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Walk It Out! Family Walk & Run for the Village of Harlem THIS SATURDAY

Posted on March 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

This Saturday, March 24th from 12 noon – 3:00PM you can join “Walk It Out!” at the 2012 Annual Family Walk and Run! This is a fun-filled, physical activity-centered, free, family event that seeks to bring awareness of the need for participation in community programming to support health in Harlem!  This year’s event highlights senior fitness and intergenerational community health.  The walking will be indoors, at the Harlem Children’s Zone Armory.  The team with the most revolutions wins a prize! Free Registration, which includes a Healthy Lunch. Free Health Screenings by Harlem Hospital Center.  Free Exercise Demonstrations by New York Road Runners. 

The Harlem Children’s Zone Armory is located at 40 West 143rd Street – between Lenox and Fifth Avenues

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Health Care Services In Harlem

Posted on March 18, 2012 by | 2 Comments

 

Community Healthcare Network Helen B. Atkinson Health Center

By Icare4Harlem

Anyone who has gone without medical insurance knows that to see a physician, dentist, or any other medical professional can be a costly experience.  Often the uninsured/underinsured simply go without routine preventative care which can lead to life threatening events.  The Community Healthcare Network provides medical services at the Helen B. Atkinson (HBA) Health Center, east of Lenox Ave. on 115th St., in Central Harlem. A wide range of services is offered at this center.  Patients are able to receive Primary Care, HIV Care, Mental Health Care, Social Services, Health Education, Nutrition Services, Dental Care, Podiatry Services, Reproductive Health Care, and Services for Teens.

The Community Healthcare Network is a not-for-profit organization with several locations throughout New York City.  The health centers allow patients to receive care regardless of immigration status, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or ability to pay.  The commitment to meet the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care is apparent as you notice posters offering translation services in numerous languages.  The Network also ensures that the staff reflects the diversity within the community.

Dr. Sheree Morgan, DMD

Recently I had a chance to experience dental services at the HBA Health Center.  I was able to see Dr. Sheree Morgan, DMD.  She had a warm, jovial, and professional manner that put you at ease from the moment she asked the proverbial question, “When was your last dental visit?”  At one time I did not have dental coverage so I sheepishly admitted that I was overdue for a check-up–no punitive remarks or glaring eyes as Dr. Morgan proceeded with the examination.  I would also like to note that her assistant was very efficient. My x-rays were available before Dr. Morgan finished cleaning my teeth.  During the procedure, I found out that Dr. Morgan had a previous career as a chemist. Patients at the HBA Health Center should feel confident that Dr. Morgan is not only competent in dentistry but also understands the chemical interactions of the medications used in her line of work.

 

Community Healthcare Network

Helen B. Atkinson Health Center

81 West 115th St.

New York, NY 10026

212-426-0088

 

 

 

 

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Health for Harlem – Eat less Salt!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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By NativeNewYorker

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 9 out of 10 Americans have too much salt (sodium chloride) in their diets.  For those of us who have or are at risk for developing high blood pressure, reducing sodium intake is particularly important.

Food Labels

Not adding salt to cooked foods is a good first step but most of the salt we eat comes from processed foods and foods prepared in restaurants.  Sodium is already part of processed foods and cannot be removed but we can select lower sodium foods when possible and cook more foods ourselves, to better control how much sodium we eat.   Read the Nutrition Facts label while shopping 

Difference in Sodium

to find the lowest sodium options of your favorite foods.

According to a recent national CDC study, the leading sources of overall sodium consumption are bread and rolls, cold cuts/cured meats, pizza, poultry, soups, sandwiches such as cheeseburgers, cheese, pasta mixed dishes such as spaghetti with meat sauce, meat mixed dishes such as meatloaf with tomato sauce, and savory snacks like chips and pretzels. Together, these account for more than 40% of sodium consumption.  For kids, hotdogs and ready-to-eat cereals are in the top ten.   Click here to learn about things you can do at home, when eating in restaurants and while shopping to cut back on salt.

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Godspell

Posted on March 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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If you are looking for a treat, check out the current Broadway production of Godspell.

Excerpt from The Harlem River Dispatch:

More than forty years after its conception as a Carnegie Mellon thesis project, a Broadway revival of Godspell opened last week to mixed reviews at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

This energetic new production, which is staged in the round, features a hip, multi-racial cast of twenty-somethings, and is said to offer new musical arrangements, kinetic choreography, and up-to-the-minute cultural references, including shout-outs to the Occupy Wall Street movement and the recently deceased Steve Jobs, now playing with his iPad in paradise.

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Londel’s New Lounge Opens at 2131 Frederick Douglass

Posted on March 5, 2012 by | 3 Comments

By NativeNewYorker

Londel Davis, longtime Harlemite & owner of Londel’s Supper Club  at 2620 Frederick Douglass, has opened his new “L” (or is it “EL”?) Lounge about 25 blocks south of his well known restaurant. There is no sign on the door yet but friends who attended a pre-opening private event say the lounge is named for the long since dismantled 8th Avenue elevated train, pictures of which adorn

Pushcart vendors under the 8th Avenue elevated train at West 145th Street, Harlem, May 8, 1939.

