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2 Harlem News Group COMMUNITY HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Mayor Bloomberg Announces Country’s Largest Continuous Free Public WiFi Network Covering 95 City Blocks in Harlem ayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on tion and the Mayor’s Fund, we are wiring nearly 100 “I have been hoping for years that we The New York City Department of Infor- Wednesday, December 12th, the launch of blocks in Harlem and giving 80,000 New Yorkers could somehow make this happen for our children mation Technology and Telecommunications and the Ma new outdoor public WiFi network in another tool for success.” and families, so I am personally delighted this day Technology Development Corporation are oversee- Harlem accessible to all users at no cost. The Harlem “This unprecedented free network is pos- has arrived,” said Geoffrey Canada, President and ing the WiFi network’s implementation working WiFi network will extend 95 city blocks, from 110th sible thanks to private generosity and public know- CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone. “Today, being closely with technology provider, Sky-Packets. The to 138th Streets between Frederick Douglass Boule- how,” said Deputy Mayor Holloway. “With the connected to the world and being competitive in the project will be implemented in three phases: vard and Madison Avenue making it the largest con- management skills of the Technology Development global marketplace means access to the Internet, I. Phase One: 110th to 120th Street, tinuous free outdoor public wireless network in the Corporation and the IT infrastructure expertise of which is essential to evening the digital playing field between Madison Avenue & Frederick Douglass nation. The network, which will be rolled out in our Department of Information, Telecommunications for our kids.” Blvd. Scheduled for completion in December 2013. three phases in coordination with the city’s Technol- and Technology, New Yorkers will have access to “We are honored to work with the II. Phase Two: 121st to 126th Street, ogy Development Corporation and the Department the largest free network in the nation in record time.” Mayor’s Fund, Harlem Children’s Zone and our between Madison Avenue & Frederick Douglass of Information Technology and Telecommunica- “Increasing wireless connectivity helps to other local partners to facilitate the Harlem Free Blvd. Scheduled for completion in February 2014. tions, will increase digital access for approximately strengthen neighborhoods for those who live, work, Wifi project,” said Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman. III. Phase Three: 127th to 138th Street, 80,000 Harlem residents, including 13,000 public and visit and is a key component of the Bloomberg “We are proud New Yorkers and believers in the between Madison Avenue & Frederick Douglass housing residents, as well as businesses and visitors Administration’s efforts to ensure digital inclusion,” communities and the people that make this city Blvd. Scheduled for completion in May 2014. in the area. The free public network will serve the said Chief Information and Innovation Officer Rahul extraordinary. We hope that increased access to the The Harlem WiFi network will provide a community for an initial five-year term and is fund- Merchant. “The Harlem WiFi network extends wire- Internet and its extensive resources will serve to fast Internet connection from portable devices com- ed through a generous donation from the Fuhrman less access to thousands of New Yorkers, enabling advance educational opportunities and support com- pletely free of charge. The network will be available Family Foundation to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance convenient free connectivity on-the-go. Thank you munity development across a broad area of the city.” 24/7 in outdoors locations within the zone, with New York City. The first phase, extending from to our partners in this project for their commitment “As more than 13,000 public housing resi- unlimited access. Enabling connectivity is a key 110th to 120th Streets between Madison Avenue and to expanding our City’s digitally connected commu- dents will benefit from having access to free WiFi, component of increasing technology inclusion city- Frederick Douglass Boulevard, is underway and the nities.” this will be a big boost in helping our residents wide. From public WiFi in over 50 parks and access remaining phases will be complete by May 2014. “Combining the passion of private sup- bridge the digital divide,” said NYCHA Chairman to computers and the web through NYCHA’s Digital The Mayor was joined at the announcement by Chief porters with the expertise of City agencies and local John Rhea. “We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Van, to computer courses at senior centers and Information and Innovation Officer Rahul Merchant, community members has allowed us to provide pio- Mayor’s Fund for NY, along with Sky Packets and libraries and subsidized broadband for thousands of Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman, Mayor’s Fund to neering public services like this initiative,” said the Furman Foundation in providing this service; as low-income residents, today more New Yorkers are Advance New York City President Megan Sheekey, Megan Sheekey, President of the Mayor’s Fund to well as the very able collaboration of the Harlem connected than ever before. Many of these programs Chief Digital Officer Rachel Haot, New York City Advance New York City. “We are very grateful to Children’s Zone in helping to spread the word of the are possible through the NYC Connected Communi- Housing Authority Chairman John Rhea and Harlem the Fuhrman Family Foundation and the Harlem free WiFi availability.” ties initiative. Formerly funded through the Ameri- Children’s Zone President and Chief Executive Offi- WiFi network partners for their commitment to this “It is an honor to work with the City of can Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Broadband cer Geoffrey Canada. collaborative model and dedication to making New New York to provide this free digital resource to the Technology Opportunities Program, NYC Connect- “Our new Harlem wireless network brings York a truly 21st-Century city.” visitors and residents of Harlem,” said Henry ed Communities recently received city funding to critical connectivity to residents and visitors, giving “Internet access is critical to New York Quintin, CEO of Sky-Packets. “In today’s society continue its technology programs, enabling more them 24/7 access to everything from education mate- City’s digital future, and today’s announcement will Internet access has become more of a necessity than New Yorkers to continue to access critical digital rials for kids, to information about Harlem’s rich his- spur technology education, innovation and economic a luxury. Over the years Harlem has seen a transfor- resources. tory and attractions, to everyday needs like paying opportunity,” said Rachel Haot, New York City’s mation in its neighborhood and this is just another In addition to the phased WiFi implemen- bills, checking library hours – or even just keeping Chief Digital Officer. “This historic public WiFi life enhancing amenity that will help reduce the digi- tation, Harlem Children’s Zone will be increasing tabs on the Knicks and Nets,” said Mayor partnership in Harlem is the largest in the City’s his- tal divide in an area where access may not be easy to awareness and network use among Harlem residents, Bloomberg. “In 2013 being successful requires being tory and will strengthen the community as it con- obtain.” businesses, and visitors. connected; thanks to the Fuhrman Family Founda- nects more New Yorkers than ever before.”
