Nov 11, 2010 @ 20:46
By HarlemGal
This past Summer we told you about an art crawl in Harlem. There is another one taking place Saturday, November 13th from noon to 6 PM, focusing on Spanish Harlem only! Should be good!
If you are interested, click here to purchase tickets.
Posted in art and culture, Community, Events, Harlem
Tagged ArtCrawl Harlem, Spanish Harlem
Nov 9, 2010 @ 16:15
By HarlemGal
I am not in the vicinity of Harlem this week, however, nothing moves me more while I am away to see an article on the road about Harlem and one of its famous commercial space residents-President Bill Clinton. When I read the article in The 
Wall Street Journal about the former POTUS staying around in Harlem for another ten years,I felt a big sigh of relief. Why? I believe Clinton was one of few that cast Harlem back into the spotlight starting in 2000 and on when he decided to move his presidential office to 125th Street. He was an early pioneer in jump starting what some have called a rebirth of Harlem. For him to leave Harlem now would have sent a negative message, such as he’s giving up on Harlem. Quite the opposite. By staying around for another ten years, it demonstrates a long-term commitment to Harlem and at the same time it should quiet some of those pundits who questioned his motives for moving to Harlem. In my view, Clinton could have set up shop anywhere else in the U.S., but he choose Harlem. So let’s give credit where credit is due on Harlem’s rise and hotness over the last ten years…and that’s to President Clinton!
Posted in business, Harlem, real estate
Tagged 125th street, Harlem, Photo by The Wall Street Journal, President Bill Clinton
Nov 6, 2010 @ 9:49
By HarlemGal
There are a ton of spots to watch and root the runners on for the New York City Marathon. However, there are a few limited spots that actually are not that crowded along the route. In my view, the marathon route that goes through Harlem is one of better locations that is not that crowded making it a good place to see the marathon. My favorite area is standing right where the Duke Ellington sculpture is located. So if you’re wanting to see the marathon and actually see runners up close, come up to Harlem! Click on map to see the entire route.
Posted in Community, Events, Free!, Harlem, New York, New York City
Tagged Harlem, New York City Marathon
Nov 3, 2010 @ 23:29
By HarlemGal
If you have walked by the old Tribal Spears Gallery space recently, which was at 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd., and saw a lot of construction happening, it’s the working crew for Levain Bakery, the Upper Westside and Hampton’s bakery. They are opening up their first Harlem location after the new year – hopefully in the first quarter of 2011.
I spoke with a staffer from their 167 West 74th Street location about the expansion. I asked why are they coming to Harlem? Levain Bakery said “they see Harlem as an emerging community and it’s a community they believe in.”
Very sweet words and it seems consistent with their product. Check out their website to learn more about Levain Bakery. Based on their site, their cookies look yummy. And the bread looks quite good as well. Harlemites will soon have another place to get a sugar 
fix in Harlem! Sign me up for that gym membership…quick!
Posted in business, Harlem, restaurant row, shopping
Tagged 167 West 74th Street, 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Levain Bakery
Nov 1, 2010 @ 7:27
By HarlemGal
The countdown begins for the opening of Red Rooster, which is suppose to have its preview night November 2 in Harlem with an official opening expected about three weeks later according to a reader and its owner, Marcus Samuelsson is wasting no time in plugging Harlem, the location of his new restaurant. In this video for Black Atlas.com, a social networking site for “sophisticated African-American travelers,” Samuelsson visits several Harlem businesses and asks them what makes Harlem so special. In addition, he asks business owners for some advice on running a business in Harlem. Hear what Harlem business owners had to say…
Posted in business, entertainment, Harlem, New York, New York City, NYC, restaurants
Tagged American Airlines, BlackAtlas.com, Harlem, marcus samuelsson, Photo by BlackAtlas, Red Rooster
Oct 29, 2010 @ 14:15
By HarlemGal
The Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association invites you to the Second Annual Mount Morris Park Halloween Extravaganza, Saturday, October 30 from 1 to 5 PM and Sunday, October 31 from 4 to 6 PM!
The Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association has a weekend of Halloween Fun planned for all! So please come out to to this event for Halloween! Here’s the lowdown:
Saturday, October 30
1 PM:
The Halloween Parade
2-5 PM:
Dance & Costume Contest! Categories include Children, Teenagers, Adults—and Dogs!
4-7 PM:
Spooky Haunted House will open at The Jericho Project, 2013 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd and W121 Street.
Sunday, October 31
4-6 PM:
Trick-or-Treating Around the Mount Morris Park Neighborhood! See website for exact details.
6 PM:
Best Dressed House Contest! New this year!
Oct 29, 2010 @ 11:01
By HarlemGal
A reader left us a message saying they saw a “store for rent” sign hanging on the property of Just Wingin It. I walked by the place last night and sure enough, there was a for rent sign up!
I wonder what happened? Construction Intervention gave this place a makeover not too long ago. One would think after that, the eating establishment would do its best to stay open. And where is Walter Lewis in all this? There’s has to be some sort of explanation. The man seems like a reasonable person. I wish Lewis would send out some sort of statement explaining what happened-at least explain to the Harlem community, who I believe whole heartedly supported him.
If anyone has information as to what happened, please pass along.
Posted in business, Harlem, restaurants
Tagged Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, Just Wingin It
Oct 27, 2010 @ 13:30
By HarlemGal
I was asked recently, where is the best place in Harlem to purchase Halloween costumes for adults and children? Off the top of my head, the place that comes to mind is King Party Center at 66 West 125th Street, between Malcolm X Blvd and Fifth Avenue. They seem to have a large selection of costumes for a reasonable price. Can our readers recommend any other places in Harlem?
Oct 26, 2010 @ 22:53
By HarlemGal
I really thought all the publicity around our Target in East Harlem was sort of over. Wrong. It seems that this store will now be the pit stop for celebrities who have to push their product while they are attending to their press junkets in the Big Apple. Taylor Swift made an appearance at our Target in East Harlem on Monday, October 25. Shocker! This had to be her first time in Harlem. I was very surprised to see this news fall into my inbox! What do you think? Were you surprised Taylor Swift came to our Target in Harlem? Click here to see the video!
Posted in entertainment, Harlem
Tagged East Harlem, Harlem, Speak Now, Target, Taylor Swift
Oct 26, 2010 @ 7:00
By HarlemGal
After blog posting about Harlem Meer’s Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Sail
, I received a special request. There are a select group of Harlemites in Spanish Harlem that are having a small Halloween street party from 3 PM to 7 PM on October 31 for the kids (and adults) on their particular block. They are asking for assistance in helping entertain Harlem kids for Halloween. If HarlemCondoLife readers know of a magician, palm reader, balloon folder, face painter, etc., send a message to djjaffe@gmail.com or call 917-912-4466 with recommendations.
Ideally, what these locals are looking for is to have entertainer(s) stop by and bring some smiles to cute Harlem faces on their block in Harlem. So if HCL readers can help, please write to the email or call the number listed above. What better way to celebrate Halloween than by paying it forward with kindness and generosity. Have a great weeek!
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