Tag Archives: Harlem River

Harlem Regatta Association, 1873

Posted on July 31, 2012 by | 1 Comment

The New York Rowing Association (the “Association”) was founded by returning civil war veterans in 1866.   Continue reading →

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Wecksquaesgeek Indians of Harlem, NY

Posted on July 10, 2012 by | 2 Comments

The original settlers of Harlem were the Wecksquaesgeek Indians, who raised corn and tobacco, and called their land Quinnahung, or Planting Neck. Continue reading →

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The Harlem Edge On The Waterfront

Posted on June 27, 2012 by | 4 Comments

The Harlem Edge: Cultivating Connections, on view at the Center for Architecture from July 12 through October 31, presents entries to the latest ideas competition developed by the Emerging New York Architects (ENYA) Committee.
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The Blockhouse in Harlem, 1812

Posted on April 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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 →

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Sanitation Registering Emergency Snow Laborers in Harlem

Posted on November 4, 2011 by | 2 Comments

The Department of Sanitation is now registering emergency snow laborers who can be called upon to remove snow and ice citywide from bus stops,
crosswalks, and from step streets in sections of the City after heavy
snowfalls. The rate of pay begins at $12 per hour and increases to $18 per hour, after completing the first 40 hours, each pay week.

Interested individuals can register at any DSNY garage between the hours of
7 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Continue reading →

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Caution Urged As Sewage Leaks Into Harlem River

Posted on July 24, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Environmental officials urged swimmers and kayakers to stay out of New York City waters Thursday because a wastewater treatment plant disabled by fire was spewing millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Hudson River.

New York City Department of Environmental Protection officials urged people to avoid swimming, canoeing, and any other recreational activities involving direct contact with the water through at least Sunday in New York Harbor on the Hudson River, on the East River along Manhattan, and the Harlem River. Continue reading →

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“Harlem River And The Harlem Speedway,” In Harlem, 1890 And 1905

Posted on July 10, 2011 by | Leave a comment

“The Speedway, Harlem River,” under Washington Bridge to the Speedway Inn, 56 steps closer to heaven (looking north)! Continue reading →

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Police I.D. Woman In Harlem River

Posted on July 3, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Missing Persons

Police have identified the woman who fell through a hole in the fence into the Harlem River who died. The incident took place on Sunday, June 27 at a party at West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue. The woman on the left, wearing the green t-shirt, has been identified as the victim Anjelina Wills, 20 (the woman on the right has not been identified). Three other party attendees jumped in but could not reach her. Police were unable to rescue her as well. Continue reading →

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Police Search for Woman In Harlem River

Posted on June 28, 2010 by | Leave a comment
Emergency crew work to find a woman who apparently fell into the Harlem River near 145th Street on Saturday. Continue reading →

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It’s a wise traveler who goes to E.Harlem

Posted on September 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Pizza AnniversaryNot many people, taking a weekend break in that manic, maddening metropolis that makes up Manhattan, ever make it quite so far north as Spanish Harlem. Huddled in the northeast corner of the isle, abutting the Harlem River and en route to the infamous Bronx, that’s not to say it hasn’t featured prominently in collective consciousness.

“There is a rose in Spanish Harlem,” sang Ben E. King, The Mamas and the Papas and Aretha Franklin.

“Maria Maria . . . growing up in Spanish Harlem,” crooned Santana.

“Then we rode that Black Mariah, through the streets of Spanish Harlem,” penned Paul Simon.

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