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5 6 Harlem News Group December 12, 2013 the twolargest employersshouldbe hours andlowpay. The workersat Walmart, givesitsworkersfew second-largest employerbehind giants likeMcDonald's,theworld's multibillion-dollar multinational omy. ing ofwhatiswrongwithourecon- meet willgiveabetterunderstand- Their dailystruggletomakeends who labortobuildthiscountry. ica thatnowheislisteningtothose yielded little.Heshouldshow Amer- to talkaboutcreatingjobshave His meetingswithcorporateheads day andwiththefast-foodstrikers. workers whoprotestedonBlackFri- should sitdownandmeetwiththe speech oninequality. First,he things toaddrealmeaninghis tually justicewinsout. change ifpeoplejuststandup,even- time toreflectonhowtheworldcan tice. The passingofMandelaisa world-class standardbearerforjus- saw thelossofNelsonMandela,a mum wages. Washington toactonraisingmini- ers, showingtheycannotwaitfor spread ofstrikesbyfast-foodwork- coincided withthenationwide is stackedagainstthem."Histiming matter howhardtheywork,thedeck "rooted inthenaggingsensethatno icans' frustrationwith Washington is place. of inequalityhasledustothewrong long pathto America's currentlevel HARLEM .QUEENSBROOKLYNBRONX L Harlem News Group starting adialogueonhowthe Obama deliveredanaddress, ast week,PresidentBarack America cannotstandtallif The presidentcandotwo Unfortunately, thedayalso The presidentsaidthat Amer- OPT ED: By WilliamSpriggs IsOn The March ca overplayeditshandatcheapening large partbecausecorporate Ameri- Friday salesweredownthisyear;in $25,000 ayear. don't evenmakealivingwageof Walmart, themajorityofassociates ty ratherthanrisinglifestyles. At drifted tocreateincreasinginequali- at theheartofhowourpolicieshave benefitstoeatis ers needingSNAP human sacrificeof America's work- cheap Chineseelectronicswiththe relate demandsforcheapfood,or we demandtoeatcheaphamburgers. than theyaretothehumansacrifice McDonald's environmentalmess how muchitcoststocleanup runoff tomakeMcNuggetsask polluted riversfromchickenfarm more sensitizedthatifMcDonald's ically, people in America arefar Trag- tance doesahamburger cost? SNAP, Medicaidandhousing assis- need tobeaskingishowmuchin hamburger? Instead,whatpeople what wouldthatdotothepriceofa McDonald's workergot$15anhour, tom spreadingfatteningfoods. don't need,likeheartstopping,bot- education-not moreofsomethingwe more ofsomethingweneed-like dollar subsidiesareusedtoproduce than $1billion.Generallybillion- fast-food workersisalittlehigher assistance tosupportthelivesof benefits, Medicaidandhousing al Assistance Program(SNAP) ernment onSupplementalNutrition- the billionsspentbyfederalgov- ic engine. the customersthatdriveaneconom- But, thetideisturning.Black Our nationalinabilityto Everyone wantstoaskifa Instead, McDonald'sshareof want closed. that promise. That isthedeficitwe policies thatworkagainstfulfilling promise andtherealityofyears close thegapbetween America's the budgetbeingsubmittedwill striker upinthegalleryandtellhow Union, heshouldpointtoafast-food reduces childpoverty. should scorehisbudgettoseehowit to seehowitreducesinequality. He deficit. Heshouldscorehisbudget talks aboutmorethanthefiscal dent candoisproduceabudgetthat fight fortheirshare. closed whenworkersstandupto workers knowthatgapwillbe fast-food workersandthe Walmart education ortraining. The striking cannot closethatgapthroughmore rise inpayofthetop1percent. We ing inequality, becauseittracksthe they takehomeisthefuelofris- America's workersmakeandwhat went tohighschool. four-year degreesandthosewho ers sag-allworkers,eventhosewith climb, whilethewagesofourwork- of America's workerscontinuesto be morethan$15. The productivity the growthinproductivityitwould $21; haditkeptupwithonlyhalf then todayitwouldbemorethan American workers'productivity, wage of1968hadkeptpacewith the valueofwork.Ifminimum nomic justice. just thebeginningofamarchtoeco- the fast-foodstrikesthisweekare the Thanksgiving Holiday. Similarly, In JanuaryattheState ofthe The secondthingthepresi- And thatgapbetweenwhat America haslosttouchwith Vol. 13,No.50December12,2013 www.harlemnewsgroup.com BROOKLYN COMMUNITYNEWS www.harlmenewsgroup.com HARLEM COMMUNITYNEWS QUEENS COMMUNITYNEWS ..Bx#75 YN 10027 NY Box#1775,NY P.O. [email protected] BRONX COMMUNITYNEWS To subscribe goto Publisher /Editor rate cardandmore Published Weekly Pat Stevenson, Advertise in For ourmediakit, 212-996-6600 our website information or emailus call us go to: EDITORIAL Harlem News Group REAL ESTATE HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX MAINTAINING YOUR HOME: “Financial Assistance Programs” By Rev. Charles Butler, HCCI
ast week I highlighted the Mort- payment then they could afford. This payment and/or rent and total amount ments will include: court papers, Once the gage Assistance Program (MAP) already high mortgage compounded with owed. (3) Household composition - list of application has been reviewed you will Lavailable to help homeowners who the sagging economy and stagnant unem- all individuals residing on the property, For information or questions are currently experiencing financial diffi- ployment rate created a combination des- their ages and relationship. (4) A narrative related to the home buying process or culty. Today we will look at another pro- tined for financial failure: an extremely stating the problem the following docu- foreclosure prevention, contact Rev. gram available through the New York high volume of mortgage delinquencies ments and verification (5) Assistance Charles Butler at (212)281-4887 ext.131 Times Fund called the Neediest Case Pro- and mortgage defaults. Many homeown- amount requested. The attached docu- or email at [email protected]. gram. This program is designed to pro- ers were caught out there without any vide financial assistance to affected warning and now must face the dreaded families and individuals, by helping them consequences of losing their homes secure stable and affordable housing. Eli- The basic eligibility requirements gible families who are losing their homes include the following: (1) Homeowners as a result of predatory practices can include modest and low-income families receive up to $10,000 in financial support and individuals who are losing their for relocation or home retention. It can homes as a result of subprime mortgage also be used by their tenants who are issues, including renters leasing apartment being forced to vacate their apartment in multi-family houses. (2) Individuals because of the impending foreclosure, and or families must have income to sus- relocate as a result of the homeowner in tain their financial obligations of the cur- danger of losing their homes to foreclo- rent or new dwelling beyond the sure or who have already lost their homes expenditures provided through the Needi- to foreclosure and need help with reloca- est Cases grant. (3) Applicants are tion expenses. screened by a housing partner agency This fund focuses on assisting with expertise in subprime lending. homeowners who have received subprime The application process will loans resulting in either a higher fixed require you d to provide documents and interest rate, an adjustable rate or option verification to the following list of ques- arm mortgages which consequently forced tions: (1) Sources of monthly income and them in them making higher mortgage amounts; (2) Total monthly mortgage H a r l e m
