Harlem Tenants Council Meeting

More than 35 people from various sections of Harlem attended a Harlem Townhall meeting entitled, “Keeping the Pressure on the Harlem Politicians” last Thursday.
The meeting was hosted by the Harlem Tenants Council and was their second of four meetings this month.

One block finds a delicate balance

At 2190, white fish crackles in oil, a rotating electric fan barely dissipating the humid air. At 2194, four hands weave new hair into old at furious speed, Ivorian music playing in the background. At 2204, religious pictures line a sleek modern office, light pouring into the large windows. And at 2198, sales agents show potential customers floor plans for luxury apartments.

Person on the Street

East Harlem — Persons on 103rd street were asked the following question yesterday:

“If you were mayor of NYC for the day, what is the first thing you would do?”

Their ideas after the jump.

Block Party

East Harlem — New York City recorded 2,996 block parties last year.

Residents at 104th and Lexington streets enjoy a block party on Aug. 25.

Carlos, a local resident, Blake, of 107th street, and “Steady”, of the Bronx, discuss the possibilities for the future of the neighborhood.

Citizen Canine

West Harlem (Morningside Heights) — Dog walker Marcelo Guido, from Brazil, leads us through his day on Aug. 16.

[Headline credit: Professor Sig Gissler]