Rangel To Urge House To Reject Censure

Rep. Charles Rangel is ready to make a last stand to salvage his reputation and tell the House that a censure should be reserved for crooked politicians. He will argue that he’s not one of them.

Hot Tracks: Kanye West (‘Runaway’ video)

Loss, anger, onstage outbursts, paparazzi drama—infamy. The past few years have been rough for Kanye West—the often outspoken, multi-platinum producer and artist who’s created some of the most important music of the last decade. Now, set to release his new album (Runaway) this month, he talks to Lisa Robinson about how he’s lived and learned.

HW Pick: Michael Jackson The Experience

Okay, Harlem, it’s here the Michael Jackson The Experience dance and party game for Wii in which players at all levels can groove right along with the King of Pop. Designed as a complete Michael Jackson gameplay experience, the game features 26 unforgettable hits, authentic choreography, lyrics to each song and visual representations of “The Gloved One” made famous in live performances and music videos for each song.

Reader Review: Seasoned Vegan Restaurant

“There is a new food operation, Seasoned Vegan, inside Lee Lee’s Bakery 4 days per week. We wandered in last night, but I highly recommend you check it out. First of all, the food is great, cheap, and the sort not readily available in Harlem.

‘Harlem Light It Up’ Holiday Campaign

Check out the new campaign to communicate how important it is to have Lights in Harlem on 125th St. during the Holiday Season on December 7th, 2010.

HW Alert: Natural Gas Leak In Harlem

Notification: at 11:50 PM. West 133rd Street is closed between Frederick Douglas Boulevard and Adam C. Powell Boulevard in Manhattan due to a natural gas leak. FDNY has evacuated 202 West 133 Street as a precaution. Expect traffic delays in the area.

Wanted: HW Advertising Sales Associates

Sales Position – Opportunity to make money – Uncapped commissions to start, Harlem, NY

Harlem World (HW) is a Harlem-based leading media company dedicated to marketing and distributing Harlem content providing businesses with a simple and affordable way to grow their business.

Marcia Gay Harden On The Set Of SVU

A reader from OLV checked out the set of Law and Order: SVU with, Chris Meloni, Mariska Hargitay and guest star, and Harlemite Marcia Gay Harden (Ice-T was off the set). Melissa (pictured) told us, “everyone was so nice and sweet!”

Gladys Knight On Apollo Thanksgiving Float

If it weren’t for the original owners of the Apollo Theater, the world may never have had the chance to spend the past five decades enjoying the rich voice of songstress Gladys Knight.

Year Up: A Year To Change Young Lives

We think this is a great program. Year Up New York is a unique, year-long training and corporate internship program that prepares urban young adults in Harlem for professional careers and higher education. 

Harlem Hip-Hop Gets Live (Streaming)

The lights were low Friday night at the Hip-Hop Cultural Center on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Hopeful musicians rehearsed their acts, passing around a bottle of Poland Spring in place of a microphone. An 18-year-old rapper called D-Nasty controlled the sound system.

Library Budget Cuts Take Hold In Harlem

New York Public Library users are visiting Harlem branches in record numbers, but the library says it is “preparing for the worst” after the city inflicted significant budget cuts this fiscal year.