Welcome to Harlem’s Newsletter
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Up Third
If you’ve looked up 3rd Avenue in the last year, you’ve likely seen the construction of 3 large towers just over the Harlem River in the Bronx. Two of the 3 towers (the two rendered above) are rentals called ‘The Arches’ and are now starting leasing. For those of you curious as to what a…
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Your 2020 Voting Options in New York
This year, registered voters can vote three ways: By absentee ballot, in-person early voting, or in-person voting on Election Day, November 3, 2020. All registered voters can request an absentee ballot if they are concerned about COVID-19 for the November 3 election. Signed absentee ballots can be returned to drop boxes without a wait at…
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25th Precinct Community Council Meeting
From Kioka Jackson, President of the 25th Precinct’s Community Council Good Afternoon Everyone,It is my hope that everyone is doing well and I welcome you all back from Summer 2020. 2020 has been a very peculiar year with a unique set of challenges. I am sure it has taken a toll over us in different ways. …
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New BLM Mural for Lydia’s Magic Garden
Lydia’s Magic Garden (Park Avenue, east side, between 117/118th Streets has a new crocheted mural: Project as described by one of the children (Sulaf): “Our crochet class started in the middle of the nation’s grieving for George Floyd and other innocent victims of racially charged police murders. So when we were deciding what project we…
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John Lewis: Good Trouble to air on CNN September 27th
by AFineLyne If you missed the documentary, John Lewis: Good Trouble, at The Africa Center last month, you’re in luck. It will air on CNN on September 27th at 9:00pm. The documentary focuses on Congressman John Lewis’ lifelong commitment to being a civil rights champion and his crusade for racial and social justice. As the…
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Heart to Heart – Correction
HEART TO HEART CONCERT – VIP Victorious in Praise!Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020 Time: Starting at 6:00pm EST Location: Online from the comfort of your own home! Mea Culpa! We learned after sending our email message to you last week that the donation link we included has a security measure in place that may have prohibited you…
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Questions for the Commanding Officer at the 25th Precinct
We asked HNBA members to submit questions they would like Captain Henning to answer today at 7:00 PM at the September HNBA meeting. Here are the questions posed by your neighbors: What are you and your fellow precinct and department leaders doing to ensure that your officers, most of whom do not live in this…
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts to Reopen September 9th
by AFineLyne The Bronx Museum of the Arts is reopening on Wednesday, September 9th with Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch, a solo show featuring more than 50 quilt-based works by the artist, and José Parlá: It’s Yours, evoking the artist’s personal connection to the Bronx. For over two decades, Biggers has been developing a singular body of work that is…
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Sculpture Exhibit on West 132nd Street
A new exhibition of sculpture in a community garden is opening today. Take a mask and walk on over to the gorgeous West 132nd Street Block Association’s Community Garden. 4 international artists have created works that celebrate the theme of ‘Encircle’ and ‘Sanctuary’. All are welcome. Friday + Saturdays, 3:00 – 6:00 PM until October…
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Heart to Heart Concert 2020!
Saturday, September 26, 2020Starting at 6:00pm EST Online from the comfort of your own home! Live events are on hold, but, Labor of Love Association will still host the Heart to Heart Concert, New York’s Premiere Event for Authentic Traditional/Contemporary Gospel Music. Featuring:The Labor of Love EnsembleBrother Alson Farley, JrReverend Vandell AtkinsElder George HeywardThe Richard Curtis…
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From Amnesty International
The New York Police Department didn’t have a warrant to arrest Derrick “Dwreck” Ingram, a prominent organizer of Black Lives Matter events. So instead, on August 7, they brought dozens of officers, a helicopter, riot gear, and police dogs to his front door, in a five-hour-long siege, attempting to coerce him into leaving his home.…
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They Want Your Opinion and Labor Day Cleanup!
(For FY 2022 District Needs & Budget Requests) Each year Community Board 11 (CB11) compiles a Statement of Community District Needs (SDN) that is submitted to the Mayor’s Office as part of the City’s budget process. CB11 wants to hear what you’d like NYC to focus on regarding funding in your neighborhood. CB11 is seeking…