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9 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
Spring programming kicks off in the parks—plus more fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond. Change Makers: A Dedicated...
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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...
Mar 194 min read
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The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
Spring is just around the corner, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be...
Mar 134 min read
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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...
Mar 114 min read
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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
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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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A Primer on Harlem's Avenues Named After Prominent African Americans
Manhattan's amazing grid system makes navigating the city a breeze for locals and tourists alike—except when you find yourself on a part...
Feb 132 min read
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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 ...
Jan 291 min read
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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 ...
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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NYC's Mulchfest Is Back. Here's Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree Uptown.
NYC's Mulchfest is back. The citywide program, running from December 26 - January 12, lets you recycle your Christmas tree at one of the...
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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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...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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The Trailblazing Harlem Night Market Is Back at a New Location This December
The trailblazing Harlem Night Market is back in East Harlem for the next three Saturdays, but it's moving to a new location. The local...
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Here's Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Harlem and Beyond
Thanksgiving is firmly behind us, and like clockwork Christmas tree vendors are popping up all over the city. In Upper Manhattan,...
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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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....
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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The Night Market at West Harlem Is Closing Out the Season This Week
This season's last Night Market at West Harlem (formerly known as the Uptown Night Market) is almost here. The popular outdoor festival,...
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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The George Washington Bridge Tower Lights Are On for 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 night when the George Washington Bridge's...
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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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....
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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These 9 Locations in Upper Manhattan Will Become Car-Free "Trick or Streets" for Halloween
Nine spots in Upper Manhattan will join dozens more across the city in becoming car-free "Trick or Streets" on Halloween. The...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Where and How to Vote Early (Oct 26-Nov 3) in Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood
Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and registered voters in New York City also have nine days to vote in-person...
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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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...
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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