Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced the winners of the tenth annual Big Apple Awards, honoring 20 exemplary educators for their leadership, demonstrated dedication to their students, and contributions to their school community.
Continue readingDisney’s Branded Television “Eureka!,” Premieres Tonight On Disney Junior And Disney +
Emmy Award®-winning actress Loretta Devine, world-famous drummer Sheila E., and renowned ballet dancer and New York Times best-selling author Misty Copeland have joined the cast of Disney Branded Television's upcoming series "Eureka!" in guest-starring roles.
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In many ways, a time capsule of Harlem history, the HWM Store offers a gateway to collecting images that are at once timeless yet contemporary.
Continue readingMayor Adams, DOC Commissioner Molina Announce Over 2,700 Weapons Recovered From Rikers Island
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Louis A. Molina today announced that over 2,700 weapons and contraband have been recovered from Rikers Island since the end of February.
Continue readingMayor Admas And Commissioner Castro Announce Additional Funding To Support Newly Arrived Haitian New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today announced an additional $1.6.5 million in funding.
Continue readingPepsi Is Giving Away Experiences At Iconic Destinations From Harlem To Hollis In Celebration Of Summer In The City
Summer in New York City is about unapologetic enjoyment. From the sizzling heat from the sidewalks to picnics on packed park lawns, summer is a New York thing – and so is Pepsi.
Continue readingNYC Mayor Adams Assembles National Experts To Discuss Recommendations Before White House Conference
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today hosted a national convening on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health at Gracie Mansion.
Continue readingIn True Harlem Style, Union Settlement Affirms Commitment To Current And Future Workforce Wage Increase
Union Settlement (www.unionsettlement.org), the oldest and largest social service provider in East Harlem, announced a 5.4% cost of living wage adjustment for all non-unionized employees, effective July 1, 2022.
Continue readingHarlem’s The Kamoinge Workshop, The Legendary Photography Collective Founded In 1963
The Kamoinge Workshop is a photography collective that was founded in Harlem in 1963.
Continue readingIs Offerpad Worth It? Read This First
If you are looking for the best real estate websites New York, and considering Offerpad as one of the options, then it is important to know all about this company.
Continue readingSeitu’s World: Former Governor Of New York State David Paterson Talks On The State Of Harlem
By Seitu Oronde
On Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, at the boutique on the corner of 132st Street, at Adam Clayton Powell boulevard there was a strategic meeting addressing the state of the Harlem community.
Continue readingSeitu’s World: Harlem’s Al Sharpton Doc “Loudmouth,” Panel Conversation And Screening At The Tribeca Film Festival
On Sunday, June 19, 2022, a public screening, of "Loudmouth” a portrait of Rev. Al Sharpton, at the Tribeca Festival, in New York.
Continue readingLord “Kitty” Viscount Courtenay, England’s Most Handsome Boy At The Claremont Inn In Harlem, 1768 – 1835
Royal Harlem resident Lord Viscount Courtenay (aka William "Kitty" Courtenay), 9th Earl of Devon, c. 1768 – 26 May 1835.
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Seitu’s World: Fun Was Had By All At The Schomburg Center Literary Festival 2022 In Harlem
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, the Schomburg Center Literary Festival 2022 took place in Schomburg’s landmark building at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, Harlem, New York.
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