Harlem History: Small’s Paradise, 1925 (video)

Opened in 1925 by Ed Small during a time of Prohibition, Small’s was a sort of hot and heavy speakeasy that downtowners in the know would come to for a night of Jazz, dancing and drink and played host to poets, artists, athletes, and entertainers from the.

Harlem History: The Harlem Opera House, 1889

The Harlem Opera House opened in 1889, by Oscar Hammerstein I, his first New York theater. It was designed by architect John B. McElfatrick, who designed numerous late-19th century theaters around the country.

Walter’s World: Call Me Crazy

By Walter Rutledge

After a successful two-day run in the spring of 2011 Helena D. Lewis’ one woman show, Call Me Crazy: Diary of a Mad Social Worker returns to the Kumble Theater for an unprecedented six performances beginning Friday September 23 through Sunday October 2, 2011.

Exploring Inwood Hill Park In Harlem With Geologist Sidney Horenstein

Our friends at the Uptown Collective know that Inwood Hill Park in Harlem is home to Manhattan’s last natural forest but it’s also the site of many fascinating glacial artifacts.

Community Board 11 Approves East Harlem Protected Bike Lanes

The full board of Community Board 11 voted to approve protected bike lanes on First and Second Avenues last night. The news was first reported by Deputy Mayor Howard Wolfson over Twitter this morning.

When complete, the bike lanes and pedestrian refuge islands will run from 96th Street to 125th Street on both avenues. Construction will start on Second Avenue, where there is currently no bike infrastructure, and will not cover Second Avenue south of 100th Street until Second Avenue Subway construction is complete.

We’re ‘Lovin’ It’: McDonald’s wins over Harlem With New Decor

If sleek is what you seek, then the new sleek modern furniture and light fixtures. Free Wi-Fi. Comfy colorful, upholstered chairs. Upbeat music in the background, is what you want.

R.I.P.: Troy Davis, We Have To Work Harder (update)

After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a stay in the execution of convicted cop killer Troy Davis, the state was allowed to proceed with the lethal injection.

Davis was declared dead at 11:08 pm EST on Wednesday night.

The Annual Columbia University Child Care Fair

Stop by the Child Care Fair to gather information and talk to representatives from child care centers, family day care settings, nursery schools, in home child care/nanny agencies and pre-K programs, including universal pre-K, which are located near Columbia University Morningside, Manhattanville and CUMC campuses. Please invite your colleagues, friends and neighbors to join us!

Romare Bearden Honored By United States Postal Service

By Walter Rutledge

On September 28, 2011 the United States Postal Service will honor renowned African American artist Romare Bearden with four stamps bearing images of his work.

Dame Dash Motor Oil Coming Soon (video)!

Coming to a store near you is Harlem’s Dame “Dash Motors – Motor Oil”? The former music mogul now oil mogul has teamed up with a premium brand Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based oil factory to sell motor oil products under the name “Dash Motors.”

The 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit

The Harlem Business Alliance (HBA) has just announced Chair of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and former New York City Comptroller, William Thompson, will be the latest discussion leader to join the dynamic team of speakers at the 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit.

Commemorative Romare Bearden Stamps Ceremony at Schomburg September 28th at 11AM

Please RSVP no later than September 23, 2011 by calling 866 268 3243