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The Studio Museum in Harlem's New Building Finally Has an Opening Date: November 15
The Studio Museum in Harlem's new building on 125th Street. The Studio Museum in Harlem finally has an opening date for its new building....
1 day ago1 min read
20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
River views at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park. Sundae Sermon moves to Riverbank State Park, Summer Streets take over Manhattan—plus...
5 days ago5 min read
The 51st Annual Harlem Week Kicks Off This Friday—Here Are the Events You Don't Want to Miss
Grant's Tomb is the backdrop for "A Great Day in Harlem" The 51st annual Harlem Week —a 17-day festival filled with live music, street...
6 days ago2 min read
Car-Free Summer Streets in Manhattan Are Expanding All the Way to Inwood
Summer Streets run through Harlem. The city-wide Summer Streets program is coming to Manhattan for the next three Saturdays with an...
Jul 301 min read
6 Ways to Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer in Harlem and Beyond
The free outdoor pool in Central Park. The dog days of summer are here—and it's all about enjoying the hot weather any way you can. Here...
Jul 231 min read
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...
Jul 145 min read
Riverside Park's Weed-Munching Goats Are Returning to West Harlem—and Kicking Things Off with an Eating Competition
Riverside Park's weed-munching goats are returning to their summer home at W 143rd Street and Riverside Drive for another season. But...
Jul 101 min read
Here's Where to Catch a Glimpse of Manhattanhenge This Week in Upper Manhattan
Manhattanhenge on 145th Street. Manhattanhenge—that time of the year when the sunset lines up with Manhattan's crosstown streets—is back ...
Jul 91 min read
Here's a Peek at Central Park's New Pool at the Davis Center—Opening on June 27
The new Gottesman Pool, as seen from the Davis Center's green roof, opens on June 27. Central Park's sparkling new pool at the Davis...
Jun 231 min read
Where and How to Vote Early (June 14-22) in Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood
The Forum on 125th Street is one of NYC's designated early voting sites. The 2025 Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, June 24,...
Jun 141 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...
Jun 124 min read
All the Amazing Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Harlem and Beyond
Juneteenth flags for sale on 125th Street. Juneteenth, which falls on a Thursday this year, is almost here. Also known as Freedom Day,...
Jun 113 min read
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem–Spring Edition: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Spring is here, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and...
May 124 min read
Free Live Music in the Parks! Here's the Lineup for the 3rd Annual West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival
It's going to be another great summer for uptown jazz lovers. The 3rd annual West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival just released its summer...
May 12 min read
Photos: See Central Park's Beautiful New Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
The turf space, seen from the building's green roof, will transform into a pool in the summer and an ice rink in the winter. After a four...
Apr 282 min read
Sneak Peek: City Rolls Out First Batch of New Large "Empire Bins" for Trash Collection in West Harlem
NYC's new Empire Bins on 152nd Street. The city has rolled out the first batch of its new supersize trash containers coming to West...
Apr 151 min read
The Best Uptown Parks to Spot Cherry Blossoms
Yoshino cherry blossoms in Sakura Park on April 9, 2025. Cherry blossom season, which typically kicks off in late March and stretches...
Apr 102 min read
The Uptown Night Market Kicks Off 2025 Season This Thursday
The Uptown Night Market returns to West Harlem this Thursday, April 10. The first Uptown Night Market of the year is almost here. The...
Apr 91 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...
Feb 271 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...
Feb 262 min read
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