Harlem Lights Up 125th Street, Revives Tradition
Local leaders organize the return of holiday lights on Harlem’s main drag.
December 11, 2010 | Posted in Community | Read More »
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Lean Times: Food Stamp Recipients Face Cut in Benefits
Congress passes a bill that may reduce the food stamp budget by $2.2 billion.
‘Dreidelpalooza’ Draws a Record-Breaking 618 Spinners
Two Yeshiva University students plan event to raise scholarship money and set a Guinness World Record.
Harley the Buckleman belts in Harlemites
Earl Harley, “Harley the Buckleman,” makes and repairs buckles for Harlemites, hip-hop celebrities and the President. Hear the Buckleman talk about his trade, inspiration and Obama.
Reviving the High Bridge: City’s Oldest Bridge to Reopen
The High Bridge, which has been closed for decades, is expected to welcome pedestrians by October 2013.
Inwood Commemorates Battle of Fort Washington
Inwood turns out for a brush-up in Revolutionary War history.
November 16, 2010 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
Rangel: Triumphant Campaign. What Next?
Rangel is scheduled to face the House ethics committee on 13 charges of violations in less than two weeks.
A Fresher Harlem: Surviving the ‘Food Desert’ Uptown
Farmers markets uptown give Harlemites a much-needed source for fresh produce.
November 2, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. Suffers Huge Budget Cuts
Ken Rosenfeld, director of legal services at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp., discusses the nonprofit organization’s financial problems.
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 [...]
