Bringing smiles to the community with cupcakes

May 15th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Video | Leave A Comment »

Bringing smiles to the community with cupcakes

Two New York City women bring smiles to under-served communities by baking cupcakes

NYC Marathon: A soulful welcome in Harlem

November 6th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Features | 1 Comment »

Claude Jay, a Harlem-based performer and business owner, acted as emcee of the Gospel Station singing and welcoming runners into the 21st mile of the race.  Photo byJoann Pan

A gospel music welcome for runners in Harlem.

In Harlem, hundreds celebrate the re-opening of founding father’s house

September 18th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Features | 2 Comments »

Revolutionary War re-enactors portraying soldiers of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment pose in front of the Hamilton Grange National Memorial in Harlem, Manhattan. From left to right: Thom Wooten, Fred Minus and Leon Brooks of Trenton, N.J. Photo by Louie Lazar

An unveiling ceremony for the newly restored Hamilton Grange in Harlem, Manhattan attracted hundreds of visitors Sept. 17.

Hip-hop artists raise HIV/AIDS awareness within African-American community

May 3rd, 2011  |  by  |  published in Features | 1 Comment »

Maria Davis hosts M.A.D. Wednesday's, an event held on the second Wednesday of every month to feature new artists and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in the African-American community. Photo by Jasmine Brown.

Local artists perform at M.A.D. Wednesday’s to promote HIV/AIDS awareness.

Hotdogs and Homework program reaches out to Harlem teens

March 20th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Features | Leave A Comment »

Eric, 8, shows off a sticker his tutor gave him at after school program, Hotdogs and Homework at 128th Street and Lenonx Avenue in Harlem. Eric and his tutor practice flashcards but also take time to be silly. Photo by Dayna Clark.

Hotdogs and Homework, a tutoring program at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Harlem, offers teens tutors and homework-friendly environment.

NYC Marathon: The perfect spot in East Harlem

November 8th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Features | Leave A Comment »

Noah Hopkins, of Colorado, supports the athletes of the Nov. 7, 2010 New York City Marathon and dances with the crowd on 5th Avenue in East Harlem, New York. Photo by Emily Canal.

From the stoop of Gaby’s apartment on 5th Avenue, the group of nine joined the neighborhood in cheering marathon runners.