8th Avenue El, May 1939

this classy new addition to Harlem’s “Gold Coast”. Fans of Londel’s unique blend of “continental, Cajun, and traditional Southern cuisine” will still have to travel to the 139th Street establishment – his new place is a bar lounge, not a restaurant.

(Historical image courtesy of the New York Public Library Digital Gallery, Image ID 1811327)

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Until the colour of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the colour of his eyes…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Until the philosophy which hold one race superior
And another
Inferior
Is finally
And permanently
Discredited
And abandoned -
Everywhere is war -
Me say war.
That until there no longer
First class and second class citizens of any nation
Until the colour of a man’s skin
Is of no more significance than the colour of his eyes -
Me say war.
That until the basic human rights
Are equally guaranteed to all,
Without regard to race -
Dis a war.
That until that day
The dream of lasting peace,
World citizenship
Rule of international morality
Will remain in but a fleeting illusion to be pursued,
But never attained -
Now everywhere is war – war.
And until the ignoble and unhappy regimes
that hold our brothers in Angola,
In Mozambique,
South Africa
Sub-human bondage
Have been toppled,
Utterly destroyed -
Well, everywhere is war -
Me say war.
War in the east,
War in the west,
War up north,
War down south -
War – war -
Rumours of war.
And until that day,
The African continent
Will not know peace,
We Africans will fight – we find it necessary -
And we know we shall win
As we are confident
In the victory
Of good over evil -
Good over evil, yeah!
Good over evil -
Good over evil, yeah!
Good over evil -
Good over evil, yeah!

—Bob Marley

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First Saturday Family Fun at the Schomburg: Make African Head Wraps

Posted on February 28, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By NativeNewYorker

The “First Saturday” of each month, the Schomburg Center presents a family-oriented program.  This Saturday, March 4th, internationally acclaimed fashion designer Imani McFarlane will show your children how to use gorgeous fabrics and African styles to highlight their hair. For ages 12 and up. All materials will be provided. Free!

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

515 Malcom X Blvd at 1
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 4 – 6 p.m.35th Street

For registration, go to www.schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com or call  (212) 491-2040      .

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The 5 and Diamond Oscar Party tonight!!!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Oscar Party at the 5 and Diamond tonight!!!!
Open bar, Games, Trivia, Hors D’ouvres,….And…..
cocktail creations named after every movie nominated for BEST PICTURE:

Why watch it at home when you can enjoy it with friends and Harlem neighbors in a great place like The 5 and Diamond.  See you there!

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February is Heart Health Month

Posted on February 21, 2012 by | 1 Comment

By NativeNewYorker

February is Heart Health Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has heart disease or has had a stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States – for both men and women.

In the U.S., one in every three deaths is from heart disease or stroke.  In our beloved community of Harlem, the prevalence of heart disease and the risk of death from heart disease is even higher than the national average.  There are things that each of us can do to improve our heart health.

Let’s fight back against heart disease and strokes by making heart-healthy choices about what we eat and how we live.   For more information about how to make heart healthy choices, check out the New York City Department of Health or American Heart Association websites.

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Night out with your EveryBlock Harlem neighbors Monday, February 27 from 6-9pm

Posted on February 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment
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Want to meet and mingle with some of your EveryBlock neighbors offline? Stop by Dinosaur BBQ (700 W. 125th St at 12th) on Monday, February 27 from 6-9pm.

Catch up with concerned and active neighbors, chat with your EveryBlock NYC community coordinator, while enjoying a drink and sliders. Let’s be better neighbors by working together to improve our blocks and community! Feel free to bring a friend along for this neighborhood get-together!

RSVP by emailing sarah@everyblock.com by Friday, February 24th.

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“The Sacred Sound of Jazz” Thursday February 23rd at Grace Congregational Church

Posted on February 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

As part of Black History Month, the Grace Congreagtional Church is hosting two performances by the Oikos Ensemble.  The Church is located on W 139 Street between Edgecomb and Frederick Douglass. Please call 212 694-8658 for more details.

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Melba’s – Still the Queen

Posted on February 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By NativeNewYorker

When it opened in 2005, Melba’s was one of the first new restaurants to arrive on Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Boulevard.  This warm, welcoming, elegant establishment  serves “American comfort food”.  The menu now includes a few “healthy eating” items as well as traditional southern dishes.  Melba’s is a favorite of local residents as well as a destination of choice for celebs, political VIPs,  and New Yorkers in-the-know .  The owner, Melba Wilson, can often be seen greeting her guests with the grace and style that are her trademarks.  NativeNewYorker recently shared an outstanding meal there with other HCL founders HarlemGuy, HarlemHouse and ICare4Harlem. Melba wasn’t there but the place still ran smoothly.  From the moment we walked in,  her friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff made us feel at home.  We started with appetizers – the catfish strips were yummy, and the drinks were also a hit.  I am not a Mojito lover but my colleague assured me that his was first rate.  Our entrees were all beautifully presented as well as delicious.