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7 8 Harlem News Group December 12, 2013 7278 orvisitwww.amnh.org Columbus Avenue.Call212-313- between CentralParkWestand for EarthandSpaceisat81stStreet Main entrancetotheRoseCenter for adultsand$8.50children. space. Memberticketsare$13.50 spectacular scenesindeep seminal scientificinstrumentsand matic cosmicphenomena, turing exquisiterenderingsofenig- the showbeginsat11:00amFea- hour exceptWednesdayswhen day 10:30am-4:00pmeveryhalf deGrasseTyson. MondaythruFri- Planetarium, DARK UNIVERSEattheHayden NOW untilAugust2014, 1672 [email protected] 103rd St.,NY,NY.Phone:212-534- located at1220FifthAvenue Museum oftheCityNewYorkis days aweek,10:00am-6:00pm.The $6.00, Families$20.00.Open7 Seniors andStudentswithI.D. phy. Admission:Adults:$10, International CenterofPhotogra- sented inconjunctionwiththe ing efforts.Thisexhibitionispre- effects, andtheongoingrebuild- tions, thestorm'sdestructive York region,includingprepara- hurricane's impactontheNew before-and-after imagesofthe juried exhibitionfeaturesstriking images inthestorm'swake.The responded toanopencallfor sional andamateur,who sand photographers,bothprofes- on worksubmittedbyoverathou- storm Sandy,RisingWatersdraws one-year anniversaryofSuper- raphers. Presentedtomarkthe amateur andprofessionalphotog- Sandy's wrathsubmittedbyboth Waters, anexhibitionofHurricane City ofNewYork Rising Waters.TheMuseumofthe NOW throughMarch2,2014 narrated byNeil presents Rising CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR OFCOMMUNITY chorus, withkeyboardistTamara favorites performedbytheBCS ers, withcarols,andholiday by Berlioz,Rachmaninoffandoth- featuring Poulenc'sGloria,works tide seasonwithclassicalmusic Parkchester. CelebratetheYule- Church, Paul's EvangelicalLutheran Annual HolidayConcertatSt. René Galvánonfortheir32nd (BCS) andmusicdirectorRobert Join TheBronxConcertSingers Dec 15,4:30pm information, call(212)870-6784. $10 Children12&UnderFormore Admission, $15Seniors/Students, Rutter. Admission:$25General Hoiby, AmandaSingerandJohn selections bycomposersLee include traditionalsongsand the fullcongregation.Musicwill ed byaseaoflitcandlesheld the gloriousgothicNave,illuminat- munity singingof"SilentNight"in and choir,culminatinginthecom- as carolssungbycongregation handbells, flute,andviola;aswell for choir,carillon,harp,organ, tures musicfromaroundtheworld son throughsong.TheFestivalfea- celebrates thebeautyofsea- ditions atTheRiversideChurch, of thelong-standingChristmastra- The CandlelightCarolFestival, 120th &122ndStreets)Presentsthe at 490RiversideDrive(between Interracial Congregationlocated nominational, Internationaland The RiversideChurch,anInterde- Dec 15,4-6pm visit theboxoffice. ets gotokupferbergpresents.orgor Kissena Blvd,FlushingNY.Fortick- Queens College. Kupferberg CenterfortheArts, music ofAshfordandSimpsonat Valerie Simpsonperformingthe Dec 14,8pm 1891 McGrawAvenue,in Located at65-30 one Olivia Organics,Gaia'sEssence, mann. 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Super Sabado!atMuseoElBarrio Dec 21 www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org 1pm-6pm), oronlineat phone at718-951-4500(Tues-Sat, each, andcanbepurchasedby at BrooklynCollegeTicketsare$10 lyn CenterforthePerformingArts Westchester. formed byDanceTheatrein THE COLONIALNUTCRACKERPer- Dec 15,2pm bronxconcertsingers.org. ingers.org oremailBCS_info@ 4641, visitwww.bronxconcerts information pleasecall(917)743- chamber orchestra.Formore Cashour, professionalsoloistsand Will beheldAtBrook- Free for 212-876-8800 55 West116thStreet(Bet.5th&Lenox) 212-423-1826 1838 2ndAvenue@East95thStreet admission isFreetothepublic. and continuesuntil8:00pm.The zaa programbeginsat4:00pm Fifth Avenueentrances.TheKwan- 135th StreetbetweenLenoxand Center inHarlemlocatedatWest Films. BeingheldattheKennedy tions, childrenfacepainting,and Alumni Choir,KarateDemonstra- Line Dancers;TheBoysandGirls hop artist".PlustheCenters'Soul Mukamabano andDrama,B"hip performances byClaudine and drummers.Inadditiontosolo and HarambeyAfricandancers formances includes:Bokandeye ings fortheoccasion.Culturalper- ancestors withlibationsandgreet- tural drumceremonialcalltothe bration ofKwanzaaincludescul- The gatheringandculturalcele- 3rd AnnualKwanzaainHarlem The CircleofBrothersPresentsthe Dec 304-8pm terOnline.org. 6pm) oronlineatBrooklynCen- at 718-951-4500(Tues-Sat,1pm- and canbepurchasedbyphone $45/$36 (orchestra/mezzanine) holiday favorites.Ticketsare their biggesthitsalongwithsome wop andR&Bartistsperforming will featurechart-toppingdoo- way BillLee,"thisholidayconcert Hosted byWCBS-FM101.1's"Broad- at 8pmwithAnR&BChristmas. on Saturday,December21,2013 lege continuesits2013-14season the PerformingArtsatBrooklynCol- lyn College. ter forthePerformingArtsatBrook- An R&BChristmasAtBrooklynCen- Dec 21,8pm munications Group. Tall GirlProductions,WalkerCom- Puzzles forUs.Entertainment:Walk Brooklyn Centerfor . Harlem News Group EVENTS HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Dr. Maulana Karenga in Brooklyn The Circle of Brothers Presents December 27th for 47th Anniversary The Third Annual Kwanzaa Harlem Celebration of Kwanzaa to Honor Nia “Purpose” he National Association of Trio. KowTeff is one of Brooklyn’s n honor Kwanzaa and the six the ancestors with libations and Kawaida Organizations (NAKO) leading community based African Dias- day principle "Nia" (which greetings for the occasion. Cultural Tand the International African Arts pora folkloric arts institution. The name means Purpose), the Circle of performances includes: Bokandeye Festival (IAAF) will present the 47th KowTeff, means “coming from above” I Brothers, with the Kennedy Center and Harambey African dancers and anniversary celebration of Kwanzaa. in Senegal’s Wolof language. Donald The creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Smith is a pianist and vocalist extraodi- and a growing listing of several drummers. In addition to solo per- Karenga will deliver his yearly naire, with the unique ability to commu- cultural and community organiza- formances by Claudine Mukama- founder’s statement entitled “Celebrat- nicate with the human soul through his tional partners, community leaders bano and Drama, B "hip hop ing and Living Kwanzaa: Sowing and musical skills. Smith is widely recog- are collective gathering to present artist". Plus the Centers' Soul Line Harvesting Seeds of Good”. nized for his vocal hits “Expansions” an afternoon to celebrate cultural Dancers; The Boys and Girls Dr. Karenga is professor and and “Peace” written by pianist Horace contributions, give praise, educate Alumni Choir, Karate Demonstra- chair of Africana Studies at California Silver. and to share the first fruits of the tions, children face painting, and State University, Long Beach (CSULB). This event will take place on He holds two Ph D’s, his first in politi- Friday, December 27th., 2013 on the harvest in an inclusive lighting of Films. cal science and his second in social 2nd principle of the Nguzo Saba (the the Kwanzaa candles, cultural sto- Visit Kwanzaa cultural ven- ethics. He is the foremost exponent of Seven Principles) Kujichagulia (Self rytelling, dancing and drumming. dors and craft artists, raffle draw- Maatian ethical thought, having devel- determination) from 6pm to 9:30pm. The Circle of Brothers ings, buffeted refreshments for1 oped over the last three decades, a cre- The program will start at 6:45pm at Third Annual Kwanzaa will take participants and concludes with a ative and scholarly Kawaida PS/MS, MacDonough St. (between place on Monday, December 30, drum and community dance circle. interpretation of ancient Egyptian ethi- Lewis St.and Marcus Garvey), 11233. 2013 at the Kennedy Center in For more information, con- cal thought as a living tradition and a Admission is $12.00 in useful philosophical option for critical advance, $15.00 at the door, $8.00 for Harlem located at West 135th tact: Haja Worley COB Kwanzaa reflection on the urgent issues of our seniors and children under 12. For pre- Street between Lenox and Fifth Planning Committee Chair (212) time. An activist- scholar of national registration and information call (718) Avenue entrances. The Kwanzaa 662-2878 [email protected] or and international recognition, he has 789-3264. program begins at 4:00pm and Gregg Mills, COB Kwanzaa, Plan- had a far-reaching effect on Black intel- Vendors who pre-register will continues until 8:00pm. The ning Member, (212) 749-5298 - lectual and political culture since the be charged $35.00, and $45.00 on the admission is Free to the public. [email protected] 1960’s. day of the event. For vending registra- The gathering and cultural Artistic performances will per- tion and information call (718) 479- formed by KowTeff African Dance and 4186. celebration of Kwanzaa includes Drum Troupe and the Donald Smith cultural drum ceremonial call to H a r l e m
