At 6-foot-4, George Gregory stood tall not only on the basketball court in the late 1920s but also in the annals of Harlem history and beyond.
Continue readingTyreek McDole Wins The 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced Washington Heights Tyreek McDole as the winner of the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.
Continue readingHarlem’s Geological Symphony: Unveiling The Timeless Rocks That Echo The Neighborhood’s Storied Past
Harlem, the pulsating heart of New York City, weaves a vibrant tapestry of history and culture.
Continue readingThe Harlem Night Market Returns For Its Fifth Year To The Historic La Marqueta
Check off your holiday shopping list with a culturally diverse lineup of vendors -- plus hop a trolley under the train tracks!
Continue readingGoble, Goble, Join The Turkey Thanksgiving Giveaway In Harlem
Distribution of Thanksgiving Turkeys: Join us on 117th Street between Park and Madison in Harlem on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST.
Continue readingNew York State Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell Not Seeking Re-Election Uptown
Today, Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell announced his decision not to seek re-election for New York's 69th Assembly District.
Continue readingRenaissance Hotels Premieres In Harlem, Embracing The Neighborhood’s Rich History And Culture
Renaissance Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy's diverse hotel portfolio, inaugurates its fifth property in New York City, the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel.
Continue readingThe Holiday Season Begins In Harlem As A&E Real Estate Distributes Complimentary Turkeys At Riverton Square
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, A&E Real Estate distributed 300 free turkeys to its residents at Harlem’s Riverton Square on Wednesday afternoon.
Continue readingThe Apollo Announces Opening Of Its New Victoria Theater In Harlem
The Apollo announced today that it will officially open the doors to The Apollo Stages at the revitalized Victoria Theater on Thursday, February 1—marking the first physical expansion in the institution’s 90-year history.
Continue readingInterview With Chef Sheri From Food Bank For NYC: Crafting Over 800 Daily Meals For the Local Community In Need
By HWM Staff Reports
As the need continues to increase meals from Harlem to Hollis continues to welcome migrants the need has become greater, than one would say…ever before.
Continue readingSeitu’s World: The 30th Annual Harlem Holiday Lights Returns With A Parade, Floats And Friends
By HWM Staff Reports and photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, Harlem photojournalist Seitu Oronde, was in Harlem for the 30th Annual Harlem Holiday Lights parade in Harlem, New York.
Continue readingSenator Cleare brings Together Leaders, Experts To Address Social Isolation Risks In Older Adults
New York State Senate Committee on Aging Chair Cordell Cleare today joined together with state and city officials, mental health professionals, and older adults to raise awareness about the “epidemic” of social isolation.
Continue readingChez Messy Opens In Harlem’s Washington Heights Neighborhood
As the name implies, Chez Messy, a new Latin and French-inspired tapas lounge, recently introduced its brand of hospitality to the thriving Washington Heights in Harlem, NY.
Continue readingCelebrate The Holidays With Joy In Harlem At The Apollo Theatre: Ho, Ho, Ho, And Happy Holidays!
This December 2023, Harlem's Apollo Theatre will celebrate the holidays with events and programs for the entire family.
Continue readingCentral Park’s Exquisite Autumn Transformation: A Symphony Of Peak Foliage Unfolding
This week, nearly 18,000 trees across Central Park have reached their peak fall color in the North Woods in Harlem.
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