Harlem/Metro

Embracing Community Spirit: Second Annual East Harlem for the Holiday Campaign Kicks Off, Inspiring Local Shopping, Dining, and Delivering an Economic Boost to the Local Economy

East Harlem, NY – It is with great pleasure that we announce the commencement of our second annual East Harlem for the Holiday campaign. This initiative is a collaborative effort among East Harlem Stakeholders (Union Settlement, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, Uptown Grand Central, El Museo Del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York, El Barrio […]

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JPMorgan Chase brings Shark Tank’s Daymond John to Harlem to Share Small Business Tips

by Derrel Jazz Johnson JPMorgan Chase hosted a fireside chat for New York City-based entrepreneurs recently at the Chase Harlem Community Center in New York City. Jason Patton, Managing Director, and Head of Community and Business Development, Northeast Division at JPMorgan Chase moderated the informative dialogue that included Queens, New York entrepreneur and television personality

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JPMorgan Chase Hosts Event with Nigel Sylvester Foundation in Harlem

by Derrel Jazz Johnson JPMorgan Chase, BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester, and his Nigel Sylvester Foundation teamed up for their fifth financial health event in New York City recently at the Chase Harlem Community Center in the heart of Harlem on 125th Street. Several dozen children of various ages attended and answered questions from Sylvester and

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JPMorgan Chase’s The Fellowship Initiative: Assisting Achievement of Young Minds

Although there’s no secret recipe for success, access to resources like mentors, professional networks and internships can help young people as they navigate the transition from school into the workforce. For over a decade JPMorgan Chase’s flagship college and career readiness program, The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) has helped young men of color across the country

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Interview with Michael Johnson, President & Chief Executive Officer at Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF)

by Ryan Yablonski Growing up in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, Michael Johnson is a product of the New York City public schools and knows full well the gaps in the system. His mission as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is informed by his own experience as a high school senior when

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Ghanaian Hip-Hop Hits New York!

Michael Owusu Addo (born 10 July 1988) known professionally as Sarkodie (/sɑːrˈkɔːdiɛ/), is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for “Artiste of the Decade”. He was announced the first winner of BET’s Best International Flow Artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards. He is also considered one

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Celebrating 30 Years of Brilliance: The Genius Gala Honors Visionaries at the Liberty Science Center on May 22, 2023

by Shahram Dabiri The 30th Liberty Science Genius Gala, expertly hosted and managed by Paul Hoffman, was a spectacular event that brought together esteemed scientists, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world in one place for one amazing evening. The event not only recognized the remarkable accomplishments of the award recipients but also fostered an atmosphere

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Building to Greatness: Previewing the Knicks’ Eventful Off-Season

by Tate Hutchinson After the Knicks were eliminated by the eventual finalist Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, fans hoping for their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 were left disappointed. But this season for the Knicks showed great potential, and will hopefully draw key free agents or trade targets to NYC to

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Center for Comprehensive Health Practice opens new facility in East Harlem

by Derrel Jazz Johnson Politicians and other notables were on hand in East Harlem for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP). Gale Brewer, New York City Council member, who provided funds to furnish the facility when she was Borough President of Manhattan, attended and spoke at the event. CCHP Board

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The Team of Destiny? Knicks Team Effort Yielding Dominant Results

by Tate Hutchinson CLEVELAND, OH – After 10 years, the Knicks have finally made it out of the first round, and it seems like the stars are aligning towards an unexpectedly deep playoff run in 2023. Wire to wire, the underdog New York Knicks were in cruise control against the favored Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

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