Georg Stanford Brown, born June 24, 1943, is an American actor and director, perhaps best known as one of the stars of the ABC police television series The Rookies from 1972 to 1976.  On the show, Brown played the character of Officer Terry Webster. Early life and education Brown was born in Havana, Cuba to Jamaican immigrants. Brown was seven years old when his…

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By HWM As Pride Month gets underway, the New York City Health Department is encouraging New Yorkers to celebrate safely while honoring the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community through a month of events, outreach efforts, and public health initiatives. The agency announced that it will participate in Pride celebrations across all five boroughs throughout June, distributing…

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By HWM Harlem Stage has earned national recognition for its workplace culture, landing on Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list for nonprofit organizations. The honor places the renowned Harlem-based performing arts institution among a select group of organizations recognized for fostering strong employee engagement, professional development, and an inclusive workplace environment. The annual Best Workplaces awards…

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By HWM One of New York City’s longest-running family arts festivals is set to return to Harlem this month, bringing three days of free performances, creative workshops and community programming to neighborhood parks. Now celebrating its 20th year, NYC Kidsfest will take place June 12 through June 14 across three iconic Harlem locations: Marcus Garvey…

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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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