Contract Awarded Historic Harlem Amphitheater

Real Estate

T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., through its affiliate Triton Structural Concrete, has been awarded a $5.2 million contract for renovation of the famed amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, New York. Cooper, Robertson & Partners is the architect on the project.

K. Jackson Tells Gkids To Beat it!!!

Talk

Katherine Jackson has apparently had enough of taking care of her grandkids and wants them out.

According to TMZ, the Jackson family matriarch has given ex-daughter in law Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza and her four children until the end of the week to vacate the property.

Best Netbooks Under $499

Technology

As an additional family computer or the replacement for an on-the-fritz laptop, consider a netbook. We tested nine of these petite machines, all with Web-surfing and word-processing programs. We evaluated the mini-PCs in their standard configurations for various performance attributes, such as file-transfer speed, screen quality (in bright light and pitch dark), and battery life.

Gov budget slashes NYSCA 40%!

The Governor proposed a 40% cut to NYSCA local assistance (grantmaking) funding for 2010-11.

His proposal will slash funding from $41.6 million in 09-10 to $25.2 million, making this the largest state agency cut. He also proposed a 12% cut to state operations…from $5.29 million to $4.84.

Earth Day In E. Harlem!

The Nourishing Kitchen of New York City, in conjunction with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, and Go Green East Harlem! present Earth Day in East Harlem.

Verizon’s thanks Florence M. Rice in Harlem

Jim Gerace, President, New York Region, thanks Florence M. Rice and dedicates the New York Urban League’s Technology Education Center technology room in her name at the Harlem Renaissance High School on April 12, 2010.

The Life and Times of Malcolm X at the Schomburg Center

Theatre

Following the success of Black History at New York City Opera, last season’s inaugural series of events co-presented by New York City Opera and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, City Opera returns to the Schomburg Center …

The 21st Annual Mount Morris Park House Tour

The Annual House Tour is MMPCIA’s most important fund raiser, the proceeds from which are used throughout the year to support our ongoing mission to revitalize, preserve and foster an environment of open and active participation in the greater Mount Morris Park neighborhood.

HIV/AIDS Researchers To Discuss AIDS

AIDS

The Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise and the New York Academy of Sciences will present HIV/AIDS: Vaccines and Alternate Strategies for Treatment and Prevention, a daylong meeting at the New York Academy of Sciences on May 19, 2010.

Charter Fan Mulls Run vs. Perkins

Politics

A potential challenger to Bill Perkins’ re-election bid yesterday ripped the Harlem senator’s resistance to charter schools.

Congressman Challenged in Harlem

Politics

Harlem is the national example of what not to do to a community

His challengers see Rangel as vulnerable after an ethics scandal forced him to step down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. More broadly, they represent a changing of the guard for the historic black neighborhood, observers say.

The Juanita James Memorial Scholarship Foundation

From Xi Guevara

Money for all four years of college! Must reside in Bronx NYCHA housing, be a senior in high school and plan to attend a 4 year college or university. GPA and other requirements on the link. Good luck! Any questions ask me or contact the foundation directly.