The Harlem Night Market returns to the historic La Marqueta this weekend. Come out the last weekend before Christmas to celebrate the best food, makers and music from across East and West Harlem. Not to mention, that DJ’s Ted Smooth and Stormin' Norman will be doing their thing on the wheels of steel. See you there.
Check out: Spread Love: The Harlem Night Market
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Be honest. Either way, come meet Santa at Tryon Public House (4740 Broadway) tomorrow, Sunday, December 19 from 6 to 8 pm.
Check out: 12/19/21: Meet Santa @ Tryon Public House
We may be done with the pandemic but the pandemic is not down with us. In fact, just yesterday, NY State reported 21,027 new cases. An All-time record. 10,286 in NYC alone. S/O to incoming Manhttan Borough President Mark Levine for his continued leadership on this crucial issue.
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Gregg McQueen of the Bronx Free Press gave us the history making news that the first Black woman has been selected as NYC’s next Police Commissioner. Keechant Sewell “will become the first woman Commissioner in the 176-year history of the NYPD, and the third Black person to hold the post.”
Check out: First female NYPD Commissioner appointed | Bronx Free Press
From writer Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Harlem follows a group of ambitious and driven women as they navigate life, love and friendship in Harlem, NYC. The series boasts a stellar cast that includes Meagan Good, Jerrie Johnson, Shoniqua Shandai, Grace Byers and Whoopi Goldberg. Catch Harlem on Amazon Prime NOW.
Check out: Uptown On TV: Harlem On Prime
Simply stated, Video Music Box was instrumental in making Hip-Hop a global phenomenon. You’re Watching Video Music Box Chronicles the longest-running music video show in the world, Video Music Box, launched and hosted in New York City by visionary DJ and MC Ralph McDaniels. With four decades of never-before-seen footage from McDaniel’s packed vault, the film spotlights the series’ global influence on Hip Hop, along with his professional and personal triumphs. Catch You’re Watching Video Music Box only on Showtime right NOW.
Check out: Spread Love: You're Watching Video Music Box
In New York City, children enter kindergarten in the fall of the calendar year they turn five, and are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same school until its final elementary grade. With that said, the kindergarten application is open! Apply online now with MySchools.nyc., by phone at 718-935-2009 or at a Family Welcome Center. The deadline to apply is January 18, 2022.
Check out: Apply To Kindergarten Now
We leave you with this awesome pic from @bronxstreetshots. See you next week familia.
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