Hey Fly Girl (And Boy), Check Out This U.S. To Europe From $99 On Primera Air

Condé Nast Traveler reports that, no, that isn’t a typo. Scandinavian airline Primera Air just announced new routes starting in April 2018 from both Boston and Newark to Birmingham, England; London’s Stansted (marking the first non-stop between the airport and both New York and Boston); and Paris’ Charles De Gaulle starting at $99 one-way. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

2 Ways Google Is Killing Online Booksellers & How You Can Help

Last week, Harlem-based publisher and founder of AALBC.com, Troy Johnson wrote an article titled 2 Ways Google is Killing Online Booksellers & How You Can Help, asking the question: 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…

de Blasio Unveils New NYC Open Data Homepage

The de Blasio Administration today celebrated the 5-year anniversary of the Open Data Law by launching a new homepage for the NYC Open Data web portal. 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…

Transit Headaches Ahead With MTA Tunnel Repairs

Plan your trips to and from Harlem accordingly, the MTA is quietly planning work on the 2, 3 and F tunnels that may rival the impending L train shutdown. An MTA rep told Brooklyn Paper that the agency is banking on making repairs to the Hurricane Sandy-damaged tunnels some time in the future. Become a…

American Apparel Cutting 500 Factory Jobs Now

American Apparel LLC has a store on 125th Street in Harlem, and with a view to revamping its production process, troubled teen apparel retailer American Apparel is laying off hundreds of workers and may start outsourcing part of its production, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

NY Approves $15 Minimum Wage, Paid Family Leave

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced an agreement on the 2016-17 state budget. 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…

Record Number Of Tourists Visited New York City In 2015

When New York City Tourism wins, from Harlem to Hollis – we all win! It has been a decade since former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg decided to ramp up NYC’s efforts to attract more tourists, and city officials say there is no end to the influx on the horizon. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

Wells Fargo To Lend $100 Billion To Small Businesses

Wells Fargo has officially launched its newest initiative geared specifically at budding entrepreneurs looking to help their small businesses grow from Harlem to Hollywood, entitled Wells Fargo Works for Small Business. 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…

Dining With Miss Lil: Minton’s Playhouse is a Must

The last time I was in Minton’s Playhouse was in May 2012.  With the permission of the owner of the space New York businessman Richard Parsons, Jazzmobile, Inc. hosted jazz music here as part of their contribution to the Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival 2012. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…

2014 New York Boat Show Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Photographs by Seitu Oronde Preparations are under way for the 2014 New York Boat Show, which opens next week. 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…