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9 Harlem News Group EVENTS HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Jacob Soul Food Restaurant Gives Back - Disney Dreamers Academy Judges Gather to Select Free Dinners During Thanksgiving By Pat Stevenson the Next Class of Disney Dreamers Academy
n Thanksgiving afternoon at about es. Volunteers included business owners, fami- invited guests. 12:30 I arrived at Jacob Restaurant lies and residents of the community. Princess Before opening the restaurant, Owhere the line was down the block. As Jenkins, owner of the Brownstone with her Rachid worked in the food service business for I approached the front door, a homeless man husband Polo and daughter Jasmine were more than 10 years. "One day I decided that I was out front with his shopping cart, eating a among the volunteers. could do it better than the rest. I have a large Photo (l-r) (left to right) Disney Dreamer Acad- plate of food he had gotten from Jacobs. He Named after his father, Jacob is a following because I offer fresh food. They can emy alum Princeton Parker, Essence Communications Pres- just looked up at me and said “God is Good.” family business run by Rachid Niang and Kim feel at home here. I have an open kitchen at the ident Michelle Ebanks, entertainer and talk show host Steve Harvey and Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champi- Since opening in 2008, Jacob Soul Lum Chan Niang. They have two young chil- first restaurant on Lenox Ave so my customers on Tracey D. Powell showcase the winning 100 applica- Food Restaurant & Salad Bar has opened their dren who were born after the opening in 2008, can watch my staff prepare their meals in a tions for the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve doors on Thanksgiving Day, providing dinners Soda Niang and Jacob Niang. Rachid is stead- clean environment. It's important, especially Harvey and Essence Magazine. The four were among 11 judges who gathered in Chicago over the weekend to for the Harlem community. In addition to tra- fast in his belief that businesses in the commu- these days, to find quality, quantity, variety review and select the essays of the teen applicants. The 100 ditional turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, nity should work together and one should give and affordable food that is also good to eat," selected will receive an all-expense paid trip to the Walt the menu included more than 42 buffet items, back to the community which supports them. said Rachid. Disney World Resort to experience a 4-day program that including crispy fried chicken, macaroni and They have given generously to non-profit Jacob Restaurant is one of New inspires and fuels their dreams, helps them dream bigger, discover a world of possibilities and get a jumpstart on cheese, collard greens, candied yams, potato organizations and churches. After Hurricane York's most affordable, reputable caterers rou- making those dreams come true! Nearly 10,000 teens from salad, home-made peach cobbler, corn bread, Sandy last year, Rachid prepared hot meals tinely preparing and delivering foods for orga- across the U.S. applied this year by answering a series of Jerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat, peas and rice, and fed more than 200 people in Far Rock- nizations, churches, associations, clubs and essay questions about their dreams. The winners will be announced on Dec. 17 at www.disneydreamer sacademy. salad, fruit, etc. Free dinners, with a dessert away. residents throughout New York City's five bor- com. and beverage were served starting at 10:30a. at In the past, Grammy award winning oughs. After originally getting selected to the 2011 the two Jacob locations at 373 Lenox Avenue icon, Roberta Flack has help distribute For more information go to Disney Dreamers Academy, Parker is the first program and 2695 Frederick Douglass Blvd. More Thanksgiving meals at Jacobs, along with www.jacobrestaurant.com or call 212-866- alumni to become a judge and he will speak during the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy program. than 20 volunteers helped to serve up the dish- community leaders and politicians, who were 3663 (photo by: Disney/Todd Anderson) 3 1 0 2
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11 Harlem News Group HOLIDAY HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX New Twist on a Classic Holiday Celebration (Statepoint) hanksgiving traditionally marks budget for under $10. According to cakes add a sweet surprise everyone the beginning of the holiday French law and following a century- will love. Tseason. Ever since the Gimbel old tradition, Beaujolais Nouveau is Try out this tempting twist on Brothers Department Store in released annually on the third Thurs- the classic deviled eggs recipe from Philadelphia put up the first Thanks- day of November with celebrations the 1920s, a perfect pairing with giving Day Parade in 1920, this around the world. The first wine of the Beaujolais Nouveau. decade became well known as the harvest, Beaujolais Nouveau is versa- Curried Deviled Eggs golden era of celebration, revelry and tile and food-friendly – the perfect Ingredients joy. wine for every festive gathering. Tra- • 6 eggs Channel the spirit of the ditionally served slightly chilled, this • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt 1920s, by adding twists to your classic fruit-forward wine will please red and • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise holiday celebration. From food to white wine lovers alike. • 1 tablespoon lemon juice music to wine, there are plenty of Whether you’re serving fun • 2 teaspoons curry powder stress-free ways to bring the light- appetizers or a classic holiday meal, • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper hearted fun from this bygone era back Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to your holiday party: is a great “go to” wine for a wide vari- • Paprika, for garnish •Skip flowers. Instead, create ety of dishes. To learn more about the Directions: drama with eye-catching centerpieces history of the wine, visit Place eggs in a saucepan and of feather plumes draped in long www.Duboeuf.com. cover with enough cold water to cover fer the yolks to a bowl. Using a fork, strands of faux pearls. It’s a simple To add extra elegance to your the eggs by two inches. Bring water to mash yolks with all ingredients way to give the room a classic look. table, try a splash of 1920s style and a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and (except the garnish). Mix well, and •For a real crowd pleaser, fill serve the wine in crystal glassware on cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, evenly spoon mixture into whites. the room with the smooth sounds of etched, vintage silver trays. and still covered, let rest for 12 min- Sprinkle lightly with paprika and Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and • For another fresh spin on the utes. serve. Billie Holiday. Or use the room as classic taste of the Golden Age, serve Gently crack the egg shells Yield: One dozen deviled eggs your canvas to evoke the cozy atmos- up this menu of 1920s-inspired dishes: and peel under cool running water, Without fuss, you can put a phere of a Norman Rockwell painting. curried deviled eggs, chorizo-stuffed drying on paper towels. fresh twist on tradition this holiday • Bring your celebration to life mushrooms and cider glazed roast Slice eggs in half lengthwise. season and bring a bygone era of cele- with a vibrant wine that fits every turkey. For dessert, bite-sized lemon Reserve whites on a platter, and trans- brations into your own home. 3 1 0 2
