2011 Oscar Nominations And HW Picks

Check out Harlem World Magazine picks of the stars and movies that made the nominees of the 83rd Oscars cut (see astericks):

Michael’s World: VW CC Sport

With a base price of $27,760 and an EPA rating of 22 mpg city / 31 highway, the VW CC Sport macks a 200 horsepower, 4-cylinder turbo charged engine that performs with more pep and power than some 6-cylinder cars!

Free Flu Shots At Tour College

Given Monday, January 31, at Touro College of Pharmacy in Harlem

Free flu shots will be given by faculty pharmacists from the Touro College of Pharmacy, with student volunteers assisting with the screening process, to adults 18 and older on Monday, January 31. 

The New Joe At Morningside Heights

Eater.com says that Joe, an artisanal coffee shop, has opened their newest location in Columbia University territory. It’s their largest location yet, with 60 seats overlooking Broadway. In addition to coffee, they’ll also be serving sandwiches thanks to a collaboration with Iris Cafe’s Rachel Graville. Oh, and they have an iPad cash register. Certifi; 550 W. 120th St., 212-851-1901.

Missing Harlem Teen Found Dead

Seventeen-year-old Gregory Willis Jr. had planned to go to college next year to become a music teacher. But on Sunday, four days after the teen went missing, Willis Jr.’s body was found facedown in snow not far from his Harlem home.

“He had already applied to colleges. He was a very smart kid, very polite and a gentleman who stayed to himself and even hung out with a good group of kids at school,” said Willis Jr.’s grieving aunt, Shante Price, on Monday.

Harlem Stabber Killer Sought

Cops released this photo of the suspect in the fatal stabbing of Juan Benito at about 8:25 p.m. Friday in front of 1553 St. Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights.

Benito, 26, was found stabbed in the thigh and was DOA at Harlem Hospital; he lived at 562 West 173rd Street. Police described the suspect as a medium-built black man about 45 years old with a short salt-and-pepper beard.

Woman Admits to Kidnapping Baby From Harlem Hospital

A woman accused of kidnapping a 3-week-old baby girl from Harlem Hospital 23 years ago has told the authorities that she did so because she had had several miscarriages and “was having difficulty having her own children,” according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday in Federal District Court in Manhattan.

Harlem Barrier Beautification: Spring 2011 Open Call

This spring 2011, the New York City Department of Transportation is partnering again with the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit & New York Cares to paint selected barrier sites in Harlem. Individual artists or artist teams are invited to submit applications. DOT will help oversee artwork production, translation and design implementation.

Spike And Tonya Lee’s ‘Giants Steps’ Book

“On some days your dreams may seem too away far to realize… Listen to the whispers of those that came before…”

“Following the success of their much beloved picture books, Please, Baby, Please and Please, Puppy, Please; Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, and his talented wife Tonya Lewis Lee offer up an inspirational picture book about activism and taking the big steps to set things right set to beautiful illustrations by the award-winning Sean Qualls.

Walmart All Heart As Donor

Walmart has spread its philanthropic wealth to local community groups ahead of its campaign to open its first megastore in New York City, The Post has learned.

The Walmart Foundation has contributed $9 million to 40 Big Apple organizations over the past three years.

Target Promotes Laysha Ward, To Executive Committee

Target Corporation has announced the promotion of Laysha Ward to the company’s executive committee. She will continue in her current role as President of Target’s Community Relations and Target Foundation.

‘The Jazz Social’ At Whole Foods In Harlem

Join Whole Foods Market and HarlemSocial.com for “The Jazz Social.”
This unique experience will merge the world of jazz music with social
media.