Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd will join the company of Aladdin on Broadway. She joins as the Genie for a limited run from Friday, October 16, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027, marking a rare appearance on the Broadway stage.  “Joining Aladdin on Broadway is an absolute dream come true—and an incredible honor,” said Sherri Shepherd. “The Genie is such…

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University Settlement, America’s First Settlement House, is celebrating its 140th Birthday, and New Yorkers are invited to join the fun at free, open-to-the-public 140th Birthday Block Parties in Lower Manhattan on September 26th and Brooklyn on October 3rd. Melissa Aase, Chief Executive Officer, University Settlement,said, “We’re celebrating 140 years of impact and all the ways our programs make…

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By HWM Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power, a new City Hall office designed to help New Yorkers organize, understand their workplace rights and have a greater voice in city policy. Mamdani signed an executive order establishing the office, which the administration describes as the first of its kind in…

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By HWM Harlem-born jazz legend Sonny Rollins will be celebrated with 24 hours of music and programming when Columbia University’s WKCR-FM dedicates its airwaves to the iconic saxophonist on Sept. 7. The station’s annual Sonny Rollins Birthday Broadcast will run from midnight to midnight on 89.9 FM, HD radio and online, replacing WKCR’s regularly scheduled…

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By HWM Beyoncé marked her 45th birthday by giving back to Harlem, donating $2 million to the Studio Museum in Harlem as the institution continues its work supporting Black artists and making art accessible to the community. The singer and businesswoman made the donation Sept. 4, her birthday, giving the museum a major gift at…

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By HWM New York City is serving up the country’s largest restaurant week this summer, with more than 600 participating restaurants across all five boroughs—outpacing every other major metropolitan dining promotion in the United States. A new analysis by search data specialists SEO Backlinks compared the official 2026 restaurant week programs in 10 major U.S.…

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By HWM Here are three new works from the end of this Harlem summer by legendary Harlem and longtime Harlem World Magazine photographer Seitu Oronde. The first photograph is the image above of Assembly member J. Wright and his father, mentor, NY Knicks fan Keith Wright, and former assemblymember, as he points at the man…

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On August 13, the Public Housing Community Fund (PHCF), Rising Tide Effect, the New York City Mayor’s Office, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). This included the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) co-hosted a graduation ceremony for 116 members of the Swim Safety Corps. The graduation was held at…

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The HMW Welcome to the Wilfandel Club, a nonprofit African American women’s organization dedicated to stewarding the historic Wilfandel Clubhouse in Los Angeles. Rooted in leadership, civic engagement, philanthropy, and cultural preservation, the Club stands as a powerful example of collective vision in action. Every dollar raised directly supports programs and initiatives that uplift and…

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Tameka Royal, the Chief Executive Officer of Democracy Prep Public Schools, released the following statement in response to Mayor Mamdani’s announcement of a moratorium on AI in classrooms:  “Mayor Mamdani has earned our willingness to get curious before getting critical. The way he has shown up for New Yorkers has been a powerful example of…

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In a court filing dated September 3, 2026, the City of New York officially changed its position in the ongoing litigation over the closure of College Walk, the historic pedestrian thoroughfare that connects Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue along West 116th Street in Harlem, NY.  The City’s filing states plainly: “The City supports reopening the walkway…

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Join Kapwani Kiwanga and Imani Perry on Sunday, September 13, from 3:00–5:00 pm, for a conversation moderated by Studio Museum Associate Curator Yelena Keller. Together, they will dive into the material histories and process behind Kiwanga’s site-specific installation BLEED. BLEED is a site-specific commission by French and Canadian artist Kapwani Kiwanga. Installed in the Museum’s second-floor project gallery and…

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By HWM New York City restaurants will soon be able to keep their roadway dining setups open year-round after Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation making outdoor dining a permanent part of the city’s streetscape. The new law, Intro. 0655, eliminates a previous requirement that restaurants participating in the city’s Dining Out NYC program dismantle roadway…

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The Trust for Governors Island and The New York Climate Exchange today unveiled a lineup of Climate Week 2026 programming set for September 20-27, 2026, highlighting the Island’s growing role at the forefront of climate innovation in New York City. This year’s events include discussions, workshops, performances, climate tech demonstrations, guided tours, art exhibitions, a…

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