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12 Harlem News Group HEALTH HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Uninsured African Americans Eligible for Medicaid, CHIP or Tax Credits in the Health Insurance Marketplace ix out of ten uninsured African or tax credits to help with the cost of areas. A 27-year-old in Atlanta with 100 percent of the federal poverty Americans may be eligible for premiums. an income of $25,000 can pay as lit- level live in states that are not SMedicaid, CHIP or tax credits “The health care law is work- tle as $105 a month for a bronze plan expanding Medicaid. The number of in the Health Insurance Marketplace ing to address long standing dispari- after applying the tax credit, while a uninsured African Americans who 95 percent of uninsured ties in health care coverage and family of four with an income of may be eligible for access to health African Americans might qualify for improve the health of the African $50,000 could pay $148 a month for coverage at a lower cost would lower costs on coverage if all states American community,” said Secre- a bronze plan after applying the tax increase from 60 to 95 percent if all expanded Medicaid tary of Health and Human Services credit. states adopted the Medicaid expan- According to a new report Kathleen Sebelius. “Through the Nationwide, about 2 million sion. released today by the Department of Health Insurance Marketplace, 6.8 uninsured African Americans may be To learn more about the Health and Human Services, six out million uninsured African Americans eligible for coverage through Medic- Health Insurance Marketplace, of ten (4.2 million) uninsured have new options for affordable aid or the Children’s Health Insur- including to shop and enroll in cov- African Americans who may be eli- health coverage that covers a range ance Program (CHIP). erage online, visit HealthCare.gov. gible for coverage through the of benefits, including important pre- States have new opportunities You can also enroll by phone by call- Health Insurance Marketplace might ventive services with no out-of- to expand Medicaid coverage to ing our call center 1-800-318-2596 qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s pocket costs.“ include Americans with family (TTY: 1 855-889-4325) 24 hours a Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Today’s report also details incomes at or below 133 percent of day, 7 days a week where help is or tax credits to help with the cost of uninsurance rates by state and pro- the federal poverty level (generally available in 150 languages, or you premiums. If all states took advan- vides several examples of what pre- $31,322 for a family of four in can find in-person help from certi- tage of new opportunities to expand miums might look like for African 2013). This expansion includes fied assisters in your area by visiting Medicaid coverage under the Afford- Americans living in major metropol- adults without dependent children localhelp.healthcare.gov/. You can able Care Act, 95 percent of unin- itan areas. One fifth of uninsured living at home, who have not previ- sign up for a health insurance plan sured African Americans who may African American citizens and per- ously been eligible in most states. through the Marketplace between be eligible for the Marketplace might manent residents live the greater An additional 2.2 million eli- now and the end of March 2014. qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Dallas, gible uninsured African American Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Houston, and Detroit metropolitan adults with family incomes below H a r
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15 Harlem News Group HEALTH HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX The Health Insurance Marketplace: What You Need to Know
ince it launched in October, we apply. Using this new tool you can Care.gov to review plans and enroll. Not sure if you’ve fully com- have made dramatic improve- compare plans, understand covered You can use this information after you pleted the process? Call the health Sments to HealthCare.gov, taking benefits, review physician and hospi- create an account on HealthCare.gov plan you chose. it from a system that didn’t perform tal networks, and more – before you to review plans and enroll. Or you can If you aren’t sure if you’ve fin- nearly as well as it should, to one that login or complete an application. finish the process on the phone or with ished the process and enrolled in the can help you learn about your new Tried HealthCare.gov and in-person assistance in your local plan of your choice, call your insur- health insurance options, create an had problems? Try these tips. community (visit Find Local Help to ance company. They can confirm that account, learn about financial help If you’ve tried Healthcare.gov find a trained assistor). you have paid your first month’s pre- you may be able to receive, compare – especially in October or early Did you pay your premium? mium and you are enrolled. They your options and select a plan. If November – and your application Don’t forget the final step! will also send you plan information you’ve tried HealthCare.gov and been seems stuck or you can’t move for- No matter how you apply for and insurance card. If you’re having unsatisfied with your experience, or if ward, try starting the process again. coverage and select a plan through the trouble, call our Customer Call Center you’ve been wondering if you’re eligi- First, log in to your account, select the Marketplace, you need to pay your at 1-800-318-2596. ble for a more affordable option under application in progress and hit premium on or before December 31, There are many ways to enroll. the health care law, here are some tips “remove.” Then close and re-open 2013 in order to have coverage by Get help online, on the phone, or in for you. Remember, you MUST your web browser. Log back into January 1, 2014. Although you com- person. enroll in a plan by December 23, and your Healthcare.gov account and start pare and choose a plan using the You can get help where and pay your premium, to get coverage on a new application. Having trouble? Health Insurance Marketplace, once when you need it – on Healthcare.gov, January 1, 2014. Call our Customer Call Center at 1- you select a plan, you must pay your by phone or in person. You can also Haven’t tried yet? Review 800-318-2596. premium to the insurance company use more than one of these tools to your options. Filled out a paper applica- directly – not to the Health Insurance enroll. For example, you can start an We have added a new feature tion? Take the next steps to enroll. Marketplace. If you select a plan on application online and then call our to healthcare.gov that lets you “win- If you filled out a paper appli- Healthcare.gov, you will see an orange Customer Call Center 1-800-318-2596 dow shop” for the types of coverage cation, call our Customer Call Center message indicating you must make (TTY: 1 855-889-4325) 24 hours a as well as discounts on premiums and at 1-800-318-2596 to get your applica- payment to be covered on January 1. day, 7 days a week to get help other costs that might be available to tion ID number and find out if your Insurers handle payment differently, enrolling over the phone. Or, you you. Log on to healthcare.gov and eligibility determination has been so follow the instructions from the can also find in–person help from cer- click “See Plans.” You’ll only need made. You can use this information insurer you select about what forms of tified assisters in your area. Just enter to answer a few simple questions to after you create an account on Health- payment are accepted and the due date your zip code to get started. see detailed information about each Care.gov to review plans and of your first premium – which will be Marketplace health insurance plan enroll.You can use this information on or before December 31, 2013, offered in your state – before you after you create an account on Health- depending on the plan you choose. 3 1 0 2
