Here are a pair of views of Harlem (looking eastward) from St. Nicholas Park (City College):
The photographer is Robert L. Bracklow and the images were taken on August 14, 1909 – 113 years ago today.
Note the gardening that is going on in St. Nicholas Park:
And the laundry out drying:
To see the originals and zoom in:
http://dcmny.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A920
CUNY has come up with a somewhat pedantic restaurant guide for East Harlem.
They’ve covered most of the bases, but oddly have some restaurants that haven’t been open for 2 years now and others are located firmly in Central Harlem. It seems surprising that they didn’t check whether or not the restaurants were still in business, and you wonder if they really know the geography of East Harlem?
Nevertheless, it’s worth checking out to see if some of your old favorites are there, or if something new worth checking out is listed:
https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/East-Harlem-Restaurant-Guide-2022-2023.pdf
Ebay has a postcard of City College, with eye popping color and wonderful framing under a gothic arch.
The request (to South Dakota) to exchange postcards, is charming:
Dear Neighbor,
What would a healthy Harlem look like? What would it take to get there? Can you spare a few minutes to think about that question and share your opinions with us?
We would like to learn about the quality of life in Harlem. We will use the results from this survey to develop a plan of action to work together with residents and other community members to address the major health and community issues in Harlem. Our ultimate aim is to partner with the community to create a better and healthier Harlem for the sake of all who live and work here and our children. The survey is anonymous and voluntary and should take only no more than three to five minutes to complete.
Link to Survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRX52MJ
Thank you!
Your neighbors at The City College of New York and Billy Council.
Patch’s Nick Garber is reporting that Central Harlem’s council member Kristin Jordan has stopped 458 new affordable rental units from being built on 145th Street. The article indicates that a storage unit facility may be built on the site instead:
https://patch.com/new-york/harlem/harlems-one45-project-withdrawn-developers-after-yearlong-battle
Join us for a FREE outdoor Bike Repair and Maintenance led by Bronx Messenger and Uptown & Boogie Bicycle Advocacy.
Bring your own bike [BYOB] – ask local bike mechanics and enthusiasts from Upper Manhattan and The Bronx, questions about commuting in the city, discuss biking with kids, bike touring, biking while menstruating and more.
Participants are welcome to work on their bicycle during the event.
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