Tag Archives: Lexington Avenue

EHP Annual Fundraiser Hosted by JMx Poetess!

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Please join the East Harlem Preservation team as we celebrate our 8th year of service. Since 2005, our volunteers have worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the neighborhood’s history and culture, and to keep you informed about important issues and upcoming events. Continue reading

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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

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

Missing Person: East Harlem Girl Keyla Contreras

contreras_keylaWe have a missing 19 year old woman, Keyla Contreras.  She was last seen on 2nd Ave in East Harlem and she is deaf/nonverbal.  She’s been missing since January 2012 she’s obviously vulnerable to all sorts of crimes because she can’t hear, scream, or talk.

We I don’t have any more details to tell you.  I’m hoping you can uncover some information that might provide a clue as to whether she’s missing voluntarily or not. Continue reading

HW Pick: Nirve Classic 3 speed Bicycle (Green)

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Cruise in style with the Nirve Classic Mens 3-Speed Forest Green Cruiser. This bike features a 18 inch frame, Shimano 3-speed gearing, and forged 3 piece alloy cranks – just right for cruising the avenues in Harlem. Continue reading

Operation Clean Up With The New Harlem East Merchants Association

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East Harlem Clean Up

Operation Clean Up last Saturday, April 6th, 2013 put together by the East 125th merchants (New Harlem East Merchants Association). Continue reading

The New Harlem East Merchants Association Presents Operation Clean Up!

east-harlem1-e1285012753864On Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9am – 12pm the New Harlem East Merchants Association Inc. cordially invite you to join us as we clean up the streets along the Eastside of 125th Street bet 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue.  Continue reading

When Harlem Was Irish (update)

The East Harlem tenements in the late 19th and early part of the 20th century attracted many of the poor working class from Europe was when Harlem was Irish. Continue reading

Gristede Brothers Grocers in East Harlem 1921

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The first Gristede was founded by brothers Diedrich (Dick) and Charles Gristede in 1888 with a horse-drawn delivery wagons. At one time Gristede had stores throughout New York City, as well as in Westchester County and Connecticut. Continue reading