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16 Harlem News Group TRIBUTE HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Nelson Mandela - He Changed Our World By Peter Cooper
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1)Apollo Marquee 2)Former NY Mayor David Dinkins and Nelson Mandela 3)S. Africa’s Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela 4)Franco The Great stands under the mural he painted of Mandela in 1995 5)Congressman Charles Rangel, Harry Belefonte and Nelson Mandela 6)First Lady Michelle Obama and Nelson Mandela
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elson Mandela, 95, passed away Former NYC Mayor, David Dink- ernment and Apartheid. However, when who jailed him set an example that all on December 5th 2013 in Johan- ins, commented, "Perhaps once in a gen- the National Party banned the ANC in humanity should aspire to, whether in the Nnesburg, South Africa. "During eration a man, a movement, and a moment 1960, Mandela argued for the implemen- lives of nations or our own personal my lifetime I have dedicated myself to come together on a mission for freedom tation of a military wing within the ANC. lives." - Barack Obama this struggle of the African people," Man- that is so powerful, so courageous, so just He expressed, "[I]t would be wrong and "He embodied what he pro- dela began at the opening of his defense that all the guns and dogs, hatred and vio- unrealistic for African leaders to continue claimed - he walked the talk. He invited in the Rivonia treason trial on April 20th, lence, deprivation and force that can be preaching peace and nonviolence at a time his former jailer to attend his presidential 1964, "I have fought against white domi- mustered cannot turn them back. It has when the government met our peaceful inauguration as a VIP guest, and he invit- nation, and I have fought against black been our good fortune that this moment demands with force. It was only when all ed the man who led the state's case against domination. I have cherished the ideal of came within our lifetimes, and a great else had failed, when all channels of him at the Rivonia Trial, calling for the a democratic and free society in which all blessing that it came in the person of Nel- peaceful protest had been barred to us, imposition of the death penalty, to lunch persons live together in harmony and with son Mandela." that the decision was made to embark on at his presidential office." - Desmond equal opportunities. It is an ideal, which I Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was violent forms of political struggle." This TuTu hope to live for and to achieve. But if born on July 18th, 1918, in the small vil- armed wing of the ANC became known as During his years in office, Man- needs be, it is an ideal for which I am pre- lage of Mvezo in Transkei, South Africa. Umkhonto we Sizwe (abbreviated as MK, dela helped rebuild and reshape South pared to die." His Father named him 'Rolihlahla,' which translated as "Spear of the Nation"). Africa. One of his most notable feats was Mandela blessed Harlem with a means, "pulling the branch of the tree" or In 1963, many leaders of the spearheading the Truth and Reconciliation visit during the very year he was released "troublemaker." His teacher Miss Mdin- ANC and the Umkhonto we Sizwe were Commission. This allowed Apartheid vic- from prison in 1990. Joined by an audi- gane gave him the name 'Nelson' on his arrested and put on trial, including Man- tims to give public statements about their ence of over 100,000, he pleaded for first day of school, as it was custom to dela, for plotting to overthrow the govern- experiences as well as those that commit- international support - "The light at the give English names due to British influ- ment by violent means. On June 12th, ted violent acts to give testimony and end of the tunnel (of apartheid) now beck- ence. As a sign of respect, many South 1964, Mandela and eight others were sen- request amnesty. ons, but we are not yet there…To reach Africans refer to Mandela by his Xhosa tenced to life in prison. Embodying reconciliation and a the end of the tunnel requires that we clan name - 'Madiba.' From 1964 to 1982 Mandela was true peacemaker, Mandela won the Nobel intensify the struggle . . . and remain unre- Mandela became active in the held at Robben Island Prison, off Cape Peace Prize in 1993. After leaving office lenting in pursuit of our goal." political and social movement in his 20's Town. He was then transferred to in 1999, Mandela retired from active poli- Now twenty-three years later, by joining the African National Congress, Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster tics but maintained a strong international Mandela is forever engrained in our ANC, in 1942. The mission of the ANC Prison, respectively. During his years in presence as an activist of peace, reconcili- hearts. "In Memory of Nelson Mandela / was to unite African people and spearhead prison, Nelson Mandela became accepted ation, and social justice. 1918-2013 / He changed our world" read fundamental political, social and econom- as the most significant black leader in "If you want to make peace with the marquee of the Apollo Theater in ic change. South Africa and a symbol of hope and your enemy, you have to work with your Harlem on December 5th, 2013. 'Apartheid' was an official gov- resistance as the anti-apartheid movement enemy. Then he becomes your partner." - H
World-renowned artist Franco ernment policy of racial segregation strengthened. Nelson Mandela. a r l
The Great glanced upon the mural that he enforced through legislation by the ruling F. W. de Klerk became President A service of Praise and Thanks- e painted in 1995 of Mandela, "It was South African party - the National Party - of South African on September 20th, 1989 giving for the life of President Nelson m
imperative for me to paint a picture of this from 1948 to 1994 and classified South and in his first speech in office he called Mandela was held on Wednesday, N e nature, he is the king of all kings, a leader African inhabitants into four racial groups for a non-racist South Africa, lifted the December 11th at Riverside Church. w s of all leaders, Mandela will live forever." - Bantu (black Africans), Coloured ban on the ANC, and released Nelson On Tuesday, December 10th tens G
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next to the Apollo and includes Nelson Under the Apartheid, residential and was a centerpiece in the eradication of prime ministers, royals, celebrities and
Mandela, Malcolm X, MLK Jr., and areas were segregated, non-white political Apartheid in 1994. 1994 was also the year South African citizens attended a memori- D e
