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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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4 days ago2 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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7 days ago4 min read
15 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
The last weekend to see the Flight into Egypt exhibition at the Met—plus more fun things to see and do this weekend. Flight into Egypt:...
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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 19, 20241 min read
Ice Skating Season at Harlem's Riverbank State Park Is in Full Swing
Throw on a scarf and lace up your skates because ice skating season at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park is in full swing. This winter...
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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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Dec 12, 20241 min read
This Is the Spot Where "A Great Day in Harlem" Was Photographed
Where exactly was the picture taken and does the spot still exist?
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Dec 5, 20242 min read
10 Festive Holiday Tree Lightings in Harlem and Beyond
Didn't make it to the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting? No worries—there are plenty of free uptown tree lighting events taking place over...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
MTA's Holiday Nostalgia Rides Are Back This Season on the F and Q Lines to 96th Street—but They're Skipping Harlem
The MTA's Holiday Nostalgia Rides are back for another holiday season—and this year they're taking you to the Upper East Side instead of...
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Nov 26, 20244 min read
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
The holidays are here, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
The Harlem Holiday Lights Return This Tuesday with a Parade of Floats and More
Harlem's annual holiday parade—and the colorful streams of light that decorate 125th Street—are coming back to dazzle the neighborhood....
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Oct 31, 20242 min read
6 Great Spots to Cheer and Eat Along the Marathon Route in Harlem
The New York City Marathon is back this Sunday, November 3, with more than 50,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race....
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