Dance School Sings Money Blues
The Uptown Dance Academy struggles to stay open even as its government grants are cut by half.
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October, 2010
Online Submissions Broaden Apollo’s Amateur Night Auditions
In an effort to reach a wider audience, the Apollo Theater introduces new locations and methods as part of its audition process
Torch Passed to Harlem Children’s Zone, New Steward of Historic Harlem Armory
Harlem Children’s Zone assumes a five-year lease at Harlem Armory.
Floridita Finds New Location After Tumultuous Negotiations
On April 27, Floridita closed its doors for temporary repairs. Six months later, customers and neighbors wonder what happened to this popular Cuban restaurant.
Founders Scout Harlem Sites for National Hip-Hop Museum
The Bronx is the widely accepted birthplace of hip-hop, but the yet-to-be built National Museum of Hip-Hop has its sights set on Harlem. When a site in the Bronx proved too expensive to restore, organizers behind the museum turned to Harlem for more economically feasible options. Though cost considerations weigh heavy on museum president Craig [...]
Dominican Artists Find a Place of Their Own
A new exhibition and gallery space at City College offers Dominican-American artists a chance to express themselves.
Filmmakers Bring ‘Miracle’ Back to El Barrio for Premiere
Director Derek Partridge’s heartfelt film is a showcase for the neighborhood.
Arrival of First Harlem Hotel in 40 Years Sparks Mixed Feelings
Aloft Harlem is scheduled to open on Nov. 18 on 124th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The new hotel will feature a bar, fitness center and a grab ‘n’ go eatery.
Big-Box Stores Disrupt Local Businesses in East Harlem
Initial attraction by big-box stores is changing business dynamics in the neighborhood.
Charter Expansion Drains Harlem’s Traditional Public Schools
Traditional public schools face cutbacks and potential closing as charters grow in Harlem.
