As Harlem Poverty Rises, Harlem Youth Gangs Rise

New York City Police are increasingly turning to Facebook in the battle against gang violence. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this…

Beyoncés ‘Girls’ Supports 600 NYC Youth Leaders

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an award-winning nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York that is committed to the physical, psychological, social, and economic development of girls and women from Harlem to Hollywood. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Harlem Read and Romp! Book Party At Harlem Hospital

“While only 69% of preschool-aged children are actually enrolled in school, 92% visit their doctors at least once a year for a checkup…” Harlem families enjoyed a Read and Romp! at Harlem Hospital Center – a children’s book party with crafts, readings and giveaways to inspire families to read aloud every day for healthy brain…

Harlem Businesses At Risk After The Harlem Explosion

The 116 Park Deli is only feet from where two buildings collapsed in East Harlem a little less than two weeks ago. Inside the shop, it still looks as if it happened yesterday. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

New Director Named for Columbia College

Columbia College in West Harlem announced today the appointment of Joseph Ayala as the new Executive Director of its Double Discovery Center, a Columbia College program that works to enhance higher education opportunities for local low-income and first-generation youth and adults between the ages of 12 and 27. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our…

Harlem Businesses Partner to Drive Tourism

It started out as a way to raise money for the holiday lights on 125th Street in the middle of a recession. Now a collection of Harlem community groups is banding together to promote businesses in the neighborhood. The Promotional Alliance of Harlem consists of the 125th Street Business Improvement District, Harlem Business Alliance, Harlem…

Harlem’s Rice High School May Close In June

The Rice High School Board of Directors announced that it is pursuing several options to ensure that the school can continue to offer young men a Catholic, college preparatory education in central Harlem. Due to a confluence of factors, Rice High School is presently at-risk of closing in June 2011, at the conclusion of its…

Boys & Girls Harbor E. Harlem Investment Conference

Bringing the investment community together while investing in the future of young people in East Harlem , is responsible business. The concept behind long term growth, parallels the work of the Harbor which works with children beginning at pre-school age and develops educational programs and strategies for life long learning and success. Become a Harlem…