Before Con Edison, There Was The Harlem Gas Light Company In Harlem, 1855-1932
The legendary Harlem Gas Light Company the precursor to ConEdison was founded in Harlem, New York, in 1855.
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“Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección” At El Museo In East Harlem
El Museo del Barrio is pleased to present Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección, the Museum’s most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse Permanent Collection in over two decades.
Janet Jackson’s, “Janet Jackson: Family First” Greenlight By Lifetime And A&E
Harlem loves Micheal Jackson, with “Janet Jackson,” ranking as cable’s #1 documentary of 2022 and seen by 21 million viewers.
Harlem’s Espaillat, Hawk And Others Praise Mayor Adams Working People Agenda
NYC Mayor Eric Adams delivered his second State of the City address, outlining a “Working People’s Agenda” focused on delivering jobs, safety, housing, and care for New Yorkers.
The Proud Family, They Are Louder, And Prouder – A Little Harlemish!
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” revival picks up the story of its central character, Penny Proud, and her iconic family.
Harlem Playwright, Friends Of Dee, Poitier, Belafonte, Abram Hill, 1910-1986
Abram Hill, also known as Ab Hill, January 20, 1910 – October 13, 1986, was a Harlem playwright, and author of On Strivers Row, Walk Hard, Talk Loud, and several other plays.
Attorney General James Secures $1.5 Million From Energy Service Company
New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $1.5 million from an energy service company.
Cuddle Up Or Pay Up Harlem. Your Utility Bill Could Bite You Where The Sun Doesn’t Shine This Winter
Might as well start with the bad news. In the last year, the cost of heating your home with gas has gone up 33.5%; with electricity, 15.9%.
MBP Harlem/Uptown News: Summons Help, Tree Survey Results, Early Voting And Morw
Borough President Gale Brewer writes the heat and humidity are breaking! Scroll all the way down for our third weekly “Quirk Of The Week.” COVID (We have plenty of free test kits and masks available for pickup during business hours at my district office: 563 Columbus Ave. at 87th St.) The COVID Omicron variant BA.5—which has been…
Re-Startup Brewery In Harlem’s Blue Light Brightens
During the Prohibition Era, there was a brownstone speakeasy in Harlem that made its own house beer in the basement.
Rapper, Actor, Activist, Poet, Rebel, Legend East Harlem’s Túpac Amaru Shakur 1971 – 1996
Tupac Amaru Shakur, rapper, actor, activist, thug, poet, rebel, and visionary, born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996, in East Harlem, New York.
Cool, The 4th Annual NYC Public School Film Festival Selections From Harlem To Hollis Revealed
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and the New York City Department of Education (DOE) are proud to announce the 4th Annual New York City Public School Film Festival, which celebrates the talent and diversity of student voices.
The Public Theater And Harlem’s National Black Theatre’s New York Premiere Of FAT HAM
The Public Theater and National Black Theatre (NBT) will begin previews on Thursday, May 12, 2022, for the upcoming New York Premiere of FAT HAM.
Join The Free SummerStage 2022 With Harlem’s Kid Capri, Herbie Hancock, George Clinton And Many Many More
Today, City Parks Foundation is excited to announce the 2022 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage from Harlem to Hollis.
West Harlem’s George Carlin, One Of The Best Comics Of All Time, 1937 – 2008
George Denis Patrick Carlin, May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008, was a Harlem comedian, actor, author, and social critic.