Posts tagged as: East Harlem

Broomtown: The Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup Draws Crowds to Randall’s Island

Broomtown: The Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup Draws Crowds to Randall’s Island

At Randall’s Island in East Harlem, balls and broomsticks fill the fields for the 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup. Think football, basketball, dodgeball and rugby all in one sport, albeit with a hell of a lot more imagination.

Stonehenge in East Harlem: El Museo del Barrio Series Takes Latino Art to the Streets

Stonehenge in East Harlem: El Museo del Barrio Series Takes Latino Art to the Streets

El Museo’s (S) Files art series features the work of 75 Latino contemporary artists in venues and gardens across the city.

Jobs Get Technical in New Harlem Training Program

Jobs Get Technical in New Harlem Training Program

Technology Services Corps, a free IT training program for disadvantaged young adults, opened a branch in East Harlem last month

CityBench Program Provides a Place for Elderly to Rest

CityBench Program Provides a Place for Elderly to Rest

The CityBench program provides public seating in East Harlem, creating a more age-friendly environment.

SLIDESHOW: Running for East Harlem

SLIDESHOW: Running for East Harlem

Two first-time runners race to raise money for Harlem RBI in the 41st annual New York City Marathon.

NYC Marathon: Running for East Harlem’s future

NYC Marathon: Running for East Harlem’s future

During Sunday’s New York City Marathon, seven runners raised more than $54,000 for Harlem RBI, an organization for East Harlem’s children.

East Harlem Garden Opens After Getting the Bette Midler Treatment

East Harlem Garden Opens After Getting the Bette Midler Treatment

Twelve years after the New York Restoration Project took over the plot on East 103rd Street and Park Avenue, the newly renovated garden finally opens to the public.

Harlem Restaurants Join Fight Against Diabetes and Obesity

Harlem Restaurants Join Fight Against Diabetes and Obesity

Local restaurants join Mount Sinai’s Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center in a portion-control campaign.

Is There a Gold Rush in Upper Manhattan?

Is There a Gold Rush in Upper Manhattan?

With a hurting economy and high gold prices, uptown pawnshops and gold buyers witness a change in the industry.

Harlem Housing Undergoes Green Makeover

Harlem Housing Undergoes Green Makeover

East Harlem apartment buildings are first in the nation to receive federal funding to make affordable housing green, though residents prefer security improvements.

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