A nation forgets its priorities: But in Harlem

One of our ongoing dilemmas is how important issues are pushed to the side by trumped-up inaccuracy and the counterfeit outrage peddled by irresponsible Republicans.

For example, when daunting reports are being released about how badly black students are doing in our public schools, one would think that New York could respond with documented successes countering that problem.

Schocker’s a Shocker in Harlem!

New York Philharmonic flutist, composer and pianist Gary Schocker and Richard Norton purchased a handsome brownstone at 215 West 137th Street in Central Harlem. The recently renovated, 19-foot-wide brownstone has a private garage. Mr. Schocker and Mr. Norton purchased the home from Vincent and Kim Van Doorn for the listing price of $2 million even. The four-story home is divided into a floor-through one-bedroom on the ground floor—ripe for renting—and the “owner’s triplex” above, which includes a butler’s pantry with its own Miele dishwasher and wine refridgerator.

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HW Interview: Harlem Week’s Marko Noble

Marko Noble

The Man Behind Scenes

From an intern in high school where he first worked at Harlem Week to managing and directing Harlem’s largest event today. Marko Noble has lived a life of commitment and direction. We caught up with the cool, calm, father of two, at the end of another year of Harlem Week events. Here, he talks about culture and Harlem Month.

Poems in the Park at Harlem Piers Park

Summer on the Hudson and the Riverside Park Fund present Poems in the Park, an open mic and contest featuring NY residents.

Teachers’ Can’t Raise Money for Perkins

A federal judge has ruled that the state teachers’ union cannot spend more than the existing $6,000 limit to help re-elect Harlem State Sen. Bill Perkins.

New York State United Teachers had argued that the contribution limit on its political action committee violates its right to free speech.

Harlem Week Jr. Tennis Classic 2010

8 Time Grammy Nominy Kirk Whalum on HW Radio

Eight-Time Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum has already had a whirlwind year with the recent release…

P-Rod Pumping Harlem Air At Rucker Park

Paul Rodriguez (P-Rod) skate rock star was out at Rucker Park this week to promote the launch of his fourth signature shoe with Nike SB.

American Apparel To Close In Harlem?

American Apparel, which so deftly captured the consumer lust of the 18-to-30-year-old market with its pervy roller-disco looks, is twisting by the ankles over the abyss of bankruptcy, and its leg warmers are unraveling.

Dov Charney, the company’s incorrigible scamp of a CEO and founder, had a designer’s knack for catching the trend-wave du jour by recycling just the right historical wardrobe references —

Harlem’s VADO Talks About Dip Set!

If you’re a part of the Twitter world or just not living under a rock in general, chances are somewhere at some time you’ve heard someone refer to their friend as “slime” and tell someone to “stop it, 5.”

Stoute’s “Mental Complexion” Advertising

Steve Stoute, the marketing force behind boutique advertising shop Translation, has made a living by pretty much ignoring the barriers Madison Avenue has traditionally drawn around demographics and ethnicity.