Welcome to Harlem’s Newsletter
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Lenox and 116th Street
A few images from the intersection of Lenox and 116th Street. The first (above) shows the south facing view today. Below shows the same view from 1901 and the construction of what is now the 2/3 subway line: Looking northward, today’s view shows a building the is now a charter school on the north-west corner:…
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Top 10 Lists From ChatGPT
We’ve all seen those annoying websites with pop-up ads as we travel around the web that feature “Top 7 ways to…” Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being employed by these click-bait sites in order to create ‘content’ and drive up their ad revenue. Here is an example of the content that was generated titled: And…
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Harlem Protest and Jet Magazine – 1963
In 1963 Jet Magazine ran with a story on a 2 month protest of wigs. This Harlem protest was organized by the Committee for Racial Pride. As Seen In Harlem On 3rd Avenue at 121st Street, a residential building rises.
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NY+Harlem Railroad
The railroad that would head up 4th Avenue – Park Avenue – and eventually become Metro-North, started off at the New York and Harlem Railroad. Looking at the image below of the depot at Park and 26th Street, you’d be forgiven for thinking this is an image of a western frontier town. You almost expect…
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Marion Anderson
In 1947, Marian Anderson and the conductor, composer, and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918– 1990) performed for nearly 20,000 spectators at the City University of New York’s Lewisohn Stadium. The photographer Ruth Orkin, who had demonstrated an interest in capturing musicians at work, took multiple photographs of Anderson and Bernstein as they prepared for the concert.…
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1932
1932 was an amazing year in Harlem: Arthur Schomburg was appointed curator of the ‘Negro Division’ of NYPL at the 135th Street Branch (managing the priceless material he donated to NYPL that documented the life and achievements of the Black diaspora The renowned sculptor Agusta Savage opened The Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts (you…
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Join County Committee
Hello Harlem Neighbors, the deadline for getting on the Harlem Democratic County Committee is fast approaching. Learn more, HERE One of the main reasons why County Committee is such a vital position to get on (it only takes 25 signatures from your neighbors) is that County Committee often chooses who our elected officials are: Why…
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Testify
State Committeewoman Tamika Mapp writes: As a member of the community, your input is valuable to us. We encourage you to testify and share your experiences, concerns, and ideas regarding this issue. Your testimony will help us better understand the impact of open-air drug use on the community and inform our decision-making process. You can testify…
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Mount Morris Park 1848
A fascinating map of Mount Morris Park from 1848 is up for sale for $3,400: https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/61038/mount-morris-park-central-harlem-map-of-property-belong-nicholson This map shows land owned by Samson Adolphus Benson, which extends north of Harlem creek, and south of Kingsbridge Road (all of the detailed blocks on the map are part of this Benson portfolio. In addition to showing the…
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Cast in India
Manhole covers for New York are often labeled as Made In India, creating discordance for anyone looking down and reading. Few who read the words realize that these manhole covers are hand made artifacts, produced in brutal conditions in small factories in India. The film Cast in India is a fascinating exploration of the process…
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Election Dates Published
The voting dates are out! The New York Primary election date is June 27. Early Voting starts June 17 and the deadline to request an absentee ballot is June 12. Remember to ask your neighbors when you see them and chat, if they’re going to come out to vote, and make a plan to coordinate. Talk to them about…
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Juneteenth March/Run/Walk/Roll
JuneteenthMarch.org Engineering the Next Generation: Students Wanted Sector Charlie – Build the Block Residents & Business Owners of Sector Charlie! Join Neighborhood Coordination Officers Lau & Hackeling for their Build the Block on Mar. 16 at 5pm, @ 85 East 125 Street. Not sure this is your sector? Visit http://ow.ly/iUc250MZFC2 & type in your address…
