#harlem

#harlem

A long-planned vision for Harlem became reality Wednesday with the opening of the Urban League Empowerment Center, a $242 million, 414,000-square-foot hub that blends housing, history, and hope on 125th Street. The project, led by the National Urban League, brings the organization's national headquarters back to Harlem, the neighborhood where the League rose to prominence more than a century ago.

On a sunny afternoon in Harlem, judges, political figures and community organizers gathered to present the late Franklin H. Williams with a gift for his 108th birthday: the dedication of a street corner just outside the housing complex where he spent much of his life one built in response to segregation he'd help to dismantle in his storied career as a civil rights attorney and diplomat.

Police have identified the woman whose body was found in a plastic bag on a Harlem street earlier this week. The remains of Bonnie Schulman-Rice, 35, were discovered lying among a garbage heap near the corner of East 125th Street and Park Avenue at about 6:33 p.m. on Oct. 27. Officers from the 25th Precinct made the discovery after receiving a 911 call about an unconscious woman on the sidewalk.

In recent years, it has also become an important destination for cannabis enthusiasts who want access to high-quality, lab-tested weed products. With the rollout of licensed dispensaries across Manhattan and Uptown, consumers have more options than ever-but not all brands are created equal. The difference between standard flower and a premium craft product often comes down to who made it, how it was grown, and the care put into every detail.

This project is a rare chance to meet two of our city's urgent needs at once: building housing and advancing Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway.

Now in its 60th year, Summerfest brings an outstanding roster of jazz stars and emerging talents to Harlem's Grant's Tomb and Marcus Garvey Park for free musical performances.

“Curiosity can help kids handle change and face their fears when going to new places and meeting new faces.”

The opportunity allows standout businesses in Harlem to gain editorial coverage on stupidDOPE, with syndication to major news platforms like Apple News and Google News.

Rocky's vision transforms Ray-Ban with the Wayfarer Puffer collection, merging bold style with deep cultural roots, showcased through Harlem's vibrant community.

This year's parade began at noon on June 14, stepping off at 116th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard. Over a dozen decorated floats traveled to Frederick Douglass Boulevard, up to 125th Street, and looped back toward the starting point.

Cops are searching for answers after a man was fatally gunned down behind a local Harlem police precinct.

In a neighborhood where quality and affordability matter, Uptown Veg delivers on both, offering a variety of flavorful vegan dishes that cater to all tastes.