Welcome to Harlem’s Newsletter
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Water Towers
Harlem’s wooden water towers – typically on buildings more than 6 stories – seem like a hold-over from another era. And, while it’s true that they’ve been in existence for over 100 years, they still provide 21st century apartment dwellers with reliable, and fully pressured water – even in the building’s upper stories. The industry…
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Ann Petry Place
Some photos from a wonderful evening celebrating the cultural richness of our community, and the activist author Ann Petry in particular. Many thanks to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Senator Cordell Cleare, Uptown Grand Central’s Chair Diane Collier, Community Board 11’s Chair Xavier Santiago, Professor Griffin from Columbia University, and Liz Petry, Ann Petry’s…
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The Silent Procession
Let’s march in solidarity for Puerto Rico and its people. NYC4PR In Memory A small remembrance of a neighbor who passed this year.
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See You At 6:00 PM Today
APP is on!
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Heart to Heart – Gospel Concert on Saturday
Heart to Heart Concert is LIVE again from Symphony Space!HEART TO HEART CONCERT – The Sounds of Gospel!Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022Time: The concert begins at 6:00pm EST Location: Peter Norton Symphony SpaceAddress: 2537 Broadway, NY, NY(Located on the southwest corner of 95th St and Broadway) We’re back and ready to “Raise the Praise!” Labor of Love Association hosts Heart to Heart…
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TODAY’s September HNBA Gathering Will Be At 6 PM, At East 129th Street and 5th Avenue
Today – September 13th (Tuesday) at 6:00 – you’re invited to gather at East 129th Street and 5th Avenue (south-east corner) to celebrate the unveiling of Ann Petry Place. The acclaimed African-American author, Ann Petry, lived at 2 East 129th Street when she engaged in much of her activist writing for African American newspapers such…
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Your Budget. Your Priorities
The 2023 People’s Budget is asking for your input. Please use this form (link below) to submit your spending policy priorities for review in preparation for the drafting of the 2023 People’s Budget. Should you have any questions or any supporting documents, please email: bphacaucus@nyassembly.gov. Feel free to share this form with any New York-based organizations that…
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311 Wants to Hear From You
New York City’s 311 app wants to hear from you. Specifically, they want to hear about your experience using the 311 App and so are inviting you to participate in a survey To tell them how you love/hate the 311 App, click the button below. Where McDonalds Stood, A Tower Grows If you remember the…
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Health Department Will Spray Harlem and East Harlem for Mosquitoes Next Week
Health Department trucks will spray pesticides in Harlem and East Harlem on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. In the event of bad weather, spraying will take place on Sept. 19. The Health Department will also spray the area: Bordered by Spuyten Duyvil Creek to the North; Harlem River, East 102 Street,…
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Tuesday’s September HNBA Gathering Will Be At 6 PM, At East 129th Street and 5th Avenue
Next week – September 13th (Tuesday) at 6:00 – you’re invited to gather at East 129th Street and 5th Avenue (southeast corner) to celebrate the unveiling of Ann Petry Place. The acclaimed African-American author, Ann Petry, lived at 2 East 129th Street when she engaged in much of her activist writing for African American newspapers…
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Mayor Adams Continues to Back Injection Site Opening 24/7
Mayor Eric Adams voiced support for extending Harlem’s safe injection site’s hours to a 24/7 operation in May on Twitter. Since then, OnPoint (the provider that runs the Harlem injection site) has maintained a steady lobbying effort to operate around the clock. 10 months later, while there is still no data showing any decline in…
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Tito Puente
Uptown Grand Central does it again. Another great mural on E. 124, between Madison and Park. Allison Ruiz and BC1 created this mural of the mambo king Tito Puente. Uptown Grand Central’s Grandscale Mural Project is located on 125th & 124th streets from Third to Madison, and along Third, Lexington and Park avenues. Hashtag #GrandscaleMuralProject.…
