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Tag Archives: Marcus Garvey Park
Marcus Garvey Park, The Home Of “Black Woodstock,” Snake Hill And More In Harlem
Marcus Garvey Park (formerly and also named Mount Morris Park) is a 20.17-acre park on the border between the Harlem and East Harlem, New York. Continue Reading →
Noose In Marcus Garvey Park Prompts Hate Crime Investigation In Harlem
The NYPD hate crimes unit is investigating how a noose was tied to the watchtower at Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, according to reports and a department spokesperson. Continue Reading →
The Harlem Fire Watchtower, Once A Firefighter’s Lookout, Is Restored As A Landmark
In the 1800s, firefighters in New York City watched over their communities perched from cast-iron Watchtowers that dotted the metro, and rang bells in those towers to alert nearby fire companies. Continue Reading →
Harlem Property Investor Who Could’ve Been Rich May Lose It All
GISELE Allard should be a multimillionaire by now. Instead, she’s worried she could end up homeless. Continue Reading →
“The Bacchae” Free Summer Theater With The Classical Theatre Of Harlem
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director) presents “The Bacchae” inspired by Bryan Doerries’ new version of Euripides’ classic Greek tragedy. Continue Reading →
Facebook, NYC Parks, And Publicolor Reimagine Marcus Garvey Park Basketball Court
Facebook’s Artist in Residence (AIR) Program is giving the Marcus Garvey Park basketball court in Harlem a makeover thanks to a partnership with NYC Parks and the help of students from Publicolor.
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