By HWM One of Harlem’s most beloved summer traditions is back. Harlem Shake, the iconic fast-casual restaurant known for its burgers, milkshakes and deep neighborhood roots, will launch the 13th annual Mr. and Miss Harlem Shake competition with a special Meet the Contestants Party on June 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its…

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Literacy Partners will host its 2026 Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, bringing together New York’s literary, philanthropic, civic and business leaders for a festive black tie evening celebrating the power of literacy to change lives. The event takes place on Monday, June 8, 2026.  This year marks the 40th anniversary of the…

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By HWm One of Harlem’s most popular community events is getting a major expansion and a new identity. After five years as the Uptown Night Market, organizers have announced the launch of Harlem Summer Nights, an expanded seven-week festival series that they say will become the largest Black and Brown food festival series in the…

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We are excited to announce the continuation of our The Road to Harlem series, with Road to Harlem: The Churches. We will take an in-depth look at how early African American churches impacted and sustained the lives of Black Manhattanites on their journey from lower Manhattan to Harlem. Our first program in this series, Road to Harlem:…

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Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) denounced House Republicans’ efforts to advance their fiscal year 2027 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) funding bill out of the full committee. While Americans struggle with the high cost of living, the bill makes it more expensive for Americans to keep a roof over their heads, commute…

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By HWM The power of jazz, community, and youth mentorship took center stage on May 14 at the Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026, an evening that brought together Grammy-winning artists, civic leaders, educators, and aspiring young musicians for a memorable fundraiser dedicated to preserving and expanding access to jazz education. Hosted by 11-time Grammy…

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Technically, New York City has missed out on being a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We say “technically” as FIFA sure does not see it that way, going for the NY-NJ branding on its promotion for the games that will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It’s not…

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By HWM Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650, welcomed guests to a Memorial Day weekend Summer Social Hour Soirée at the historic East Hampton inn, marking the unofficial start of the Hamptons summer season. Held at The Baker House 1650 on Main Street in East Hampton, the gathering brought…

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Many entrepreneurs make the same mistake when launching a business: they jump straight into marketing tactics before building the assets that make those tactics effective. It’s easy to get caught up in social media ads, influencer partnerships, or the latest marketing trend. But without a strong foundation, even the most creative campaigns often produce disappointing…

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By Hon. Dr. William A. Allen As a lifelong Harlem resident and member of Manhattan Community Board 10, I have spent decades working to improve opportunities for families, workers, and small business owners in our community. Over the years, I have seen just how important access to affordable credit can make the difference between economic…

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By HWM The Studio Museum in Harlem will commemorate Juneteenth with a full day of community-centered programming focused on healing, advocacy, artistic expression, and collective reflection. The annual Juneteenth Community Day will take place on June 19, at the museum’s new home at 144 W. 125th St. in Harlem. Running from 11 a.m. to 8…

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By HWM A new early childhood education center is coming to Central Harlem, marking the final phase of completion for one of the neighborhood’s newest residential developments. The Davis Companies, in partnership with Eloise-Capital, announced that Little Legacy Village Preschool has signed a lease for the ground-floor retail space at 1975 Madison, an eight-story residential…

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By HWM Representative Adriano Espaillat, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, conducted an oversight visit to the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark and emerged with a stark assessment of the conditions facing detainees inside the facility. According to Espaillat, detainees described overcrowding, inadequate food, poor medical care, and an atmosphere of fear as…

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By HWM Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a major expansion of New York City’s early childhood education system, doubling the number of new 3-K seats previously planned and bringing 2,000 additional seats to families across all five boroughs. The move is part of the administration’s effort to strengthen and stabilize access to affordable child care…

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By HWM Philanthropist, author, and television host Jean Shafiroff welcomed supporters, community leaders, and friends to her New York City home for a special reception benefiting the Southampton History Museum and its upcoming Halsey House Gala, one of the Hamptons’ most anticipated summer fundraising events. The gathering served as a preview for the annual gala,…

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