Holiday Cooking At Rikers Island

Most New Yorkers have been rushing around buying turkeys, searching for cranberry sauce recipes and buying the perfect bottle of wine. On Rikers Island, a small group of inmates have also been been busy preparing turkey, stuffing and rice. While they won’t get to enjoy the meal themselves, the poor and homeless who show up for a Thanksgiving meal at two Upper East Side churches will.

Apollo Legend Gladys Knight At The Apollo

From the Apollo Facebook: “We are thrilled to have one of our favorite Apollo Legends in the house today. Gladys Knight is here for a visit. She is underneath the marquee looking at her plaque on the Apollo Walk of Fame.”

Harlem Images on Your Ikea Furniture

So numerous have been the feeder businesses inspired by Swedish furniture giant IKEA that we can scarcely keep track anymore of all the ones we’ve covered. Now joining the list of those focused on customizing the popular furniture, however, is Mykea, a Dutch company that lets consumers embellish items with their own photos.

Police Find Dead Woman In Harlem

A black hispanic female, 40 years of age was found dead under a pile of leaves inside Mt. Morris Park on 120th & Madison.  Cause of death is undetermined at this time, however an investigation is pending.

Ice Skating In Harlem For The Holidays

Believe it or not, it’s actually ice skating season. Some ice rinks have started their fall programs already and others will being after Thanksgiving. All of them let you start up at any time. 

Panel Rejects Black, Now What?

Mayor Bloomberg’s controversial pick for schools chancellor has run into serious trouble. An advisory panel has voted against granting a waiver to publishing executive Cathie Black.

The 15th Annual Black Nutcracker Gala Benefit Fundraiser Only In Harlem

Ex-con Target’s Woman To Rape In Harlem

A plucky woman helped cops nail the fiendish ex-con who trailed her to her job at the Target store in East Harlem and then attempted to rape her, cops said yesterday. The 20-year-old woman’s drama began at 6 a.m. Sunday as she walked to the store at East 117th Street and Pleasant Avenue.

A Solid Non-Thanksgiving Dining Option

Enjoy the colors of Harlem, head east to this classic pizzeria at 2287 1st Ave and 118th St., 212. 534.9783. You can get whole coal oven- fired pie in a charming, old-school dining room, or even just grab a slice up front. They’ll be open till “about 8 or so” on Thanksgiving Day.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson Following His Purpose

By Lil Nickelson

I had the opportunity to interview Chef Marcus Samuelsson on Monday, November 8, 2010 at the corporate offices of the Marcus Samuelsson Group. 

Chrisette Michele In Harlem At Carol’s Daughter

First 50 people will receive an advance copy of her third studio album, “Let Freedom Reign,” an exclusive Chrisette Michel & Carol’s Daughter makeup bag (valued at $25) and enter to win a girls spa day at The Back Room Hand & Foot Spa with Chrisette Michele!

Walter’s World: Dance 2.0 Finale

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance 2.0 Series Studio Showings culminated on November 4, 2010 with a performance of two of three commissioned new works and an excerpt from the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble.