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Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street

Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street

Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street

Harlem's famous Apollo Theater is currently closed while it undergoes a major renovation. A wave of new buildings and businesses...

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Uptown links: Central Park North's prison is closing, and more

Uptown links: Central Park North's prison is closing, and more

Uptown links: Central Park North's prison is closing, and more

May 30, 2019

Sugar Monk—a new Harlem bar where the cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink—opens tonight

Sugar Monk—a new Harlem bar where the cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink—opens tonight

Sugar Monk—a new Harlem bar where the cocktails are almost too beautiful to drink—opens tonight

May 24, 2019

Uptown links: new Southeast Asian pub The Expat coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Uptown links: new Southeast Asian pub The Expat coming to Morningside Heights, and more

Uptown links: new Southeast Asian pub The Expat coming to Morningside Heights, and more

May 23, 2019

Four fun things to do this weekend before or after Harlem EatUp!

Four fun things to do this weekend before or after Harlem EatUp!

Four fun things to do this weekend before or after Harlem EatUp!

May 17, 2019

Uptown links: La Marina's reopening is in limbo, the Queen of Swing has died, and more

Uptown links: La Marina's reopening is in limbo, the Queen of Swing has died, and more

Uptown links: La Marina's reopening is in limbo, the Queen of Swing has died, and more

May 16, 2019

Nutritionist and "The Plan" author Lyn-Genet Recitas opens her first restaurant this week

Nutritionist and "The Plan" author Lyn-Genet Recitas opens her first restaurant this week

Nutritionist and "The Plan" author Lyn-Genet Recitas opens her first restaurant this week

May 14, 2019

Two Mother's Day pop-up events, a free jazz festival, and more fun things to do this weekend

Two Mother's Day pop-up events, a free jazz festival, and more fun things to do this weekend

Two Mother's Day pop-up events, a free jazz festival, and more fun things to do this weekend

May 10, 2019

Uptown links: Target's new Washington Heights location will likely be small-format, and more

Uptown links: Target's new Washington Heights location will likely be small-format, and more

Uptown links: Target's new Washington Heights location will likely be small-format, and more

May 9, 2019

Penny Jo's, a new bar from the Uptown Bourbon team, opens in Washington Heights

Penny Jo's, a new bar from the Uptown Bourbon team, opens in Washington Heights

Penny Jo's, a new bar from the Uptown Bourbon team, opens in Washington Heights

May 8, 2019

Three very Harlem reasons to visit Shake Shack's new location on 125th Street (updated)

Three very Harlem reasons to visit Shake Shack's new location on 125th Street (updated)

Three very Harlem reasons to visit Shake Shack's new location on 125th Street (updated)

May 6, 2019

Jane's Walk NYC, the Blessing of the Bikes, and more fun things to do this weekend

Jane's Walk NYC, the Blessing of the Bikes, and more fun things to do this weekend

Jane's Walk NYC, the Blessing of the Bikes, and more fun things to do this weekend

May 3, 2019

Uptown links: South Bend comes to Harlem, and more

Uptown links: South Bend comes to Harlem, and more

Uptown links: South Bend comes to Harlem, and more

May 2, 2019

A cool new indie bookstore opens in the Bronx, and more fun things to see and do this weekend

A cool new indie bookstore opens in the Bronx, and more fun things to see and do this weekend

A cool new indie bookstore opens in the Bronx, and more fun things to see and do this weekend

Apr 26, 2019

Two new spots for sips and bites are coming to Hamilton Heights: Harlem Wine Room and Hamilton Hall

Two new spots for sips and bites are coming to Hamilton Heights: Harlem Wine Room and Hamilton Hall

Two new spots for sips and bites are coming to Hamilton Heights: Harlem Wine Room and Hamilton Hall

Apr 24, 2019

Easter egg hunts, CBD shakes, and more to check out this weekend and beyond

Easter egg hunts, CBD shakes, and more to check out this weekend and beyond

Easter egg hunts, CBD shakes, and more to check out this weekend and beyond

Apr 19, 2019

Uptown links: two "big, international-name" retailers are looking at 125th Street, and more

Uptown links: two "big, international-name" retailers are looking at 125th Street, and more

Uptown links: two "big, international-name" retailers are looking at 125th Street, and more

Apr 18, 2019

Kick off the 420 celebrations early at Come Back Daily, Harlem's new one-stop CBD shop

Kick off the 420 celebrations early at Come Back Daily, Harlem's new one-stop CBD shop

Kick off the 420 celebrations early at Come Back Daily, Harlem's new one-stop CBD shop

Apr 17, 2019

Health-minded Lyn-Genet's Kitchen to replace recently shuttered The Draft House in Hamilton Heights

Health-minded Lyn-Genet's Kitchen to replace recently shuttered The Draft House in Hamilton Heights

Health-minded Lyn-Genet's Kitchen to replace recently shuttered The Draft House in Hamilton Heights

Apr 16, 2019

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Harlem jazz directory, old-school edition

Apr 15, 2019

3 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend (think shopping, a Record Store Day celebration, and more)

3 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend (think shopping, a Record Store Day celebration, and more)

3 fun things to do in Harlem this weekend (think shopping, a Record Store Day celebration, and more)

Apr 12, 2019

Guides

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

The Best Places to Enjoy Coffee in Harlem

May 21

The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Spring Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby

The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Spring Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby

The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Spring Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby

May 12

Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios

Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios

Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios

Jan 7

New and Noteworthy

People at the Uptown Night Market in West Harlem

People at the Uptown Night Market in West Harlem

In an About-Face, the Uptown Night Market Returns to a Monthly Schedule at the Old Location Under the Arches for One Final Season

Jun 17

New York State Licensed Cannabis Dispensary sign in the window of Gotham Buds in Harlem

New York State Licensed Cannabis Dispensary sign in the window of Gotham Buds in Harlem

All the Licensed Cannabis Shops Now Open in Upper Manhattan

Jun 2

Two New Spots with Popular Sister Establishments Open in West Harlem: Winnie Said and Fumo Caffe e Vino

Two New Spots with Popular Sister Establishments Open in West Harlem: Winnie Said and Fumo Caffe e Vino

Two New Spots with Popular Sister Establishments Open in West Harlem: Winnie Said and Fumo Caffe e Vino

Oct 16, 2024

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All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond

All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond

All the Notable New Restaurants and Bars That Have Opened in Harlem and Beyond

May 28

Green oval at Davis Center at Harlem Meer in Central Park, NYC

Green oval at Davis Center at Harlem Meer in Central Park, NYC

Photos: See Central Park's Beautiful New Davis Center at the Harlem Meer

Apr 28

Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem

Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem

Checking in on the Trader Joe's and Target Coming to 125th Street in Harlem

Sep 30, 2024

From the archives

Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood

Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood

Season 4 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Is Filming in the Neighborhood

Jul 16, 2024

See it: the 100-year-old Coliseum theater in Washington Heights is now mostly rubble

See it: the 100-year-old Coliseum theater in Washington Heights is now mostly rubble

See it: the 100-year-old Coliseum theater in Washington Heights is now mostly rubble

Nov 10, 2020

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion

Here's what became of Madam C. J. Walker's grand Harlem mansion

Mar 23, 2020

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