…the Harlem Meer could give way to a giant mall…
How exciting! If the Bloomberg administration can close the deal, a world-class soccer stadium will soon replace Central Park’s underutilized, fenced-off Reservoir. Continue reading
…the Harlem Meer could give way to a giant mall…
How exciting! If the Bloomberg administration can close the deal, a world-class soccer stadium will soon replace Central Park’s underutilized, fenced-off Reservoir. Continue reading
Somethins Fishy
Officials are asking visitors — especially anglers — to watch out for the northern snakehead fish in the Harlem Meer. The aggressive fish can destroy the ecosystem. Continue reading
After several long days of hard work by Conservancy staff, Harlem Meer in Northern Central Park and the entire Park will be open again tomorrow at 8:00 am (Saturday, November 3rd, 2012). Continue reading
Posted in HArlem hurricane, HArlem parks
Tagged Central Park, Conservancy, Harlem Meer, Hurricane Sandy, Michael Bloomberg, New York City, park
The Blockhouse is a small fort in the northern part of Central Park, in New York City, New York, and is the oldest structure standing in the park. Continue reading
Tagged Blockhouse, Central Park, General Frederick D. Grant, Harlem Heights, Harlem Meer, Harlem River, Hessian, Historic Preservation Society A.D., Joseph Gardner Swift, Loula D. Lasker Pool-Rink, Mary Van Buren Vanderpoel, Park Commissioner Pallas, Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, Woman's Auxiliary to the American Scenic
There’s a new show in town this fall — and it isn’t on Broadway.
Thousands of visitors and New Yorkers are discovering they don’t need to leave the city to witness the explosive colors of fall foliage. Continue reading
Sunday, October 24, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (weather permitting; no rain date)
FREE! All ages.
As the event kicks off, enjoy spooky stories with actor and storyteller Dan Kitrosser, pumpkin crafts, and a pumpkin carving demonstration with professional food carver Hugh McMahon. Then walk alongside Frankenstein in the costume parade at 5:45 pm and watch New York City’s largest pumpkin flotilla drift by on the Harlem Meer at twilight. Continue reading
Posted in Event
Tagged Frankenstein, Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Sail, Harlem Meer, Hugh McMahon, Jack O Lantern
Music
Sandy Santra plays Central Park, Harlem Meer, in Harlem, NY, on June 30, 2010 solo piano improvisation—as part of the “Play Me, I’m Yours: New York City 2010″ piano festival.
Posted in Harlem
Tagged Central Park, Harlem Meer, New York City 2010, Sandy Santra
Music
Caracumbe’s very talented & beautiful Sofia sings ( a personal favorite ) ” Piel Canela/Cinnamon Skin “. Manteniendo La Afro-Peruana Cultura En Lo Alto__CaraCumbe.
Guitarrist Eric Kurimski performs @ New York’s BlueNote Jazz Club & Restaurant on Sunday July 26th 2009…..12:30PM and 2:30PM 131 W.RD Street,NY
AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL’S 9th SUMMER OUTDOOR SCREENINGS SERIES

The Harlem Meer Performance Festival presented by CHASE and the Central Park Conservancy returns this month, celebrating 15 years of bringing the sounds of Blues, Jazz, Salsa, World and Gospel music to the northeastern corner of Central Park…