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Uncovering Upper Manhattan's Connections To The Revolutionary War With Bundles Scholar Gail Addiss
1+ day, 18+ min ago (623+ words) From Fraunces Tavern to Bowling Green, Lower Manhattan's cobblestone streets are lined with Revolutionary War landmarks, but Northern Manhattan's role in that definitive era of American history is often overlooked. "We're at a really critical time," she told'Columbia Neighbors. "We're…...
Manhattan's Oldest House Kicks Off Its America 250 Celebrations by Bringing Its Little-Known Tavern History To Life
1+ day, 15+ min ago (196+ words) As communities across the country commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is bringing one of its most surprising chapters back to life. On Saturday, July 25, Manhattan's oldest surviving residence will host Tavern Night,…...
Attorney General James Wins Case Against Notorious Deed Thief Joseph Makhani
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (236+ words) New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her case against Joseph Makhani, 63, of Kings Point, Long Island, for criminally possessing two brownstones. 107 West 118th Street The evidence at trial showed that beginning in 2012, Makhani used fraudulent deeds, other false documents,…...
America 250 Announces Star-Studded Lineup For Giving 4th Broadcast Benefit Show At One Times Square
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (409+ words) One Times Square" home of the iconic New Year's Eve Ball and America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the 250thanniversary of the United States. The nationwide livestream will include performances by nine-time…...
Knicks Glory Lives On: Manhattan Streets Renamed After 2026 NBA Champions
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (302+ words) New Yorkers can now take a walk down championship lane. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that every member of the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks will be honored with a temporary street co-naming across Manhattan, transforming city blocks into a tribute…...
Notify NYC: Air Quality Health Advisory Keeping Our Seniors And Kids Safe
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (206+ words) Harlem World Magazine Notify NYC: Air Quality Health Advisory Keeping Our Seniors And Kids Safe The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Notify NYC has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City from 11: 00 AM on to…...
Harlem's Own Teyana Taylor Honored As BET's 2026 Icon Of The Year
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (422+ words) Harlem native Teyana Taylor added another major milestone to her already impressive career after being named the BET Awards 2026 Icon of the Year, a recognition celebrating her influence across music, film, fashion and popular culture. The multitalented entertainer received the…...
Harlem Mourns As Khadijah Farrakhan Dies At 90
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (341+ words) The Nation of Islam is mourning the loss of Khadijah Farrakhan, the devoted wife of longtime Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and a respected figure in her own right, who died June 27 at the age of 90. Known affectionately by…...
Mamdani Rolls Out $100 M Housing Insurance Plan
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (391+ words) Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving ahead with a first-of-its-kind city-backed housing insurance program aimed at lowering insurance costs for affordable and rent-stabilized housing across New York City. Recently, the Mamdani administration announced the release of a Request for Expressions of…...
Mayor Mamdani Announces 100, 000 Free Tickets For Macy's Fourth Of July Fireworks
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (407+ words) New Yorkers will have the chance to score one of 100, 000 free tickets to watch this year's Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks from some of the city's most sought-after waterfront locations under a new plan announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The…...