The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy for late “Queen Of Soul Food” Sylvia Woods at her funeral Wednesday in Westchester. “Other places served soul food, but it was the sweet matron persona of Sylvia Woods that made us all feel like we were home with mama — that kind of sweet …

Rev. Al Sharpton To Deliver Sylvia Woods Eulogy
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:02:54 GMT

Jun 28 2012

Summer on the Hudson: Fishing Festival with the NYC Urban Park Rangers

Date: June 30, 2012
NYC Urban Park Rangers connect you to the life living within the Hudson River. Equipment will be provided, but bring enthusiasm, good luck, and a friend!
Come for the fishing, and stay for river-related activities including fishy arts & crafts.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 3:00 pm
Contact phone: 311
Location: West Harlem Piers Park

Summer on the Hudson: Fishing Festival with the NYC Urban Park Rangers
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:00:06 GMT

Jun 24 2012

Growing openness among gays in Harlem

One year to the day since New York State legalized same-sex marriage, members of Harlem’s gay community and those who move in its orbit say they detect a change in the way gays are being treated.

Growing openness among gays in Harlem
CASEY QUINLAN
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:42:22 GMT

Jun 23 2012

NYer Of The Week: Sidney Grant Uses Dance To Teach Manners To Youths

It’s not the most obvious hobby for school kids in Harlem but this week’s New Yorker is helping sixth graders learn the steps needed to change their lives and their communities.

NYer Of The Week: Sidney Grant Uses Dance To Teach Manners To Youths
Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:47:02 GMT

Jun 11 2012

Jun 19, 2012: Kid’s Singing Audition – US Open Casting Call at Apollo Theater

The USTA will host its 6th Annual Casting Call to select children aged 12 and under to perform at the 2012 US Open which is held from Aug 27 – Sept 9
Winners will perform America the Beautiful live at Arthur Ashe Stadium during night sessions of this year’s US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
The auditions are free of charge. All will perform a cappella in front of a panel of judges from the music and entertainment industries.
The young singers performing at the US Open always captivate the crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium, said Gordon Smith, USTA Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.
The USTA will announce the final singer selections in mid-July. The winners will receive a US Open Gift Bag and Tickets to their performance session – in addition to exposure in front of as many as 24,000 fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
For more information on the open casting call, including the official rules, log on to
http://www.USOpen.org or http://www.StarFlowEntertainment.com

Jun 19, 2012: Kid’s Singing Audition – US Open Casting Call at Apollo Theater
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:33:37 GMT

Jun 9 2012

Amsterdam News: Where’s Adriano Espaillat?…Updated

The Amsterdam News wants to know: Where’s Adriano Espaillat? Our Alison Gendar reports: In a Congressional endorsement, the newspaper slammed the state senator as a no-show in the newly redrawn 13th CD he wants to represent. “Espaillat did not even bother to respond to the Amsterdam …

Amsterdam News: Where’s Adriano Espaillat?…Updated
Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:12:16 GMT

Jun 6 2012

Harlem Residents To Share History Of Homes

Residents in Harlem are opening their doors to visitors interested in learning about the rich history of their landmarked homes, where famous people such as Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Maya Angelou once lived.

Harlem Residents To Share History Of Homes
Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:33:28 GMT

May 4 2012

Ailey at the Apollo

Ailey at the Apollo (Tuesday) All the components of the Ailey organization — the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Ailey School and Ailey Camp — will gather at the Apollo Theater for a gala program to benefit the Ailey School’s Scholarship Program and Ailey Arts in Education and Community Programs. At 7 p.m., Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street, Harlem, 212 405-9031, alvinailey.org; $350 to $750. (Jack Anderson)

May 3 2012

Cooper-Hewitt Museum to open Harlem satellite while main branch of design museum undergoes renovation

The world-class Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum will take its place in Harlem later this month, opening a satellite branch at 111 Central Park North. The museum’s main branch is undergoing a two-year renovation.