Giant Ferris Wheel Could Spin On 125th Street In Harlem: Developer

The 180-foot-tall Harlem Wheel is part of a new plan to transform the 125th Street piers into a tourist spot.

Harlem Meer Performance Fest In Central Park Returns This Weekend

The popular, free music festival is back this summer after a pandemic hiatus, with performances starting on Sunday. Find out how to attend.

4 Harlem Playgrounds Hosting Free Movie Screenings This Summer

Starting Friday through August, free films are coming to four Harlem playgrounds, courtesy of the Parks Department. Here's the lineup.

Free Theater, Jazz Coming To Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park

Free nightly Shakespeare performances by the Classical Theatre of Harlem will be preceded by a jazz concert on Friday. Here's how to attend.

Huge Mural Project Beautifies East Harlem: PHOTOS

After a month of work, artists have transformed more than half a mile of construction fencing into colorful murals. Check out the art here.

Goats Are Coming Back To Riverside Park This Week

The unexpectedly popular "Running of the Goats" took Riverside Park by storm in 2019. After a year's hiatus, they're returning this week.

14 Movies That Will Make You Feel Extra Patriotic This July 4th

Favorites such as "Apollo 13," "Lincoln," "Hamilton," "Glory" and "Top Gun" are sure to give you all the patriotic feels this 4th of July.

Harlem's Apollo Theater To Open Historic Expansion Next Year

After years of work, the Apollo now says it is months away from opening two new theaters inside another historic venue on 125th Street.

What's New On Netflix: July 2021

Get the full list of movies and TV shows on Netflix this month, including the "Fear Street" trilogy and the return of "Never Have I Ever."

Harlem's Uptown Night Market Reveals Full Vendor Lineup

The hotly anticipated market coming to West Harlem this month revealed more than 40 confirmed vendors, many of them recognizable names.

New Harlem Cafe, Music Venue Aims To Restore Sugar Hill's Spirit

The Porch, a new music venue, cafe and bar, plans to pay tribute to Harlem's bygone jazz clubs while remaining affordable to neighbors.

'F9: The Fast Saga' Revvs Up On The Big Screen

Vin Diesel leads the returning cast of "F9: The Fast Saga," the ninth installment in the "Fast and Furious" movie franchise.

Endangered Harlem Garden Thrives, Even As Sale Looms

A small community garden has become a vital part of a West Harlem block, but its recent sale to a developer is threatening its future.

Last 3 Closed Harlem Library Branches To Reopen In July

The last three Harlem public library branches to remain closed throughout the pandemic will finally reopen for browsing and seating.

Father's Day 2021: 12 Best Movies To Watch

From hilarious comedies to real tear-jerkers, these dazzling dad-centric films will entertain the whole family on Father's Day.

4 Harlem Institutions Get Millions From MacKenzie Scott

Scott, the billionaire and former spouse of Jeff Bezos, donated $2.74 billion to hundreds of nonprofits — including these four in Harlem.

City Renames 2 Harlem Park Spaces For Black New Yorkers

A plaza in Riverside Park and a playground in northern Harlem now bear the names of a celebrated author and a civil rights pioneer.

Movie Reviews: 'In The Heights' And 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'

Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera star in "In The Heights," while James Corden returns for the sequel, "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway."

Harlem's New Uptown Night Market: Here Are The Vendors Joining

The new open-air market coming to West Harlem is set to begin later this summer. Six vendors have already been announced.

7 Best War Movies To Watch This Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend, check out this list of war films including "The Hurt Locker," "Lone Survivor" and "Patton" that will leave you breathless.

Popular Harlem Mural Project Is Back, Bigger Than Ever

The public art initiative that beautified construction fences around the East Harlem Metro-North station is returning with a bigger canvas.

Movie Reviews: 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' And 'Army Of The Dead'

Angelina Jolie plays a smokejumper in "Those Who Wish Me Dead," while Dave Bautista plays a former zombie mercenary in "Army of the Dead."

Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park Hosting Free Philharmonic Festival

The Harlem park is the latest spot chosen by the New York Philharmonic to host a pop-up weekend festival — starting Friday.

New 'Uptown Night Market' Coming To Harlem

Promising international food, arts and performances, the night market will be held this summer under West Harlem's Riverside Drive Viaduct.

Mother's Day 2021: 17 Best Movies To Watch

From hilarious comedies to real tear-jerkers, these dazzling mom-centric films will entertain the whole family on Mother's Day.

