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Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity Confirmed after 100 Years

Culture, Science & Technology / Harlem Times Staff

On February 11, 2016 researchers announced the first successful detection of gravitational waves, confirming the final prediction of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity made 100 years ago. Einstein predicted that the acceleration of massive objects (such as black holes) would impact the very fabric of space-time, and that this impact should theoretically be observable […]

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Giving Thanks for Church Ladies

Arts, Culture, Headlines / Harlem Times Staff

In many ways Black History Month is a time for us to remember and give thanks for those giants whose shoulders we rest upon. When it comes to carving a spiritual, social, and ethical identity in Harlem — almost none deserve our recognition more (while often being the most unrecognized) as church ladies. Oral Historian,

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Celebration for Blessed Absalom Jones at St. John the Divine

Culture / Harlem Times Staff

The Episcopal Diocese of New York will celebrate the life and work of Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church, on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 112th St. and Amsterdam Ave. The service will begin at10:30 AM and will be followed by a reception,

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Giants General manager Jerry Reese (Photo courtesy of fox sports.com)

The Pressure Is On Jerry Reese To Get The Giants Back On Track

Sports / Harlem Times Staff

The 2015 season was a disastrous one for the New York Giants. They missed the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, and for the third year in a row, the Giants had a losing record. As a result, after 12 seasons and winning two Super Bowl titles, Tom Coughlin stepped down as Giants

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With Mayweather Retired, Who Will Be Boxing’s Next Superstar?

Sports / Harlem Times Staff

2015 marked the end of an era known as boxing pound for pound king Floyd “Money” Mayweather when retired with an unblemished record of 49-0. Whether you were a fan of Mayweather or not, you cannot deny that he was boxing biggest attraction. Whether you’re a die-hard or casual boxing fan, his fights were a

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5 Things To Watch For In New York Sports In 2016

Culture, Sports / Harlem Times Staff

2015 had its shares of highs and lows for New York area sport teams. The highs were the New York Mets making it to the World Series for the first time in 15 years, and the Yankees making the playoffs when few expected them to. Some of the lows were the Knicks finishing the 2014-2015

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NYCEDC – Build in East Harlem

Culture, Headlines, Real Estate / Harlem Times Staff

Seeking emerging developers for 7,000SF site Optional information session January 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm. RSVP by email to EastHarlemCommercialRFP@edc.nyc by 5:00 pm on January 12. For more information, or to download the RFP, visit www.nycedc.com/east-harlem-commercial-RFP

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American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship

Culture, Headlines, Science & Technology / Harlem Times Staff

The New York Metropolitan Area Chapter (NYMAC) of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is one of four chapters in the Northeast Region of the United States. Its members are professionals working in companies such as Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison and Orange & Rockland) and National Grid. Our mission

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A Rainbow of Achievements: Ntozake Shange

Arts, Headlines / Harlem Times Staff

The 40th anniversary of for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is not enough and the 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT I believe it was Ms. Shange that suggested the outdoor area. A lone tree, graced with a full lattice of dark, green leaves shaded the area from the incredibly

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John F. Hedderich III, Director of ARDEC

Education, Headlines / Harlem Times Staff

ARDEC (Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey) Interviewed by Paul Jackson, Publisher, Harlem Times P: Can you tell me about yourself? Where did you grow up? How about parents, brothers and sisters? Tell me about some of your education choices. I know you studied mechanical engineering at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I

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