Archive for: October, 2009

Emergency Roof Repair Closes Historic Harlem Church

Emergency Roof Repair Closes Historic Harlem Church

Baptist Temple Church is closed for construction after city inspectors found its roof in danger of collapsing.

Skeptics Question Columbia-Backed Park

Skeptics Question Columbia-Backed Park

Residents are suspicious of what strings are attached to an Inwood park proposed by Columbia University.

Toys R Us to Unwrap Harlem Store for Christmas

Toys R Us to Unwrap Harlem Store for Christmas

Harlem’s toy market will have a new competitor to face this holiday season, as Toys R Us has announced that it will open a temporary Holiday Express Store uptown this week.

Big Salaries, Bigger Challenges for $125,000-A-Year Teachers

Big Salaries, Bigger Challenges for $125,000-A-Year Teachers

The Equity Project Charter School in Washington Heights is a radical experiment in education: six-figure salaries for teachers to ensure academic success for students.

The Saints Come Marching into Her Living Room

The Saints Come Marching into Her Living Room

Behind the scenes at Marjorie Eliot’s Parlor Entertainment jazz sessions, an uptown institution.

For Landmarked Church, Recognition May Lead to Restoration

For Landmarked Church, Recognition May Lead to Restoration

With new historic designations, Fort Washington Presbyterian Church is eligible for grants.

Coffee, Second Chances in Harlem Café

Coffee, Second Chances in Harlem Café

Ntozake Lundy’s upscale Harlem coffee shop has a community vibe. What makes the café more distinctive is the staff she hires.

Vibe Magazine Moves Uptown, Attempts a Comeback

Vibe Magazine Moves Uptown, Attempts a Comeback

Harlem media group resuscitates Vibe Magazine, curator of hip-hop culture.

Post Office Renamed for Fallen Marine Faces Uncertain Future

Post Office Renamed for Fallen Marine Faces Uncertain Future

Washington Heights has battled the closure of the Riayan A. Tejeda Post Office, but the Postal Service has still not signed a new long-term lease.

Jets of Harlem Wallop Early Season Opposition

Jets of Harlem Wallop Early Season Opposition

The Jets of Harlem are dominating Big Apple Youth Football early in the season.

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