Where To Go Sledding In Harlem
A positive of having a snowstorm Hercules in effect is the abundant sledding it provides in-and-around Harlem. Here are some spots for wintery recreation Friday and this weekend.
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Church of the Master, West Harlem, 1930’s
The Church of the Master opened as the Morningside Presbyterian Church in November 1893. William C. Haskell designed a little Victorian style building in orange brick in a neighborhood called Harlem of recently built brownstones opposite Morningside Park.
Keith Haring’s “Crack is Wack ” in Harlem, 1986
Famed graffiti artist Keith Haring (1958-1990) painted this fanciful mural, located at East 128th Street and the Harlem River Drive, in 1986.
Afro Luncheonette in Harlem, 1987
Afro Luncheonette, on a corner in Harlem, we think its Adam Clayton Powell (note sure of cross street) in central Harlem, 1987 by Matt Weber.
Winter Storm Warning in Harlem
Notification issued 1/1/14 at 8:00 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning citywide from 6:00 PM Thu, Jan. 2 to 1:00 PM Fri Jan. 3.
Harlem Jazzmobile Founder Billy Taylor
Billy Taylor (born William Taylor; July 24, 1921 – December 28, 2010) was an American jazz pianist, composer, broadcaster and educator.
Harlem Gas Station To Become Mixed-Use Development
A former BP gas station in Harlem has been plucked by the New York City Economic Development Corporation for development as a mixed-use project with more than 50 apartments.
2nd Annual Literacy Across Harlem Book Drive 2013
All high-quality books donated between now and December 21st(*) will be presented this weekend to families residing in homeless shelters, women involved in the criminal justice system who are rebuilding positive lives for themselves and their young children, foster-care organizations serving Harlem families, adult learners striving to improve their literacy skills, and havens for victims…
Harlem Weather, 1 AM, Dec. 14, 2013
Notification issued 12/13/13 at 6:00 PM. The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) today issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory for Saturday, 12/14. The National Weather Service has forecast 4 to 6 inches of snow accumulation, expected to begin midday Saturday and change to rain in the late evening as the temperature rises. Rain…
A Rap Artist Pioneers Harlem Story
Lamar Hill began his first career on a central Harlem street corner, in the pre-MTV days of boomboxes and mix tapes.
Harlem Biospace Launching Venture Capital Biotech Fund and Institute
A pair of city-funded efforts are designed to solidify New York City’s place as an incubator for groundbreaking biotechnology companies.
NYC & Company’s Spotlights East Harlem/El Barrio
NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today announced East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, in Upper Manhattan…
Update: Derailment Disrupts Travel Plans On Harlem Lines
A fatal Metro-North train derailment Sunday on a corridor between New York and Albany disrupted service as many travelers were returning from the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and was expected to complicate Monday’s commute for residents along the line between New York and Poughkeepsie.
Harlem Youth Hockey Team Gets Pointers From Boston University Players
Sunday is a special day on the ice for some youth hockey players in Harlem. Boston University’s men’s ice hockey team is in town for a game against Cornell University at Madison Square Garden.
Frederick Law Olmsted At 105th Street, Harlem, 1866
This is pretty much how things looked when Frederick Law Olmsted and his family lived here, 1859-1862, while Olmsted was directing the construction of Central Park.