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A Rezoning Trojan Horse For East Harlem

In the ancient tale Aeneid of Virgil from the time of Augustus, an invading force of mercenaries arrived at the gates of Troy in a large wooden horse posed as a gift to gain favor with the residents to enter into and take over the unsuspecting populace.Continue reading

Dave East Hits A Harlem Rooftop In “It Was Written” (Video )

Back in September, Dave East dropped his terrific Kairi Chanel mixtape. Today (Jan. 30), the 2016 XXL Freshman shares the music video for the project’s opening track, “It Was Written.”Continue reading

Call For Artists “Utopia” Exhibition In Northern Manhattan

The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), in collaboration with NewYork–Presbyterian – The Allen Hospital, welcomes submissions for NoMAA’s next exhibition titled “Utopia,” curated by Art In FLUX.Continue reading

‘Harlem River Drive’ Revisited With Eddie Palmieri (Video)

NPR reports that in 1971, Harlemite, pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri put out a formative album called Harlem River Drive. Continue reading

East Harlem Organization Gets $10K Grant for Neighborhood Preservation

East Harlem may now be known as "El Barrio," but at one point in time it was home to a thriving Italian-American community.Continue reading

El Barrio! A Call to Action, Rezoning & Affordable Housing for Who?

This collaborative workshop is centered on building power among low-income people of color around topics of affordable housing, welfare, and employment. Continue reading

Call For Uptown Artists: Portraits of Community

The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), in collaboration with NY-Presbyterian – The Allen Hospital, welcomes submissions for NoMAA’s next exhibition entitled “Portraits of Community: People, Places.” Continue reading

White Park Reopens After $3 Million Reconstruction In East Harlem

As city officials announced the reopening of East Harlem's White Park on Thursday one sound echoed constantly in the background — the joyful screams and shrieks of a full playground.Continue reading

“Bananas & Budhas” At La Marqueta In East Harlem

Bananas & Budhas, José Morales dreamed of curating a season long outdoor photographic exhibit at La Marqueta but the fickle weather was always a factor…until he hooked up with Abey Charrón. Continue reading

Celebrating 49 Years Of African Influences At The Loiza Festival in El Barrio

Festival Santiago Apóstol De Loiza En El Barrio, commonly known as the Loiza Festival in El Barrio, celebrates the African influence of Loiza, Puerto Rico in New York City. Continue reading

MNN El Barrio Will Host Summer Youth Program In Harlem

Starting July 5, the MNN El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center will host a five-week youth program in collaboration with Alianza Dominicana, El Barrio Operation Fightback, and the Police Athletic league through NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program.Continue reading

EHP Fundraiser And Special Tribute To Michelle Cruz In East Harlem

Please join the East Harlem Preservation team on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 as we celebrate our 11th year of community service and pay tribute to a beloved community leader, Michelle Cruz!Continue reading

MNN Launches HD Channel For Community Producers

On Sunday, March 20, Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) will launch an HD channel for community producers on Time Warner Cable Channel 1993. Continue reading

El Barrio: A Bold History Leads to New Emergence

By Lev Kimyagarov

Real estate in the New York City tri-state area trades more frequently than anywhere else in the world. In any region, real estate values are driven by location. Continue reading

Pole Dancers Celebrate Wellness At ‘Body Art’ In Harlem

Rolling Out reported that on a breezy autumn night in Spanish Harlem, the art of pole dancing was on full display at the “Body Art” showcase. Pole dancers converged on Camaradas El Barrio on 1st Avenue to celebrate the human form and spirit with a showcase of pole dancers from around the city.Continue reading