Category Archives: East Harlem

Two Views Of 119th Street, East Harlem,1900

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Two views of East Harlem on two different days looking west towards the elevated train at Park Avenue (in 1900 it was known as Fourth Avenue). Continue reading

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Prince Harry Joins Harlem Kids for Baseball, Update (video)

It is not every day that a prince shows up to play a little baseball in Harlem, but that’s exactly what happened Tuesday afternoon as Britain’s Prince Harry continued his visit in the United States by playing baseball with kids there. Continue reading

East Harlem Man Arrested in Sex Trafficking Case

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New York City Police found a missing teenage girl from Connecticut being held inside an East Harlem apartment in the Taft Houses at the corner of 112th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Continue reading

First Avenue Bike Lane Extends To East Harlem

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A future parking lane, center, and protected bike lane, to the left, on Second Avenue at E. 117th St. 

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First Avenue at 88th Street. Concrete pedestrian islands and tree pits have already been installed, and the bike lane has been striped. Continue reading

Harlemite Al Pacino Drops Out of Despicable Me 2

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East Harlem’s Al Pacino’s not getting animated after all. After completing much of the voice work for the role of the villain in Despicable Me 2, the screen legend has now abruptly pulled out of the highly anticipated sequel. Continue reading

NYPD Search For Harlem Sex Assault Suspect

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Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspects wanted in two separates sex assault cases last month. Continue reading

Who Is Spanish Harlem’s Bodega Bamz? (video)

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Complex TV’s premiere the debut with Spanish Harlem’s Bodega Bamz’ “Navy.” Bodega Bamz is a happy man. He’s not a big star, but he feels he’s on his way. Continue reading

Friends of PS96 Holding Benefit for East Harlem School

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TV Star Michael K Williams and Recording Star Mic Murphy to headline event with local Businessman & Attorney Gerald S Migdol, CEO of the Migdol Organization, has announced a fundraising event on June 8, 2013 for the benefit of PS 96. Continue reading

Daniel Matos Crowned Poetry Idol 2013 At Poets Den in East Harlem

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On Wednesday April 24th, Daniel Matos (middle) was crowned the winner of the first annual Poetry Idol 2013 competition at the Poets Den, 309 East 108th Street in East Harlem, New York, NY. Continue reading

Souleo: Singer Alice Smith moves on with new album, She

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Singer-songwriter, Alice Smith says that she now finds herself in a powerful place in life, hence the title of her sophomore album She. Continue reading