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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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3 days ago3 min read
14 Things to Do This MLK Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
MLK Day events at the Apollo—plus more things to see and do this holiday weekend. Claudine Friday, January 17 at 7:30pm Central Harlem ...
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Jan 84 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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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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Oct 21, 20243 min read
The 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Upper Manhattan
New York is bursting with Instagrammable places like Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge—but those spots are for beginners. If you're...
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Oct 17, 20241 min read
The Studio Museum in Harlem's New Building Finally Has an Opening Timeframe: Fall 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem finally has an opening timeframe for its new building. The highly-anticipated 82,000-square-foot space at 144...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Here's Where to Play Pickleball in Harlem and Beyond
The city's pickleball craze is here to stay, with more courts opening up in Upper Manhattan every year. Want to give the sport a try?...
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Sep 19, 20242 min read
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...
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Sep 16, 20241 min read
Roller Skating Season Continues in Riverbank State Park Into the Fall
Reminder: It's still roller skating season in Harlem. The roller skating rink at Riverbank State Park — which doubles as an ice rink in...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read
18 Movies Filmed in Harlem You Can Stream Right Now
Harlem and its streets—the gritty and the beautiful—have served as the backdrop in a long list of memorable films, from classic...
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