 HarlemGuy had the Melba’s signature Southern Fried Chicken and Eggnog Waffles, HarlemHouse really enjoyed the salmon with Melba’s famous mac & cheese and sauteed spinach; ICare4Harlem had the wine braised short ribs of beef and yours truly had the Chilean Sea Bass which was perfectly cooked.

We were almost too full for dessert but couldn’t resist sharing the chocolate mousse cake and the scrumptious homemade green apple sorbet.    We lingered long after the last morsel was finished, enjoying the amazing selection of old school music that was playing throughout our meal.  Often the music at Melba’s is pumping (sometimes a little too loudly for my taste) but this was a Sunday night and the sounds were perfect for ‘chillin’ with good friends.

If you haven’t been to Melba’s – go.   This small, classy establishment is still the Queen of Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Melba Wilson

Melba’s is located at 300 West 114th Street on Frederick Douglass Blvd.  It is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday and for brunch on Saturday & Sunday. Call (212) 864-7777 or email melbas@melbasrestaurant.com for information or reservations.  Melba’s also does catering; for information email  melbascatering@gmail.com.

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Gateway To Harlem on NY1 – Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Posted on February 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Bier International

Last week NY1 showed an entire segment on the renewed energy on Frederick Douglasss Boulevard between 110th and 124th streets.   Businesses and residents working together to make the strip a destination for all of the neighborhoods shopping needs.  They quote “What you’re now seeing is Frederick Douglass Boulevard is really becoming  sort of the Gateway to Harlem“.  A phrase we developed here at HarlemCondoLife “Your Gateway To Harlem” when we created our site.   They go on to mention some of the businesses on the Boulevard including Bier International, Harlem Flo, Harlem Vintage, MCMB Cleaners, The 5 and Diamond Restaurant, Nectar, Lido Restaurant and Bar all of which we have mentioned and reviewed here at HCL.  They also include short interview clips with owners Jai Jai Greenfield of Harlem Vintage, Louis Gagliano of Harlem Flo, Marcelo Orbe of MCMB Cleaners and Selene Martinez of 5 and Diamond.  Here is a link to the video clip    NY1 video clip.

This area continues to stay in the news and get more recognition.  Congratulations to the businesses mentioned in this report and to all of the businesses on FDB and the surrounding area.

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HARLEM TAVERN SUPER BOWL REDZONE PARTY

Posted on February 4, 2012 by | 1 Comment

If your looking for a good spot to watch the game this Sunday check out Harlem Tavern  SuperBowl Redzone Party 2012.   Indoor and outdoor seating with DJ.  Last call for brunch is 1:30pm.  Doors will reopen for Super Bowl party at 3pm.  First come first served for seating.  Come early!  This is one of the best places to see sporting events in the area so it’s going to be packed.  See you there.

LET’S GO GIANTS!

For more information-
facebook.com/harlemtavern 

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Pledge Your Support for the Harlem Art Festival

Posted on February 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The mission of the HarlemArtsFestival is to produce an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival in June of each year at the newly renovated Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park, free and open to the public, showcasing local performers and visual artists to inspire and nourish the artistic community in Harlem.

This year’s festival is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, on June 29th and 30th!

They seek artists from all disciplines to apply via their  website and submit their work, where a committee of established artistic presenters from Harlem with backgrounds in music, dance, theater, and visual arts will help select the artists that will perform each year.

This project will be part of Harlem’s addition to the larger, citywide commitment to provide free art in the public parks during the spring and summer months.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS & JOINT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

“This annual multidisciplinary event, the Harlem Arts Festival, will highlight the value of the arts to our city and the community. It is in true Harlem fashion to provide entertainment and enlightenment to visitors and residents alike. The Harlem Arts Festival is a fitting addition to the rich artistic history and cultural splendor that is so intrinsic in our community.”

- Senator Bill Perkins

They have already received pledged support from the following individuals and organizations from within the community, and would love your support too:

• Clyde Valentin: Executive Director of the Hip Hop Theater Festival
• Grace Aneiza Ali: President of Of Note Magazine Associate Director of the Dwyer Cultural Center
• Harlem Park to Park
• Homer E. Cook: Community Outreach Coordinator for the Global Technology Preparatory School & The NYC Department of Education
• Jan Willem Van Bergen: Board Member Adarsh Alphons Project
• Larry Scott Blackmon: Deputy Commissioner of Community Outreach, City of New York & Recreation
• Lawrence Rodriguez: Executive Director of Casa Frela Gallery
• Laura Greer: Programming Director from The Apollo
• Saundra Heath: Executive Director of Heath Gallery
• Senator Bill Perkins: New York State Senate, 30th District
• Simone Eccleston: Programming and Arts Education Manager of Harlem Stage
• Sidney Grant: Artistic Director at Ballroom Basix

Pledge you support on Kickstarter today!

Apply to participate today!

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