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Silicon Harlem: Leading the Technological Transformation of Communities

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Silicon Harlem is redefining the role of technology in communities, starting with Harlem and New York City. By positioning areas as hubs of technology and innovation, Silicon Harlem is paving the way for local communities to participate fully in the digital economy. Founded in 2014, Silicon Harlem has worked alongside private companies, academic institutions, nonprofits, […]

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Opening Doors to Brighter Futures

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How HEAF Honors the Harlem Community and Uplifts a New Generation of Brilliant Young Minds by Jan Gloor The Harlem Educational Activities Fund, affectionately known as HEAF within the Harlem community, recently held its annual gala, a celebration of educators, community leaders, and most importantly, the students it serves. The event, titled “Opening Doors, Empowering

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Light the Torch: A Finals Retrospective

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How the Liberty Brought Home NYC’s First WNBA Title By Tate Hutchinson PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER The New York Liberty have undergone many changes in their 28 seasons in the WNBA. Starting as one of the eight original teams in the league, legends have come and gone, the team has bounced around various arenas, and

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Community Banking in Action

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Leaders Explore Impact as Chase Harlem Community Center Turns Five by THT Staff, Derrell Johnson As JPMorganChase’s Harlem Community Center Branch on 125th Street reached its fifth anniversary this fall, leaders from the firm and the Harlem community gathered to celebrate its successes and plans for the future. The festivities kicked off with a photo

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Celebrating Community Banking Success

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This month, THT photographer and rising star Wesley Volcy (pictured above) conducted a photoshoot recognizing the community leaders who made the Chase Harlem Community Center Branch on 125th Street a successful hub for neighborhood finance and entrepreneurship. Taken in the spirit of the iconic 1958 Art Kane photograph, the photo commemorates the fifth anniversary of

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One Step Away: New York Liberty Advance to WNBA Finals

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by Tate Hutchinson Finishing with a second straight season with a league-best 32-8 record, the WNBA’s New York Liberty have been showered with awards and recognition for their historic regular-season success. Despite their immense star power and sensational play through 40 games, the team made their goal clear: tear through the playoffs and bring home

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New Cancer Treatment Promises Hope: Proton Beam Therapy

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by Tate Hutchinson Although the realm of particle physics may seem out of the scope of daily life, recent advancements have found an alternative use for the equipment used at the forefront of subatomic particle and dark matter study: a cutting-edge form of cancer treatment. The same technology that powers the 17-mile-long, $4.75 billion Large

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2025 Manhattan Arts Grants

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Every year, LMCC awards over $1.5 million to Manhattan-based artists, groups, and organizations for the presentation of public-facing arts programming for Manhattan audiences. The applications are now live for projects taking place in 2025. LMCC is hosting information sessions in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese throughout the summer for applicants to learn about these opportunities

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