Chancellor To Recognize Teacher Excellence in NYC

Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña today announced the fourth annual Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City, overseen by the Department of Education in partnership with the Fund for Public Schools.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

HW Pick: Luxe Coffee Table Book Reveals Canada’s Identity

Thanks to Canadian political royalty Justin Trudeau’s sweeping victory in the recent federal election, Canada is making headlines around the world right now from Harlem to Harare for all the right reasons. 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…

Amazon Opens New First Physical Bookstore

Could an Amazon Bookstore save the bookstores Harlem has lost over the year (Hue-Man, Liberation, African American World History Book Outlet and more)? 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…

HW Pick: The Discovery Of King TUT, The Bling King

Of course 19-year-old King Tutankhamun, “the Golden boy” was not from Harlem, but he lived his life in true Harlem style like a 3,000 year old Harlemite – Puff Daddy, Cam’ron or Dapper Dan could have learned a thing or two from the the Bling King. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

New York City And Paris Launch Business Exchange

The Harlem and France relationship is deep, from the Harlem Hellfighters fighting for France in WWII, Pastry Chef Moha Orchid at Jolie Patisserie, to Chef Alain Eoche, of Chéri at the French Bistro on Lenox Avenue and in 1815, Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother, moving in to the Claremont Inn in West Harlem. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

Participatory Budgeting Grows, But Not Everywhere

Gotham Gazette reports that in four years participatory budgeting has exploded from four to 27 New York City Council districts. With over 51,000 voters casting ballots last cycle to allocate a total of $32 million dollars to projects across the city, New York‘s experiment in direct democracy has quickly become the largest of its kind…

Congressman Rangel Host Career Fair In Harlem

Congressman Charles B. Rangel, in cooperation with The City College of New York and Harlem Community Development Corporation, is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Great Hall of Shepard Hall, located on the campus of The City College of New York (W. 139th &…

Elseah W. Chea Installed New President for Their Community Association

Members of the Liberian Community Association in New York City unanimously welcomed as President, Elseah W. Chea, an Ivy grad, a college professor, and a newspaper publisher at their monthly meeting today, with his swearing-in presided over by Presidential Advisor and former Interim President Dr. Felicia Lamptey, and the Union of Liberians Associations in the…

Harlem’s Alicia Keys Totally Unexpected Marathon

Our friends at Refinery29 are ridiculously excited to present our very own TCS New York City Marathon blogger: the one and only Alicia Keys. 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.…

From Luxe To Lodging, Weekend Havens Near Harlem

As much as Harlemites love their city, most will agree that it’s nice to get away, even if just for a weekend staycation. Scenic rides, fall foliage, and fireplace-adorned cabins are just a few hours away from Harlem USA. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example:…

Souleo: Harlem’s New Children’s Museum Opens In Harlem

By Souleo Visual artist, David Shrobe wishes that during his childhood in Harlem he had his own local children’s museum. As a fourth generation Harlemite he is finally seeing that dream manifested with the opening of Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…

HW Pick: SundanceTV And Rooftop Films Free Screenings For Halloween

It’s not in Harlem, but we love that the SundanceTV has partnered with Rooftop Films to bring French horror drama series “The Returned” to New York City via several free events in advance of the show’s second season premiere on Halloween. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World…

Harlem Fave Sinatra At 100 At Symphony Space

Even though Frank Sinatra was not a Harlemite he visited Harlem often, eating pizza at Patsy’s, he hung out at Sugar Ray Robinson’s Eatery on 136th Street, danced with Harlemite Alice Barker and much more. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Up Close with CC Minton: Cheri Restaurateur Hosts Private Party for FYI TV Network “B.O.R.N. to Style”

Cheri French Bistro Restaurateur Alain Eoche hosted a private party celebrating the new show “B.O.R.N. to Style”.  Cast members were on hand for the celebration.  The event took place Friday, September 11, 2015 at 122 Lenox Avenue in Harlem. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…