Tag Archives: New York Giants

Troger’s Hotel, 92 St. Nicholas Place in Harlem, 1889

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The Old Hotel And Watering Hole

The crowds attracted by both the Polo Grounds and the Harlem Speedway were all the justification needed to open a hotel and watering hole in the neighborhood. Continue reading

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Applebee’s Celebrates Opening In East Harlem

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On December 10th, 2012, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, Doc Oz, Brooklyn Nets President Brett Yormark, and Tiki Barber joined together for the opening of the first super-green, eco-friendly Applebee’s in the East River Plaza on East 117th Street.

NY Giants Hakeem Nicks’ Gives Helping Hand in Harlem

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New York Giants Hakeem Nicks prepares to race with children in the after-school program at the Union Settlement in East Harlem. Continue reading

Marc “The Ras” Rasbury: The Jets And Giants: A Day To Forget

Story and photos by Marc Rasbury

On a day where we were asked to remember the men and women of the military who have served our country, local football fans were trying to forget the efforts that the Jets and Giants put forth. Continue reading

Giants Star Victor Cruz To Sign With Jay-Z

For all you Harlemites who like NY Giants receiver Victor “Salsa” Cruz, Jay-Z, the mogul-of-all-things entertainment is about to make a major draft pick for the Roc Nation team. Continue reading

NY Giant Victor Cruz Talks Sneaker Collection (video)

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz gives us a rundown of who has the best sneaker collection on the team, plus offers insight on JR Smith’s shoe game and tells.

NY Giants Grab Championships, Not Headlines

 

By Marc “The Rass” Rasbury

They’ve gone about their business with little national media coverage for a long time, even after two Super Bowls in four seasons. Continue reading

The Marc Rasbury Show: NY’s Jets & Giants, the Yankees Red Sox and More

Join host Marc “the Rass” Rasbury as he talks about sports today: life after the London 2012 Olympics; the NY Yankees don’t wear Red Sox; the NY Giants predicts for 2012, the NY Jets quarterback soap opera, and the Harlem summer basketball tournaments with SlamJam, Rucker and YES’s SmartBall leaques.

Listen to the conversation today right here at 3 pm today.

HW Pick: Out of the Blue By Victor Cruz

“It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.”—from the epilogue of Out of the Blue

Victor Cruz, the Super Bowl-winning and record-breaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. Continue reading

Celebrate Puerto Rican Day Parade 2012 (video)

Get ready for one of New York’s most colorful and festive parades — as New Yoricans and Haricans celebrate the 55th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 10, at 11 am, 2012. Continue reading