Deutsche Bank Awards $125,000 To Union Settlement In East Harlem

Union Settlement Association (http://www.unionsettlement.org), Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service (http://www.littlesistersfamily.org) and The Boys’ Club of New York (http://www.bcny.org) today announced the award of a $125,000 grant from the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…

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

By Lil Nickelson The last time I was in Minton’s Playhouse was in May 2102.  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…

Harlem’s Gang Of Four

They started their careers as bright young men in the Democratic precincts of Harlem. Each achieved great success. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at…

NYPD Officer Injured At Harlem Traffic Stop

A New York City Police Department officer was injured Friday after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop in Manhattan. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent…

Seitu’s World: HCCI Awards Gala 2014

By Seitu Oronde This time I was at the HCCI Awards Gala where the world of Harlem was at The George Prince Hotel in New York City on April 24th, 2014. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive…

Two Free weeks of Summer Youth Camp, Job Opps and More!

WHDC has two great opportunities for children, teens and young adults this summer. We are conducting a lottery for two free weeks of summer camp at Columbia University (ages 6 to 12), and we are funding 200 Summer Youth Employment positions for West Harlem youth (ages 14 to 24).  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

NDI To Honor Harlem Chef Marcus Samuelsson

National Dance Institute (NDI) will honor Harlem renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur, Marcus Samuelsson, and philanthropists Barbara & Donald Tober. Terrence Mann and Charlotte d’Amboise of the Tony Award-winning music “Pippin” will emcee the event. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…

Harlem’s John A. Catsimatidis

John A. Catsimatidis (born 7 September 1948) is a Greek-American businessman. He is the owner, president, chairman, and CEO of Gristedes Foods, the largest grocery chain in Manhattan, and the Red Apple Group, a real estate company with about $700 million to $800 million in holdings. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant…

Harlem Resident Vijay Iyer On ‘Spaces’ (video)

In a article for NPR, Hannis Brown takes us an tour through the brownstone and mind of Vijay Iyer, thepianist, composer, improviser and 2013 MacArthur Fellow Vijay Iyer has built a career of making musical connections. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

A Short Walk Toward Better Health in Harlem

By William Gillespie, M.D. After a long winter, many of us look forward to enjoying the spring weather. We can return to outdoor activities like gardening, sports, or simply enjoying the many parks, museums and social activities that New York City has to offer. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use.…

Make Under $40K? No Apartments To Rent In Harlem

Great story from Gothamist about unaffordable rents. Sure, plenty of people think they can survive Harlem, New York on the delicate wings of a dream and a freelance paycheck, but if you’re planning to, say, find fancy shelter with four walls and a roof, you may be out of luck. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

Harlem’s Frankie Manning

Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914 – April 27, 2009) was an American dancer, instructor and choreographer. Manning is considered one of the founding fathers of the Lindy Hop. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from:…