Harlem: A Barbershop Connects Boys With Books
A former first grade teacher is using barbershops to close the achievement gap affecting young black boys.
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Mr. Ryan Goes to Harlem
After a visit to a Harlem charter school, neighbors are irritated with the Speaker and the crowd that came to heckle him
Breaking Bread and Boundaries in Central Harlem
A line of several dozen people form beneath the All Souls Episcopal Church each Wednesday evening in Central Harlem. Though the group varies in ethnicity, age, gender and stature, their faces wear the same fragile expression. Many of them have been homeless for years, some have been formerly incarcerated, and most of them struggle to […]
Harlem's Health Oasis: An Alcove of Wellness Amidst a New York City Food Desert
By Allison Lau, Alexandria Bordas, Zhiming Zhang Harlem has been locked in a battle against obesity and diabetes for years. In East Harlem alone, the 13th poorest of New York City’s 59 community districts, one in three adults are obese, which is the highest proportion of obese adults in all New York City neighborhoods. The […]
Harlem’s Health Oasis: An Alcove of Wellness Amidst a New York City Food Desert
By Allison Lau, Alexandria Bordas, Zhiming Zhang Harlem has been locked in a battle against obesity and diabetes for years. In East Harlem alone, the 13th poorest of New York City’s 59 community districts, one in three adults are obese, which is the highest proportion of obese adults in all New York City neighborhoods. The […]
Race for Harlem City Council Seat is Fierce, But Voters Don’t Seem to Care
The race for the District 9 seat has brought out campaign cash, but no one seems to be paying attention
Race for Harlem City Council Seat is Fierce, But Voters Don't Seem to Care
The race for the District 9 seat has brought out campaign cash, but no one seems to be paying attention
A Jazz Heart Still Beats in Harlem
A historic venue strives to keep a part of the neighborhood’s soul alive
Why New Yorkers Protest a Death in Baltimore
“It’s not just about those six individuals. It’s about systems and institutions.”
A Silent Worship
A group of women uses mime to minister and worship in the church.
When Is It Appropriate to Expel a Third-Grader?
Harlem parents are upset about one school’s zero-tolerance policy and a recent expulsion.
Snow Day in St. Nicholas Park
Winter storm Juno brought a day of joyful sledding and snowboarding for Harlem residents.
Harlem’s Aspiring Yogi Proves Yoga Isn’t for the Weak-Minded
“It’s the little sparks that add up to something big,” says Lara Land.
Harlem's Aspiring Yogi Proves Yoga Isn't for the Weak-Minded
“It’s the little sparks that add up to something big,” says Lara Land.
Meet Riverside Church’s Unofficial Gardener
A 73-year-old parishioner took over a messy plot in 2012, and it’s been a garden of blooms ever since.