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17 1 8 Harlem News Group December 12, 2013 Harlem News Group HARLEM .QUEENSBROOKLYNBRONX Harlem News Group HARLEM .QUEENSBROOKLYNBRONX Harlem News Group LIFESTYLE HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle & Stuff: ”Sale Signs Part 1”
By Audrey Adams
he holidays are in full swing, and on changes I need to make. And since it better spent improving yourself in other of TALK! with AUDREY . . . every everywhere you look there are is customary to work on one’s worst ways or spending time with family and Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tsigns calling to you– Sale! habits first–I chose shopping. friends. Harlem’s WHCR 90.3 FM. Sale!Sale! The urge to shop, even in dif- All of you kindred spirits out * Ask yourself why you want to This week on TALK! with ficult economic times, can be powerful. there; please keep reading. Don’t get me shop. Are you lonely? Down in the AUDREY: Joining me on the show this It’s hard to resist an opportunity to save wrong. I’m not going to advocate that dumps? Have your ex’s credit card week to celebrate 87 years of successful by purchasing something-anything that one should never shop again, because number? If you’ve got it like that finan- entrepreneurship and to tell their story you “just gotta have,” that you really like I said, I love sales. But what I will cially, and have a need to spend, then of The American Dream realized- only created an impulse need for–sim- say is that if you are going to shop, shop you might consider putting some of ARLINGTON LEON EASTMOND the ply because it’s on sale or because it’s a responsibly. So, here a few guidelines your disposable income to better use– President and CEO of A. L. EAST- great time to shop because there are for you to implement before you start like putting something away for your MOND and SONSand his grandson, opportunities everywhere to save on just shopping. Before you go consider doing child’s college education, starting an TYREN EASTMOND, company Vice about anything! the following three things: annuity, saving for a down payment on President of EASCO BOILER CORP. I’m not pointing fingers; I’m * Go through your closet (as a home, adding to your retirement fund, The EASTMOND'S are the guilty of loving a good sale too. BUT, I well as your other family members), taking a class to grow professionally or proud owners of a family owned and have to face a few cold facts, so go with and contribute undamaged or slightly giving to charity . . . operated minority boiler manufacturing me for a minute . . . Often what looked worn clothing, shoes, handbags and If after asking yourself these company with headquarters in the fabulous in the fitting room, didn’t look other accessories to a local organization three questions, and you still feel the Bronx. EASCO BOILER CORP. has so great after getting home to my own or shelter that works with the less fortu- need to shop—Wait until next week’s become a nationally respected brand, mirror. Or, I sometimes buy things that I nate to empower themselves. Having column. I have a few more things for has stood the test of time, and provided already have in my closet . . . how many “good” clothes can really be a great new you to consider. Don’t worry though, jobs and training to local area residents black skirts does one really need? What start for someone. As you go through, the sale signs will still be there . . . think while offering second chances through I finally realized was that I was shop- be honest with yourself, if you haven’t about. See you next week. its re-entry program for ex-offenders. ping for all the wrong reasons. Instead worn it in a year or it’s too small–it’s Visit TalkWithAudrey.com and of shopping I really needed to address out! checkout my online radio show, TALK! what was really bothering me, because * Before you go shopping, ask with AUDREY for a weekly interviews shopping didn’t help me feel better. So, yourself if you really, really need to that will inform, motivate and inspire as I see it, this is a great time to reflect shop. Your time and energy might be you. Tune in to listen to a live broadcast Solutions to Puzzle on page 26 H a r l e m
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e live in a three dimen- Spiritual world is considered to be in our three dimensional world of tual energy outside of our world. sional slower than the a dimension where individuals can form. I often like to share these Up until recently many would find Wspeed of light world of consciously or unconsciously tap thoughts around the holiday sea- it difficult to accept this as a ratio- form. Albert Einstein's Theory of into. son. We often think about friends nal conversation. Science is now Relativity Energy=Mass and the With the discovery of and family who are no longer in saying there are unlimited possibil- Speed of Light Squared (E=MC2) Tachyon Energy in 1977, we now this dimension around this time. ities waiting to be discovered on proved that everything in our uni- know that energy can move from a For some it can be a time of sad- the other side of zero. verse is vibrating energy. An ener- formless zero point energy dimen- ness, but it should not be. I believe during this time of gy mass vibrating slower than the sion into our three dimensional The energy of unconditional year the ability to tap into different speed of light can have form which world of form. The possibility of love has a very high frequency. It dimensions of energy is intensified allows it to become a part of our the existence of other dimensions is the foundation of our Ki Energy and can cause depression for those three dimensional world. Einstein's is a growing line of research in treatments at our center. It is also who are not aware. I suggest this is Theory enhanced the early discov- Quantum Physics. Energy never your way to move from this three the time to embrace the memories, ery by Nikola Tesla of Zero Point dies, it will only change form. In dimensional world into the spiritu- and feelings we have of loved ones Energy, the energy source that cre- Taoism, the energy of your ances- al world. You can connect to the who are no longer with us in this ates our three dimensional uni- tors exist in the invisible or spiritu- energy of your ancestors when this world. We are all vibrating forms verse. al world, science is now saying happens. It could be during medi- of energy, and energy never dies it The question of what is on that the energy of your ancestors tation or in a dream but many peo- just changes form, I truly believe the other side of Zero Point Energy could possibility exist in a different ple have experienced a form of that there is life on the other side is, bringing Quantum Physics and dimension. communication with their ances- of zero, a place where there is no Ancient Spiritual Philosophies I do not believe that the tors and loved ones who have tran- beginning and no end. With love together, it is called the Spiritual death of a loved one is the end, I sitioned. I have learned that fear and faith all things are possible. Science Movement. The invisible believe that we can consciously or and doubt can prevent us from world is a term often used in Taoist unconsciously tap into the energy accepting the possibility that com- writings. The invisible world or of a loved ones who are no longer munication can be made with spiri-
HERBS ARE NATURE’S MEDICINE:
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CHURCH NEWS: BEYOND THE MICROPHONE By Bro. Bill, Host of 3G Experience, WHCR-90.3 FM Gospel Radio
