Tag Archives: Tito Puente

E. Harlem Residents Harsh Critique Of USPS

Posted on April 17, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Going Postal In East Harlem

East Harlem residents are fired up over plans to relocate the neighborhood’s Tito Puente Post Office. Continue reading →

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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 Sound of East Harlem, in a Hardware Store

Posted on February 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

22sidestreet-1-blog480With all the changes that have washed over East Harlem, it was only a matter of time before the cowbells, maracas and drumsticks that once made music echo through the fabled neighborhood’s streets ended up under glass. Continue reading →

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St. Lukes: Harlem’s Health Just Got Better

Posted on February 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The primary and specialty care center in East Harlem from our friends at St. Lukes and UMPA is the place for Harlem residents for walk-in and same day appointments (click on the image or go here to see the website). Continue reading →

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HW Pick: The Best Superbowl Party Deal in Harlem

Posted on January 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

billies blackCatch this deal of a lifetime.  We will have a wonderful array of staple Soul food specialities and finger foods to make it easy to get your party on.  Continue reading →

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Tito Puente Post Office In East Harlem Downsized

Posted on January 28, 2013 by | 1 Comment

postal24u-2-webThe Tito Puente Post Office in East Harlem — a bustling, 40-year-old institution named after the greatest Latin jazz musician of the 20th century — is about to be shrunk to the size of, well, a postage stamp. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Its All About Dance

Posted on April 26, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

The weekend is all about dance. There is ballet, modern and contemporary dance taking place all over the city. These events will present the stars of today, tomorrow and returning dance legends. Here are a few of the events taking place around the city. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance and Art

Posted on April 20, 2012 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

The weekend you can see some grant dancing that bridges both the African and Latin Diaspora. Or you can learn more about the art of an American master printmaker. These are just a few of the many events taking place around New York City and Long Island. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Ballet Hispanico Returns to the Joyce

Posted on April 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Ballet Hispanico returns to The Joyce Theater for its annual New York Season beginning April 17 through 29, 2012. Continue reading →

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Watch out, Tribeca. Here Comes East Harlem!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by | 1 Comment

… we have the name of Harlem …. What is more famous: Robert de Niro or Harlem?

By Yolande Brener

As I entered the Poet’s Den Gallery, a chandelier glittered above my head while a white Persian cat ran to nuzzle my ankle.  Continue reading →

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