Harlem Should Be New York’s Next New Tech Hub
CNN reports when people think of the fast-growing New York City tech scene, they think Silicon Alley in the posh neighborhoods of lower Manhattan — not 125th Street.
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Gerrard Larriett Winner Of “Harlem Demo Day”
Last night Harlem resident Gerrard Larriett took home the grand prize at the first-ever “Harlem Demo Day” startup pitch event. The event was hosted by Harlem Garage (where it took place), Silicon Harlem, and Harlem Co-Working Group, with special guest Mike Street acting as the official emcee.
Aloft Hotel in Harlem Gets Keyless Checkin
If you’re staying at the Aloft Hotel in Harlem or Silicon Valley, you’ll soon be able to use your smartphone as your room key.
Harlem Business Alliance Hosts “Soiree”
Silicon Harlem supports tech entrepreneurs of color and creates technology-enabled job opportunities through the development of Telework Centers.
Recovery For All Of Us: NYC Announces Free And Low Cost Broadband Access At NYCHA
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a major milestone in the City’s effort to bring new internet connectivity options to residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and to create a shift in the local broadband market.
Community Stakeholders, Electeds And Others Join The NAACP’s Call Not To Reopen NYC Schools
Dear Mayor de Blasio: The NAACP New York State Conference of Branches has sent you and the Chancellor of Education Dr. Richard Carranza several letters since the beginning of June, 2020.
Gale Brewer’s News: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 COVID Update
It’s Thursday, April 29, 2020. At press time, TheCity.nyc’s COVID-19 tracker currently shows Manhattan has 19,837 confirmed cases and 2,110 probable deaths; New York City has 159,865 cases and 17,589 deaths.
Gale Brewer’s News Friday, April 24, 2020 COVID Update
It’s Friday, April 24, 2020. Ramadan Mubarak, to all those celebrating.
CCCADI Presents BlackDiasporaRising: Guide To Achieving TransGenerational Wealth
On Thursday, July 18th, CCCADI presents social entrepreneur Brendez Wineglass who will moderate a conversation between Clayton Banks, co-founder and CEO of Silicon Harlem, and Nikoa Evans-Hendricks, founder of Harlem Park to Park.
Mayor de Blasio Offers Microgrants For Development Of Workforce Training Programs
The de Blasio Administration today announced it is offering up to $300,000 in microgrants to qualified organizations that specialize in workforce development from Harlem to Hollis.
NBPC Producers Look For The Right Pitch With ‘American Idol’ Type Contest
The second annual National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) Pitch Black Forum will be held on Thursday. The live, interactive pitching session, a spirited battle of content creators participating in the Harlem-based media arts organization’s national 360 Incubator and Fund, will be held at the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space in Manhattan.
Andrew Rasiej, NY Tech Alliance Chairman Offers Suggestions on Pokemon Go And Civic Tech
Andrew Rasiej, NY Tech Alliance Chairman, and Marie Ternes, an advisor to the NY Tech Alliance, published a very interesting Op-Ed piece in last Friday’s Daily News. In it they call for embedding civic features in Pokémon Go and point out that the results could be transformative.
First HW Talk Film Event Launches Successfully
By Hadasah Ingrid Harlem World Magazine has officially launched its first ever “HW Talk Series” just recently on June 17th at the Raw Space in Harlem, New York.
‘Pitch Black’ Focus On Black Scripted Series To Black TV and Web series
With television networks having recently grasped that the most loyal viewers—Blacks—want to see themselves on scripted series, the nation’s primary presenter of Black historical and contemporary stories on public television is making the case that these audiences are also clamoring for more diverse nonfiction TV and Web content.
Tips For Maintaining A Long-Lasting Roof
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Not only does it protect you and your family from the elements, but it also adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of your house.