Harlem Opens First Sneaker Pawn Shop

Ever find yourself in a bind for cash and all you could do is think you could have skipped on purchasing a couple of pairs of your sneaker collection? If you live in the New York City area you might want to consider visiting Sneaker Pawn. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

Starbucks Offers College Tuition To Harlem Employees (video)

There are 3-4 Starbucks in Harlem, just as rising college debt is becoming a national issue, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced an initiative to encourage employees to get a degree – but there’s no guarantee it will work. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

World Cup 2014: Where To Watch In Harlem

The 20th FIFA World Cup kicked off last week and runs for four weeks with the big final match taking place on July 13. 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…

Michigan Furniture Company, Harlem, 1905

This is a great street view of a four story furniture store stone building of the Michigan Furniture Co at 2174 3rd Avenue (at 118th Street), East Harlem, New York, 1905. 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…

Rangel Drops Out of Third Televised Debate

Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel has dropped out of the third and final televised debate in the Democratic Primary for the 13th Congressional District, which is scheduled to tape today and air Monday on BronxTalk.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Seitu’s World: Ruben Diaz Hosts Bronx Bankers Breakfast

Photographs by Seitu Oronde Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., hosted the “largest of its kind,” 16th Annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast on 8:30 a.m, on Friday, May 9, 2014 in the Bronx. 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…

Man And Youth Shot in Harlem

A 20-year-old man was shot in the face and a 15-year-old was shot in the wrist on their way to a grocery store in Harlem, cops said. 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…

Gregory “On My Way To Harlem” Porter Free At Central Park (video)

Gregory Porter’s Blue Note Records debut, the 2014 GRAMMY winning Liquid Spirit, arrived on the heels of two critically acclaimed, GRAMMY nominated indie label albums that quickly propelled Porter to the upper echelon of contemporary male jazz singers. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

HW Pick: Help Make Madam C.J. Walker’s Home A National Treasure

In the early 1900’s, entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker commissioned Vertner Tandy, the first licensed black architect in New York, to design a home for her.   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.…

Easy Ideas for Gourmet Harlem Grilled Cheese

By Marcus Samuelsson The grilled cheese sandwich is a staple of American cuisine. The combination of melted cheese and toasted bread is a favorite of children and adults alike and has become one of the most beloved meal items around the block and around the world. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz At The Gordon Parks Foundation Gala

The dynamic duo Swizz Beatz and his beautiful Harlem wife Alicia Keys were at The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards dinner in NYC Tuesday night in New York City.  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.…

No Longer Empty’s Show “If You Build It” In Harlem

On our 5-year anniversary of presenting site-specific art, No Longer Empty’s exhibition “If You Build It” takes root in Sugar Hill—the legendary epicenter of the Harlem Renaissance. 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…

NYC Council Speaker Mark-Viverito At Harlem Firehouse Show

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, along with Senator Bill Perkins, Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez, New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, New York City Council Member Laurie Cumbo; New Harlem East Merchants Association (NHEMA) Program Director, Adriane Mack; … Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example:…

Susan Taylor At ‘Transforming The Temple’ Expo

By Hadasah Ingrid There is a movement of wellness in the air. That aura was no more potently felt than at the 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo: Transforming the Temple –The Bliss of Now! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like…