Tag Archives: East Harlem

116th Street And Lexington Avenue E Harlem, 1915

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A great early photograph that documents construction work on the cobblestone streets at East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, NY, July, 9th, 1915. Continue reading

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Dwight School’s Athletic Center in E. Harlem

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Dwight School, a leading independent school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side founded in 1872, opened its newly refurbished, 40,000-square-foot athletic facility in the East River Landing cooperative at First Avenue and 108th Street. Continue reading

Tupac Amaru Shakur, was born in East Harlem

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On June 16, 1971, one of the most influential figures in rap music, Tupac Amaru Shakur, was born in East Harlem, New York. Continue reading

Latino Bookstore In East Harlem Honored By White House

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It has become an obligatory stop for Latino literati. Junot Diaz, Esmeralda Santiago, Sandra Cisneros, to name just a few, have all been to La Casa Azul Bookstore in East Harlem for signings and readings of their books. Continue reading

A Flea Market Is Coming To La Marqueta

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East Harlem’s La Marqueta wants to go beyond food.

Dimitri Gatanas, founder of East Harlem’s Urban Garden Center, has created Flea Marqueta, which will feature dozens of stalls for East Harlem retailers, artists, and craftsman in the space under the Metro North tracks at E. 116th St. Continue reading

Woman Killed in Harlem Traffic Accident

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Laura E. Rothfuss, 24, was tragically killed Thursday night when she was struck by a taxi while bicycling across 125th Street in East Harlem. Continue reading

Harlem Shuttle, To The 8th Street And Third Avenue Trolley, 1940

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Here is a great photograph of the Harlem Shuttle running from central Harlem to the 8th Street and Third Avenue Trolley in East Harlem, in 1940. Continue reading

East Harlem State Assemblyman Busted For DWI

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The Albany wall of shame got bigger Tuesday with the arrest of an East Harlem assemblyman on drunken-driving charges. Continue reading

Fun And Sun At The East Harlem Family Day

east harlem eventA great celebration at the first East Harlem Family Day with the Manhattan North Management’s Manhattan North Management team. Continue reading

Young Chefs Show Off New Culinary Skills While Racing Against the Clock

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Elementary and middle school chefs slice and dice their way to glory in the 4th Annual Children’s Aid Society Iron Go!Chefs Competition. Continue reading