Welcome to Harlem’s Newsletter
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Mt. Morris Bathhouse
The Mount Morris Bathhouse (also sometimes called) the Mount Morris Turkish Baths, was located at 28 East 125th Street. Built in 1889-90 by C. Abbott French & Co., the structure was designed as a blend of two popular styles at the time, neo-Grec and Queen Anne. The bathhouse was the first commercial tenant of the…
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Adults Who Walk or Bike for Transportation
How Calculated: Estimated number of adults who reported having walked or bicycled more than 10 blocks to get to and from work, school, public transportation or to do errands, in the past 30 days, divided by all adults in the area; expressed as a percent. Source: New York City Community Health Survey (CHS) Constructed 1937, Renovated 2005…
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Hurricane and Storm Surge
Parts of NYC are currently under a Storm Surge Warning. Attached is the link to the Hurricane evacuation Zone Finder so that you may know your zone should you need to evacuate.https://maps.nyc.gov/hurricane/ For tips and information on what to do before a storm: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/coastal-storms-hurricanes.page You also should sign up for Notify NYC to receive free emergency alerts and…
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Cigarette Smoking
How Calculated: Estimated number of adults in an area who report current, active smoking, divided by all adults in the area; expressed as percent.Source: New York City Community Health Survey (CHS) As Seen on West 124th Street
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Community Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in and Around Central Harlem
DOHMH is currently investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem (zip codes 10037 and 10039) and bordering communities. Nine people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease since August 9th. Adults who have been in the affected area since August 1st with flu-like symptoms, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing should seek immediate medical…
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Who shoulders the burden of housing disrepair?
Housing disrepair goes far beyond inconvenience or mess. Disrepair can harm health. As a result of the segregation and disinvestment caused by redlining, Black and Latino people have less access to healthy housing. They are more likely to live in buildings that have health-threatening maintenance issues. These disparities persist across income levels. Black and Latino people have…
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Senior Center Reopening
It’s been a long, pandemic year and a half, but the Senior resource site – Casabe – is reopening today: Summer Dancing in the Park, Today
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Public Forum on Community Policing
Here is a very rare opportunity to talk to top NYPD brass about policing in East Harlem. On Tuesday, August 24th, at 6:00 PM, at the Church of the Apostolic Faith – 1421 5th Avenue (5th Avenue and 116th Street) – you are invited to speak about community policing with our elected representatives and with…
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In Memory: The 2020 Silent Procession
A video of the 4th Annual (Virtual) Silent Procession for Puerto Rico Save The Date: September 19th The White Wall The novel, the film, and the soundtrack Across 110th Street, reflected a fascinating cultural moment in New York City and Harlem. In the film you see a car driving up through Central Park, a heist…
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Photos from Above
The 125th Street BID shared some great photos of Harlem from high vantage points. This one is looking south on Lenox from 125th Street: And below is a view 180 degrees different – North on Lenox: To learn more about the 125th Street BID, see: Dapper Dan The impact of Dapper Dan on Hip Hop…
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East Harlem Photojournalist
One of our neighbors, Timothy Fadek, is an amazing photo journalist who has travelled the world, documenting people, the environment, and the political stories that are shaping the 21st century. Timothy’s work on the COVID-19 Pandemic is an amazing reminder of how dire things were during those early days: To see this entire series, and…
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Summer of Soul, Tonight!
Head to the Harlem Rose Garden tonight at dusk for a screening of Summer of Soul. The Harlem Rose Garden (East 129th Street at 5th Avenue) is a gorgeous oasis and cultural hub for the community. Bring bug spray and get ready for one of the best films of the year. Tomorrow, also feel free…
