Alicia Keys Presents Stick Fly On Broadway

Alicia Keys further embraces her empire state of mind by making her Broadway-producing debut with Lydia Diamond’s new play about an affluent African-American family that spends the weekend in Martha’s Vineyard.

Harlem’s Al Sharpton to host ‘PoliticsNation’ on MSNBC

He’s been hosting the 6 pm hour for the better part of the summer, now Harlem man Al Sharpton becomes the permanent host of the hour, which is also getting a new title: “PoliticsNation.”

“I’ve known Rev. Sharpton for over a decade and have tremendous respect for him,” said MSNBC president Phil Griffin in a statement.

“Sea Through Your Eyes,” Ralph Lauren, 2011 (video)

Ralph Lauren 2011, channeling Harlem style on the water, it’s pure Harlem Yacht Club – quality, style and attitude.

Types of Red Wine : Zinfandel Wine Facts (video)

Want to learn about red wine tasting and aroma? Get tips on zinfandel red wine in this free wine tasting video.

A True Harlemite, William Backhouse Astor, Jr., Founder Of Astor Row In Harlem

He was born on July 12, 1829, the youngest son of William Backhouse Astor, Sr.. His brother was John Jacob Astor III.

William Backhouse Astor, Jr., graduated from Columbia College in 1849. In 1853 he married the socially ambitious Caroline Webster Schermerhorn, who reigned over New York and Newport society as simply “the Mrs. Astor.”

Harlem Chamber President Lloyd Williams And TPE President Joseph Tahl

Celebrating Community Success, Harlem-Style are Harlem Week co-sponsor and Tahl-Propp Equities President Joseph Tahl (r) and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce President Lloyd Williams. Joining them for the festivities, afternoon luncheon and financial seminars were local bankers, business owners, community leaders, developers, service providers and residents at Columbia University ’s Alfred Lerner Hall, Broadway at 115^th Street .

The Silberman School of Social Work Hosts Block Party In East Harlem

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

After weeks of unpacking The Silberman School of Social Work is settled into its new location on Third Avenue at 119^th Street and we are ready to celebrate with you!

Come and join us for our “El Barrio Festival” block party on August 26^th from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. This event is very family friendly— free children’s games, face painting, roller skating and more! For the adults of our community we will also showcase local artists and live musical performances by Los Planeros de la 21 and Machete Movement.

New Clinical Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem

Touro College has announced the appointment of Kenneth J. Steier, DO, as clinical dean at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine(TouroCOM).

Dean Steier joins Touro from Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he served as medical director for pre-surgical testing. 

Harlem Club, Lenox Avenue and 123rd Street, in Harlem

The Harlem Club, on Lenox Avenue and 123rd Street, in Harlem, 1893. Dating from the late-19th century, the halftone prints capture a New York that sadly, in many cases, no longer exists.

Tommy “Harlem Boy” Danforth, Boxer, 1894

“The Tommy Danforth is a native of Harlem, a suburb in NY. He was born in 1858, and the last fifteen years he has engaged in a number of battles all across the United States.

Harlem Travel Guide For “Man v Food” Nation Check It Out On Wednesday, Sep 7, At 9 pm

Host Adam Richman from the Travel Channel is uptown in Harlem for some colossal fabulous sized soul food, a monster helping of yummy Mofongo, and if that’s not enough he guides the Harlem Globetrotters through the “Squealer challenge” at Rack & Soul.

So, catch this episode on Wednesday, Sep 7, at 9 pm.

Earthquake in Harlem Rocks Hotel Theresa (Update)

Wow, we just had the first earthquake that I’ve felt in Harlem. I’m from the west coast, so I know an earthquake when I feel one.