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Gristede Brothers Grocers in East Harlem 1921

Posted on March 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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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 →

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The Harlem Cozy Nook (front and back), 1915

Posted on February 28, 2012 by | 2 Comments

The adorable Harlem Cozy Nook was first posted by the Museum of the City of New York and re-posted by Harlem+Bespoke of a cottage that sat up in West Harlem at 140th Street and Broadway sometime around 1915.   Continue reading →

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Harlem Arts Alliance “Harlem Miles Marathon Arts Week”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by | 2 Comments

HARLEM Arts Alliance’s presentation of “Harlem Miles Marathon Arts Week” is a collective celebration of Harlem’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape during the week-long lead up to the NYC Marathon.  Continue reading →

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Sinergia’s Commitment To Children With Disabilities

Posted on June 8, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Sinergia, which stands for synergy in Spanish, is the enhanced energy of two or more forces combined, and is also the perfect symbol for a community based, multi-service organization in East Harlem. Sinergia Inc., opened its doors in 1977 as a “Direct Service” linking families of children with disabilities to services that matched their needs. Continue reading →

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The East Harlem International Film Festival

Posted on May 25, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The East Harlem International Film Festival is bringing the best filmmaking from around the world to East Harlem. The East Harlem International Film Festival will … Continue reading →

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Apollo Theater Show Comes To NYC 2011

Posted on December 20, 2010 by | Leave a comment

The Apollo Theater, one of the nation’s most enduring cultural landmarks, will be the subject of a spectacular exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York .  On view from February 8 through May 1, 2011, Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment explores the Theater’s rich history and seminal influence on popular culture.  With a dazzling array of images, videos, costumes, artifacts, and text, the exhibition brings to life many of the most groundbreaking personalities and moments in the history of music, while shining a spotlight on the impact of African-American artists on American culture. Continue reading →

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Apollo Celebrates 75th at the Smithsonian

Posted on August 28, 2010 by | 3 Comments

Built in 1914 and originally named Hurtig and Seamon’s New Burlesque Theatre, Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater first catered to whites only. Continue reading →

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