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3 hours ago2 min read
9 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
Spring programming kicks off in the parks—plus more fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond. Change Makers: A Dedicated...
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2 days ago4 min read
Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street
A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New...
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3 days ago2 min read
Uptown Thrill: Walking or Biking Across the George Washington Bridge
See the George Washington Bridge's signature crisscross towers up close. Here's a thrill better than any amusement park ride, and with...
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Mar 134 min read
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Spring is just around the corner, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be...
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Mar 131 min read
Ice Skating Season at Harlem's Riverbank State Park Wraps Up This Weekend
It's your last chance to go ice skating at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park before the season ends on Sunday. The NHL-size covered...
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Mar 114 min read
Explore Upper Manhattan with These 6 Amazing Running Routes
The Top of the Island Route takes runners by the Little Red Lighthouse. By Sam Renikoff With its historical sites and sweeping river...
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Mar 21 min read
Free Movies at the United Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda Kick Off a New Season Celebrating the Stars of "Hamilton." Here's How to Get Tickets.
The United Palace on Broadway and 175th Street in Washington Heights. The free series Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda has...
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Feb 271 min read
Here's How to Find All Those New Purple Signs Marking Harlem's History
A Sign of the Times marking the former location of the Lenox Lounge. If you've taken a walk through Harlem lately, you've probably...
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Feb 262 min read
The Best Park Stairs for the Perfect Uptown Workout
The Grand Staircase in Fort Tryon Park leads to the Met Cloisters. A set of long park stairs is the perfect place to get a serious...
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Feb 172 min read
How to Find the Highest Point in Manhattan (and What Brought George Washington There)
If your idea of fun is climbing to the highest point anywhere you go—and you still haven't been to the one in Manhattan—here's your next...
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Feb 112 min read
10 Fun Valentine's—and One Not-to-Miss Galentine's—Day Ideas in Harlem and Beyond
Valentine's Day is fast approaching—this year it falls on Friday. Don't have any plans yet? Head to these uptown spots for Galentine's...
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Feb 61 min read
Celebrate the 95th Anniversary of the United Palace with a Star Wars Triple Feature
The United Palace on Broadway and 175th Street in Washington Heights. The spectacular United Palace is celebrating its 95th anniversary...
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Feb 42 min read
18 Movies Filmed in Harlem You Can Stream Right Now
A scene from Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story," filmed in Harlem. Photo: Disney Harlem and its streets—the gritty and the...
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Feb 12 min read
5 Amazing Spots That Celebrate Langston Hughes in Harlem
Bonus: You'll also find a portrait of Langston Hughes in a mural by artist Andre Trenier at PS 149 in Harlem. The first day of February...
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Jan 291 min read
Did You Know? People Who Live, Work or Study in Harlem Can Get Half-Off Tickets to the Apollo.
Did you know that Harlemites can get discounted tickets to a range of shows at the Apollo Theater? As part of its Half Off for Harlem ...
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Jan 201 min read
Uptown's Top Sledding Spots
The James Baldwin Lawn in Harlem's St. Nicholas Park There's a good reason why so many neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan have the word...
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Jan 72 min read
Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios
Many of these unique gyms and studios around Harlem are offering new year promotions.
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
The Annual Three Kings Day Parade Returns to the Streets of East Harlem on Monday, January 6
The annual Three Kings Day Parade returns to El Barrio on Monday, January 6. El Museo del Barrio's spectacular Three Kings Day ...
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Dec 23, 20241 min read
Here's How to Find the Grave of Clement Clarke Moore, Author of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
The grave of Clement Clarke Moore at Trinity Church Cemetery & Mausoleum. Missed the annual reading of Clement Clarke Moore's poem 'Twas...
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Dec 14, 20241 min read
The Annual Reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas"—and Visit to Its Author's Grave—Is Almost Here
The sign is up at the Church of the Intercession. The city's oldest holiday tradition is almost here. The annual reading of "'Twas the...
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