Central Harlem

Harlem: A Barbershop Connects Boys With Books

By Raishad Hardnett on February 12, 2018 Achievement gap, Barbershop, Barbershop Books, Central Harlem, education, Harlem Education, Lens on New Yorkers, Manhattan, Multimedia, Video

Harlem: A Barbershop Connects Boys With Books

A former first grade teacher is using barbershops to close the achievement gap affecting young black boys.

Adult Literacy Programs Soldier on Despite Steep Budget Cuts

By Christine Chung on October 20, 2014 adult literacy, Amina Eslifani, Central Harlem, English, ESOL, Harlem YMCA, Katy Taylor, literacy, Literacy Partners, literacy rates, Literacy Zone, Thalia Ma Manhattan

Adult Literacy Programs Soldier on Despite Steep Budget Cuts

Language programs in Central Harlem are facing tough times, serving large numbers of residents with increasingly leaner budgets.

Feeding the Hungry: Rice and Beef Stew, and a Brownie or a Cookie

By Christine Chung on October 13, 2014 Central Harlem, Central Harlem Alcohol Crisis Center, food stamps, homeless, poverty, Raleigh Jenkins, soup kitchen Manhattan, Struggling in the City

Feeding the Hungry: Rice and Beef Stew, and a Brownie or a Cookie

Rain or shine, dozens line up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Central Harlem Alcohol Crisis Center.