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Seitu’s World: Stop Gun Violence With Jackie Rowe Adams In Harlem (Photographs)

Photographs by Seitu Oronde On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Seitu attended the event with women who have lost their children due to gun violence, the event was sponsored by the NYPD and Jackie Rowe-Adams in from of PS 175 in Harlem.Continue reading

NYCHA’s Federal Monitor Under Microscope For Hiring Harlem lobbyist As A Consultant

An ex-state assemblyman’s appointment as a consultant with the federal monitor overseeing the New York City Housing Authority has raised concerns among federal housing officials and has been referred to federal prosecutors for review, the Daily News has learned.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: 48th Annual African American Day Parade In Harlem 2017

Photographs by Seitu Oronde On Sunday, September 17th, 2017 the 48th annual African American Day Parade took over Adam Clayton Blvd., again this summer with folks in Harlem, NY.Continue reading

Rudy’s World: Riverton Reunion 2017 In Harlem

By Rudy Collins On July 22nd, 2017, the " Alumni Residents" of the Riverton re-union on 135th and 5th Avenue in Harlem, New York, held a reunion which was a moving experience as you could feel the love in the group.

Pol Urges Manhattan Democratic Party To Kick Out Council Harlem Hopeful

City Councilman David Greenfield is asking the Manhattan Democratic Party to boot a City Council candidate running on his opposition to “greedy Jewish landlords” off the party rolls.Continue reading

Harlem Democratic Boss Still Owes $200K From Failed 2016 Congressional Bid

New documents filed with the Federal Election Commission show Manhattan Democratic Party chairman Keith Wright still $202,337.72 in the hole from his unsuccessful campaign to replace retired Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel last yearContinue reading

“Machine-Backed” Candidate Wins Battle Over Vacant Harlem Seat

The Observer reports that an arcane uptown contest marked with accusations and irregularities ended in a decisive victory for the New York County Democratic Party on Friday, March 11, 2017.Continue reading

Harlem Candidates Accuse Democratic Machine Of Rigging Contest

The Observer reports that three outsider candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for a Harlem State Senate seat penned a letter lashing out at New York County Chairman Keith Wright, accusing the party boss of acts tantamount to “voter suppression” in his bid to install his favored contender in office, and threatening him with legal action.Continue reading

Special Election Is Valentine’s Day Showdown In Harlem

This is a big year for local elections. The mayor, comptroller and public advocate are all up for re-election along with all 51 members of the City Council.Continue reading

Former Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright Joins Davidoff Hutcher & Citron

Politico reports that former state Assemblyman Keith Wright has joined Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, a prominent law and lobbying firm.Continue reading

Adriano Espaillat Sworn Into Congress To Represent New York’s 13th District (Video)

Adriano Espaillat made history when he was sworn into Congress Tuesday as the new representative for New York's 13th Congressional District — which spans parts of Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood and the Bronx. Continue reading

Harlem Gangster ‘Bumpy’ Johnson’s Granddaughter “The Annie Oakley of Harlem,” Dead At 66

Margaret Johnson, the granddaughter of larger-than-life Harlem gangster Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson who earned her own street stripes when she shot a mugger trying to rob her in her wheelchair, died Monday. She was 66.Continue reading

‘We Have a Building in Crisis’: Tenants in City-Owned Harlem Building Live Without Heat, Hot Water

Ethel Powell, a 98-year-old resident of 161 W. 140th Street, worries that at her age she might have an accident heating up water on her stove. Continue reading

Influencers Turn Out for “Women For Hillary” Harlem Fundraiser (Photographs)

Last night, over 200 influencers gathered in Harlem to support 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hosted at Harlem's Lenox Saphire restaurant, the "Women for Hillary" event served a dual purpose of raising funds and encouraging voter education. Continue reading

The Greater Harlem Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Its 120th Anniversary

The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, originally incorporated as the Harlem Board of Trade on October 3, 1896, is the longest continual business organization in upper Manhattan and will celebrate this anniversary with a gala reception at Harlem Hospital’s Muriel Pavilion. Continue reading