West Harlem Exhibition Shows Artists' Resilience During Pandemic

The exhibition, on view through May 22, aims to uplift Harlem artists who have faced "dislocation and uncertainty" during the pandemic.

Randall's Island Unveils 2 New Sculptures By Famed Artist

The two artworks by the artist Rubem Robierb include a tribute to racial justice protesters. They were unveiled Tuesday on Randall's Island.

What's New On Netflix: May 2021

Josh Duhamel and Leslie Bibb star as superheroes in "Jupiter's Legacy." Amy Adams plays the title character in "The Woman in the Window."

Giant Reclining Statue Of Liberty Installed In Morningside Park

The striking 24-foot statue of a weary-looking Statue of Liberty will be on view in Harlem's Morningside Park for a year.

Movie Reviews: 'Without Remorse' And 'Percy Vs Goliath'

Michael B. Jordan plays a man seeking vengeance in "Without Remorse," while Christopher Walken plays a prairie farmer in "Percy Vs Goliath."

Popular Harlem Open Street Could Be A Model For NYC, BP Says

An Open Street in East Harlem could shape the future of the city program that has sometimes struggled, Borough President Gale Brewer says.

East Harlem 'Open Culture' Street To Kick Off This Week

The new city program to block streets for artistic performances will host one of its first shows this week outside El Museo del Barrio.

11 'Open Culture' Streets Coming To Harlem

The new program will allow neighborhoods to block off streets for arts and cultural performances this summer. Here's what to know.

East Harlem's Museo Del Barrio To Open Major Latinx Art Exhibit

The exhibition, titled "ESTAMOS BIEN," will be El Museo del Barrio's first-ever large survey of Latinx art from the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Harlem Native Cicely Tyson To Have Public Viewing At Famed Church

A viewing for the actor, who died last week at 96, will be held next week at Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Harlem Man Joins Museum Of The City Of New York As VP

Harlem resident James C. Horton, formerly an executive at Carnegie Hall, will hold a brand-new role at the Fifth Avenue museum.

Central Park 5 Member Pens Memoir

Yusef Salaam's "Better, Not Bitter: Living On Purpose in The Pursuit of Racial Justice" will be published in the spring.

Mural By Famed Artist Unveiled At East Harlem School

The black-and-white work by 105-year-old artist Carmen Herrera at East Harlem's JHS 99 could be a "new Manhattan landmark," organizers say.

Dancing Through Quarantine And Harlem — In A Bubble

A group from the Dance Theater of Harlem has social distanced from the outside world.

Giant, Reclining Statue Of Liberty To Land In Morningside Park

A giant sculpture of a reclining, weary-looking Statue Of Liberty will land in Morningside Park next month and remain in place for a year.

New Documentary Follows Rise Of Harlem's Black Lives Matter Mural

As a giant Black Lives Matter mural took shape along a Harlem boulevard this summer, film crews were documenting every step of the process.

John Lewis Film To Be Screened Outdoors In East Harlem

A film about the life of John Lewis, the late congressman and civil rights icon, will be screened outdoors Tuesday at the Africa Center.

Local Artists Finish Harlem Black Lives Matter Mural

Eight local artists and volunteers from Harlem community groups helped paint the mural on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.

Black Lives Matter Mural To Be Painted On Harlem Street

The mural will stretch two full blocks of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.

Africa Center Debuts Black Lives Matter Mural On Juneteenth

The mural on the Fifth Avenue cultural center's facade pays tribute to Black people who have lost their lives to racism.

Remote Benefit Concert To Raise Funds For Harlem's Apollo Theater

Performers include: Kool & the Gang, Gary Clark Jr., The Root's “Captain” Kirk Douglas and Michael McDonald.

Harlem Stage To Hold Virtual Fundraiser Amid Coronavirus Closure

The Harlem performing arts venue was shut down by state social distancing mandates to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Harlem Figure Skating Gala Pivots From Ice To Internet

The 23-year-old group is the only organization for girls of color that combines education with access to figure skating.

Harlem Youth Nonprofit To Connect Kids With Famed Artists

Harlem's Brotherhood/Sister Sol will work with Bill T. Jones and Carrie Mae Weems to teach neighborhood kids about art.

East Harlem School Mural To Feature Carmen Herrera Design

The mural will be unveiled on the famed artist's 105th birthday.