Harlem Week Kicks Off 7 Days Of Virtual Festivities

The 46th annual festival is being held remotely this week, with events ranging from a 5K to performances by Stevie Wonder and Doug E. Fresh.

Harlem Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Annual Harlem 5k Race Honoring Civil Rights Leader Goes Virtual

This year's annual Harlem Week 5k honoring civil rights leader and Harlem politician Percy Sutton can be run from anywhere.

Two Harlem Open Streets To Host Family-Frinedly Activities

The new "Play Streets" are located on West 150th and 129th streets.

Citi Bike Grants To Benefit Harlem Orgs Aiding Youth, Job Seekers

Two Harlem nonprofits will receive grants that will expand access to New York's bike share program in the neighborhood.

NYCEDC Seeks Community Partner For La Marqueta Public Market

The partner will independently plan, produce, and execute marketing activities and cultural programming at and on behalf of La Marqueta.

MTA Announces New Real-Time Bus Ridership Tracker On Web & App

New Feature Empowers Riders by Providing Information to Help Minimize Crowding Maximize Social Distancing During COVID-19.

NYC DoITT Seeks Public Input On 5G Mobile Poletop Design Proposal

The ability of wireless carriers to provide faster service requires the deployment of new telecommunications infrastructure.

Harlem Businesses Rack Up Coronavirus Noncompliance Complaints

Businesses in Harlem were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 200 times since July 6.

Uptown Congressman Proposes NYC Memorial To Coronavirus Victims

Congressman Adriano Espaillat introduced legislation to commission a coronavirus memorial in New York City.

City To Renovate East Harlem NYCHA Community Center

The community center at East Harlem's Wagner Houses is one of three centers being renovated using diverted NYPD funds.

4 Hurt In Early Morning Fire At Harlem Apartment Building

Four people were hurt in an early morning fire at an apartment building in Harlem.

New York Opens Applications For New COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Low-income renters who have suffered an income loss due to the pandemic may apply for a rental subsidy under the state’s new program.

Mayor De Blasio Announces City Planning Commission Meetings To Resume In August

The CPC’s resumption of meetings comes alongside the launch of a web portal to connect New Yorkers with remote public meetings.

Harlem Blocks To Become 'Cool Streets' To Beat The Heat

Fire hyrdrants on four Harlem blocks that are part of the city's open streets initiative will be outfitted with spray caps.

Harlem Black Lives Matter Mural Damaged By Tire Tracks: Report

Painters began installing Harlem's Black LIves Matter mural over the July 4 weekend. It's set to be finished by July 8.

Three Harlem Pools To Reopen In August, City Says

Pools at Marcus Garvey Park, Jackie Robinson Park and the Wagner Houses will reopen August 1 after being shut down due to coronavirus.

City Completes $4.7M Renovation At Jackie Robinson Park

The City Parks Department debuted new entrances, paths and stairways at the Harlem park.

Harlem Couple Showered With Gifts On 'Ellen' After Birth Of Son

Ellen Degeneres surprised the new parents with gifts from the show's Mother's Day episodes.

'Exonerated Five' Exhibit Gets Harlem Community Board Backing

A permanent exhibit in Central Park would tell the story of the Exonerated Five, focusing on their resilience and themes of social justice.

Harlem's Schomburg Center Curates Black Liberation Reading List

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture's comprehensive reading list includes 95 books.

City Extends Open Streets Program To Harlem

Cars will be banned from parts of West 114th Street, East 115th Street and Edgecombe Avenue.

Manhattan Community Board 11 Announcement: Curatorial Fellowship In Afro-Caribbean Art

The year-long Curatorial Fellowship will provide mentorship, curatorial training, and institutional support to Ten Fellows.

East River Plaza Shines Blue to Thank Healthcare Heroes

East River Plaza joined other high-profile buildings nationwide in lighting blue to show their support for nurses and doctors

Local Hero Keeps Harlem School Afloat During 'Virtual Tsunami'

A school principal in Harlem is nominated as a local hero.

Seven Face Mask Giveaways Planned In Harlem Parks

The city plans to distributed 7.5 million face masks across New York as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Uber To Donate Meals To Harlem Nonprofit Workers

The ride hailing company is partnering with state lawmakers to feed workers with Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement.

Harlem Students Receive Donated Cardboard Desks For Remote Study

The lightweight desks made from corrugated cardboard are sturdy enough to support a student and their materials.

Harlem Lawmaker Hands Out Sanitizer, Masks At NYCHA Complexes

State Senator Brian Benjamin's staff and volunteers distributed the supplies to 47 locations in Harlem and Northern Manhattan.

NYC Immigrants Help Each Other As Coronavirus Destroys Jobs

Many immigrants have been hit hard by the crisis but don't qualify for unemployment aid.

Al Sharpton's Advocacy Group To Distribute Meals In Harlem

The Harlem-based National Action Network will donate 175,000 meals to frontline health workers and food-insecure New Yorkers.

East River Plaza Participates in "Light It Blue" Campaign

ERP joined other high-profile buildings nationwide in lighting blue to show their support for nurses and doctors and will do so every night

Harlem Environmental Group Launches Lessons For Remote Students

Harlem's WE ACT for Environmental Justice produced online videos and lessons for students on topics such as environmental justice.

Manhattan Community Economic Impact Payment Information

For most taxpayers, payments are automatic, and no further action is needed. This includes taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019.

Important Information About Library Resources In Manhattan Community

During this crisis, it is more important than ever that library continues to serve as resource for free information geared to these needs.

E Harlem Tutoring Service Donates Computers To Remote Students

The East Harlem Tutorial Program donated 700 computers to East Harlem students to continue remote tutoring through the school year.

City College Dorms Should House Coronavirus Patients: Lawmaker

An Upper Manhattan City Councilmember suggested the Harlem college as a site to house coronavirus patients who can't isolate at home.

Harlem's Community Board 11 Gives Update On Meals For Seniors

"The direct delivered meal system that began last week as a pilot will expand to serve all clients in all five boroughs."

International Gift of Life Walk – NYC Postponed

Planners to Reschedule Celebratory Event for Later in Year

City Neglects East Harlem Pier Repairs, Report Says

An East Harlem lawmaker says the city is neglecting a dilapidated East Harlem pier in favor of repairs in other neighborhoods.