11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
A free group art show exploring what is means to become a part of the African diaspora, two pop-up artisan markets just in time for...
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- Jan 24
- 1 min
The City Just Painted Over the Graffiti in the 191st Street Tunnel. Here's a Look Back at Its Walls.
On Friday the NYC Department of Transportation painted over the colorful graffiti inside the 191st Street Subway Station tunnel,...
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Uptown Links: the Hispanic Society's "Dazzling" Main Building Reopens in March, and More
• The Hispanic Society Museum & Library will reopen the doors to its "dazzling" main building, closed for renovations since 2017, in...
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Smart Compost Bins—45 in All—Have Arrived in Upper Manhattan
The city quietly unrolled its Smart Compost program in Upper Manhattan at the tail end of last year. Forty-five "smart bins" that accept...
- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
The holidays are almost here, which means visitors hoping to explore Harlem are sure to follow. If you're one of them—or happen to be...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
6 Festive Holiday Trees Around Harlem
Skipping the Rockefeller Center Tree this year? No worries—there are plenty of festive holiday trees to be found uptown. Bonus: many...
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Where to Find Harlem's Old Synagogues
Harlem today is justly famous for its Baptist churches, home to countless famous sermons and soul-stirring gospel. But during the heyday...
- Nov 10, 2022
- 1 min
The George Washington Bridge Tower Lights Are On Only a Few Days a Year, Including Veterans Day
It's an event that happens just a few times a year, but one definitely worth waiting for: the day when the George Washington Bridge's...
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
The Uptown Night Market Is Closing Out the Season This Thursday in West Harlem
Here's your monthly reminder: The Uptown Night Market is back under the arches in West Harlem this week—and it's the last event of the...
- Nov 5, 2022
- 2 min
5 Great Spots to Cheer and Eat Along the Marathon Route in Harlem
The New York City Marathon is back at full capacity this year, with 50,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race this...
- Oct 29, 2022
- 1 min
Where and How to Vote Early (Oct 29-Nov 6) in Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood
Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and registered voters in New York City also have nine days to vote in-person...
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Preview The Getaway 151, Riverside Park's Newest Concession Stand, at This 10-Day Oktoberfest
A new pop-up Oktoberfest just kicked off in Riverside Park, offering a preview of the concession stand coming to the same location next...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
Head to These 3 Historic Harlem Neighborhoods for Major Halloween Spirit
Now that Halloween is just two weeks away, it's the perfect time to take a walk through some of Harlem's prettiest neighborhoods and get...
- Sep 20, 2022
- 3 min
The 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Upper Manhattan
New York is bursting with Instagrammable places like Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge—but those are for beginners. If you're ready...
- Aug 25, 2022
- 1 min
Food Bazaar Supermarket Is Now Open in East Harlem
Supermarket chain Food Bazaar, known for its wide selection of international food, just opened in East Harlem. The 45,000-square-foot...
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
6 Ways to Enjoy the Last Days of Summer in Harlem and Beyond
Summer is coming to a close—and it's all about enjoying being outdoors while you still can. Here are six ways to do that in Harlem and...
- Aug 18, 2022
- 1 min
Uptown Links: the Schomburg Center Is Getting a "Facelift," and More
• Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Schomburg Center this week to announce that the Harlem library will be getting an $8-million...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Best Park Stairs for the Perfect Uptown Workout
A set of long park stairs is the perfect place to get a serious workout. And if you live uptown, you're never too far from a hilly park...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
Lego Teams Up with Artist Hebru Brantley and Brotherhood Sister Sol for a Playspace in West Harlem
Lego has teamed up with artist Hebru Brantley and youth development organization Brotherhood Sister Sol to create a new playspace in West...
- Jul 28, 2022
- 1 min
Uptown Links: Colorful New Radio Hotel Opens in Washington Heights, and More
• You'll be hard-pressed to miss Washington Heights's colorful new Radio Hotel, which opened earlier this week. Its bright facade—think...
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