Welcome to Harlem’s Newsletter

  • Castro Visits Harlem (Again)
    Castro Visits Harlem (Again)

    This photograph was taken on this date in 1995 when Fidel Castro returned to Harlem and spoke at the Abyssinian Baptist Church. The photo shows Castro in his characteristic green military uniform, gesturing at the podium. This Reuters photo has additional information/context on the back: The photograph was up for sale on Ebay. Trunk or…

  • Sugar Hill Petition

    A new community group in Sugar Hill is protesting the oversaturation of Harlem. Their petition link and petition statement is below: Petition Link: https://chng.it/kJLBQFyw Petition Statement: Harlem should not have to bear the burden for the city homeless, mentally ill and drug addicted population.  All communities in NYC should bear their fair share of services. …

  • The Safe Injection Site To Speak In A Public Forum
    The Safe Injection Site To Speak In A Public Forum

    The Greater Harlem Coalition is hosting a public forum with OnPoint – the organization that runs the safe injection site on East 126th Street – on Tuesday, October 25th, at 7:00 PM. And yes, you are invited to join. To learn more and offer your thoughts/opinions, please register here: https://fordham.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LHPGorq_RhumQX6E380BBQ Please spread the word! Forward this…

  • View of Harlem Plains, 1814
    View of Harlem Plains, 1814

    For sale on Ebay. Pups on Parade! (October 29) If your pup has a costume, head on over to Jackie Robinson Park for a pup Halloween costume party: (Hopefully, your best friend won’t be as beleaguered as the pup in the photo, above.)

  • FDNY Symbols
    FDNY Symbols

    You may have noticed FDNY spray paints symbols on vacant buildings. In the example below, the “X” in the box indicates that this is an abandoned building. The “FO” indicates that that floor is out (and thus a major hazard for crews who enter). An abandoned building on Park Avenue (1881 Park Avenue) had been…

  • Drag
    Drag

    Vice.com has a great piece on a collection of photos from Halrem’s 1980’s drag scene. The photographs were taken in 1984 by Mariette Pathy Allen who traveled to Harlem to photograph one night at a house ball. By 1984, Mariette was married with two children, doing small photography jobs for publications while also documenting the…

  • Above the Rim
    Above the Rim

    Above the Rim is a 1994 film co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack in his directorial debut. The Harlem/basketball movie featured Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon Robinson, and Marlon Wayans. The screenplay was based on a story by Benny Medina and focuses on city basketball and the fraught life choices presented to a young Harlem…

  • Inside All Saints
    Inside All Saints

    As the Catholic church and school, All Saints is transformed into the home of Capital Prep, we took a peek in and got a few photos of the work in progress. The original wood doors and vestibule remains – if coated in plaster dust. Further inside the vastness of the nave is emphasized by the…

  • Get Emergency Notifications From NYC
    Get Emergency Notifications From NYC

    https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/ It’s My Park Day! Tomorrow in Marcus Garvey Park.

  • CB10 District Needs
    CB10 District Needs

    Jobs!

  • Natu Camara at MGP
    Natu Camara at MGP

    Natu Camara brings her energetic and very unique blend of West African rock and soul to Marcus Garvey Park on October 16, 3-7pm. Her blend of rock, soul, and singer-songwriter tunes are infused with rhythms from Guinea, Mali and West Africa more generally. The stories she tells are personal ones that invite listeners into her…

  • Join The HNBA October Meeting, Tonight at 7pm
    Join The HNBA October Meeting, Tonight at 7pm

    We’ll be discussing the future of HDFCs with Joshua Clennon, the Metro North viaduct replacement, and the 2nd Avenue Subway with MTA. All welcome. Topic: HNBA MeetingTime: Oct 11, 2022, 7:00 PM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86007913627?pwd=YkhWa2JDaERvUnBEWVh1SS9IVktMZz09 Lenox Ave. Prepares for Halloween Join MMPCIA on Saturday, October 22nd in beautifying and decorating the central median on Lenox…