVID-19 uncovers what happened in opioid treatment programs during the pandemic.   Join the directors and The Greater Harlem Coalition in a free screening and conversation with the directors on Saturday,…

  • Halloween And Our Community Affairs Officers

    Halloween And Our Community Affairs Officers

    The 25th Precinct wants kids to be safe this Halloween. Here is what they’ve got planned: We are excited to announce we will be partnering with the 23 Precinct, 28 Precinct, PSA 5, Youth Services Division and Manhattan Outreach Unit to bring you Halloween in Harlem. Our joint event will take place on Thursday, October 26th from…

  • Harlem Toile de Jouy Pattern Stoneware and Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Harlem Toile de Jouy Pattern Stoneware and Cast Iron Dutch Oven

    Le Creuset, a cookware and kitchenware brand that’s been in existence for nearly a century, introduced a new line – the Harlem Toile de Jouy collection. The artist whose work is now on stoneware and a Dutch oven in the collection, is Sheila Bridges. Her vision was to use the collaboration with Le Creuset to…

  • Um, no.

    Um, no.

    Uptown Harlem and Downtown Brooklyn, please. For sale, HERE. Professor Seeking Apartment for Spring Semester Tulane professor seeks quiet Manhattan apartment for Spring 2024 fellowship at Fordham/NYPL. Dates are flexible and she is willing to help with mail, plants, etc, Contact: JewishStudies@Fordham.edu if you have a lead.

  • Film Screening: Exploring the Impact of Methadone on Communities of Color

    Film Screening: Exploring the Impact of Methadone on Communities of Color

    Next week! Join “Swallow This” Directors in a fascinating conversation about how methadone has impacted communities of color like Harlem and East Harlem. The free film screening and discussion with the directors will be on Saturday, October 14th at 2:00 PM. All welcome. It was FREEDOM. Swallow THIS: A Documentary About Methadone and COVID-19 uncovers…

  • New York City’s Public Health Laboratory Rises

    New York City’s Public Health Laboratory Rises

    On 137th Street, behind Harlem Hospital, NYC’s new Public Health Laboratory Rises. Scenes from Marcus Garvey Park on Friday

  • The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

    The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

    Nazi-sympathizing, anti-Black and antisemitic Charles Lindbergh (see photo below): Has an interesting link to Harlem, and East Harlem’s Corn Exchange building in particular. On March 1st, 1932, Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., the 20-month-old son of the famous aviator and racist was kidnapped from the nursery on the second floor of the Lindbergh home near Hopewell,…

  • Self-Defense For Children at the 28th Precinct

    Self-Defense For Children at the 28th Precinct

    EGN Youth Sports & Development is a non-profit organization missioned to improve youth and their communities through the art of Karate. Our goal is to strengthen the minds, bodies and hearts of the youth in our communities through Karate training. (Note that the transcription incorrectly misidentifies the Harlem Precinct. It should be the 28th Precinct,…

  • Affordable Apartments

    Affordable Apartments

    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…

  • You Can Now Text The Mayor

    You Can Now Text The Mayor

    So, Mayor Eric Adams has opened up a texting number that you are supposed to be able to use to let him know what’s going on. The texting service will also allow the city to “share updates and happenings – right over text.” @NYCMayor The number is: 917-909-2288 and if you text the word “First”…

  • A Quick Note On Petty Theft – At It Again

    A Quick Note On Petty Theft – At It Again

    It could be the same person, or different. But this morning, on East 131st Street, a person was stealing a garbage can (filled with garbage, note): He then went with the garbage can and his City Bike to East 132 and 5th Avenue, to negotiate a sale in order to purchase pills (presumably fentanyl) from…

  • A Quick Note On Petty Theft

    A Quick Note On Petty Theft

    A note from a neighbor: I just wanted to let you know about a couple of recent incidents on our block. This morning at 4:30 AM, we saw a guy walking with a rolling garbage can (which we are pretty sure was stolen). When we looked out again at 5:00 AM, the same guy was…