he transition of President Nel- Lisa Evans-Graham is present- son in Numerology and life studies. uality developing in your children you son Mandela has opened our ing her fourth project. It is entitled Call 212-650-7321 for further details. should intervene with corrective mea- Teyes again to the greatness of “Double for Your Trouble.” The The selection of Bill Bratton sure and lots of prevention advice. this ancestor. His thoughts and wis- gospel stage play will begin its latest will prove to be an interesting moment Don’t ignore it! dom should be a guide to us all. He run on January 11, at the Oberia D. in the cabinet of Mayor-elect Bill De Operation Prison Gap is now showed forgiveness, humility, love Dempsey Theater at 127 West 127th Blasio. Attorney Alton Maddox has offering busses from Far Rockaway, and gave us hope for our future as a Street. Why not prepare for a group some interesting reflections about the Queens to the state prisons operated people and strength as individuals. visit to this wonderful play. Call 646- history of Chief Bratton. Read Attor- by the New York State Department of There will be a revival at the 797-7227. Sis. Lisa is a frequent ney Maddox on Facebook. Corrections. Busses will leave Friday Tabernacle of Deliverance from guest on the 3G Experience Radio Be careful walking the streets and Saturday nights from the above December 11-13, beginning nightly at Broadcast on WHCR-90.3 The Voice of our city. The “knock-out” attack is location at 10:00pm. Call for reser- 7:30pm. This revival will be present- of Harlem. When she comes to the real! When approaching a large group vations. You must have reservations! ed by the Abundantly Blessed Baptist broadcast she always brings free tick- of people – males or females – and Call Mr. Bill at 516-582-1373 to Assembly, where Pastor-designate ets to her performance – so be sure to you feel uncomfortable try to go into a reserve a seat. Anthony Chisholm is the Pastor. The tune in! Thursday morning 6am – store and wait for them to pass. This Call 917-903-3232 for reserva- Tabernacle of Deliverance is located 10am www.whcr.org is not a solution, just a suggestion. tions and information about Security at 2890 Frederick Douglass Blvd., in Every Friday night, at 6 PM It’s a shame that seniors are being Guard Training Harlem. the Bible Institute will hold a revival attacked as well as children. Follow us on Facebook (Bro. Following the revival will be a Platform Service at the Bethlehem The teen pregnancy rate Bill) or e-mail us at mrbill903@ celebration honoring my best friend Moriah Baptist Church, 168 West among African-American teenagers is gmail.com. Be a part of the 3G Rev. Joseph T. Bright, Jr., Pastor of 133rd Street, in Harlem. Rev. Dr. the lowest since 1990. That’s a good Experience on Thursday mornings at Tabernacle of Deliverance on Decem- William L. Watkins, Jr., is the facilita- sign for our future. It’s a tragedy 6:00am-10:00am. www.whcr.org. ber 15th at 3:30pm. Everyone should tor. when children who haven’t been fully The telephone line is 212-650-6903 come out and support this great friend Numerologist Lloyd Stray- raised themselves are having children. for you to call in! If you want to send of the community and an Ambassador horn will be back at The City College There still is a need for parental input a letter or card send it to PO Box 446, of God! of New York beginning in January. into their children’s sexual develop- New York, NY. 10039. His highly acclaimed course is a les- ment. When you see the signs of sex-
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Dec 12 - Dec 18 By Stan Rose Stan's Daily Nos and Win-4
MUST PLAYS: 673,842,984,123,711 ow players, we're still rollin' well position THREE. Here are your 36 ticket 328, its a great idea to repeat the numbers Nomatches: 627,518,964,835,915 for the upcoming holidays as we plays: that are HOT all year, as they have been. I Doublets 200,010,006,004,050 cashed two more in a row with always believe that "numbers that like to Triples: 777, 000, 222, 999 W 073, 078, 079, 083, 088, 089, 093, 098, 099 022 and 102 boxed which followed the draw" continue to draw and should be Pairs: 43, 99, 71 673, 678, 679, 683, 688, 689, 693, 698, 699 Consecutives: 321, 453, 645 two straights 822 and 264. Hope you're all 873, 878, 879, 883, 888, 889, 893, 898, 899 replayed. winning big for your families. Now at this 973, 978, 979, 983, 988, 989, 993, 998, 999 My TREE system above is really a time I'd like to give alerts to more Triples viable system to play AS IS, or with digits Win-4 hitting like 777, 999 and Consecutives like From the particular outcomes of you deem ready to pop. the power is in 234, 456 and 089. Even though we saw 111 my TREE, you can find Triples 888 and your hands. This TREE plays 36 combos, MUST PLAYS: and 888 pop back-to-back earlier in 999 and consecutives 678, 879, 089 and but you may increase digit usage per posi- 6914,0616,5042,6289,7128 November, we're very "due" to see more so 978. tion or decrease digits depending upon Nomatches: 4852,7263,9263,7912,3615 keep them in your systems. If you substitute your own digits your bankrolls, so play carefully. Singledromes 1619,6786,9239,1355,7334 Here are the total TRIPs to plays: inside my TREE, or expand the number of So good luck this week with my doubledrome 6611, 5335, 8787, 9977 000, 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, digits in each position, you may get differ- picks and don't forget to contact me at tripledrome 9699, 7770, 7772, 5888 888, 999; 012, 123, 234, 345, 456, 567, ent Triples and Consecutives. You have the [email protected] to meet me for a Lot- Quads: 4444, 6666, 8888 678, 789, 890 and 901 for the wrap-around power to manipulate my TREEs any way tery MEET, GREET and TALK in Harlem. consecutives: 4321, 5423, 7685, 4756 consecutive. Now, in order for us to catch you want to get the edge you need to win. We're going to have a wonderful time talk- both a Triple and Consecutive both types of The more digits used, the more coverage ing about the dailies and win-4s and Ill try TAKE-5 BALLS TO hits, we have to set up a TREE system wor- you have, leading to lowering the odds and to give you the winning numbers right 'WHEEL' NI SYSTEMS thy of using enough digits to trap the win. giving you better chances to win. on the night too. So be sure to write us and 02,03,06,07,10,12,13,17,20,22,23,27,28, In our case for the next week, we'll set up Since 102, a consecutive 'permuta- reserve your seat for this most important 31,36,38 my 4x3x3 Tree to get ready for these type tion" of 012, has drawn I don't believe we'll inaugural event to ever “HAPPENING IN hits. This system utilizes 4 digits in the first have to wait too much longer for either one HARLEM ! position and 3 digits each, in positions two of these types of 'dailies' to draw again, so Congrats on all your hits with the and three for a total of 36 plays. Using dig- be sure to put them in your daily workups. RoseKnows Nos. Man and Happy Holi- its 0,6,8,9 in position ONE; digits 7,8,9 in And just like those repeat digits came com- days. And good luck with my number position TWO and finally digits 3,8,9 in ing back for combos like 102, 127, 093, selections below too.
Horoscopes: December 12 - December 18th
ARIES CANCER LIBRA CAPRICORN Balance is an important skill. This is truly your week. A project at work may sud- Finding a way to do it better If you’ve been working too Take a break from any dis- denly demand your atten- than others is not going to hard, the urge to play is appointments that you may tion. If you pounce on it be hard this week. Share going to be nearly irresistible this week. have been remembering and move rather than waiting for it to go away (it your wisdom with other seekers. All who However, if you’ve been playing too hard, toward the Now with a wise heart. Your won’t), you’ll be finished by lunchtime. receive your word will benefit this week. it’s a terrific week to restore some order to attention may focus on personal health, Your speed and agility enable you to work Happiness rules! Don’t waste a moment your work. Keep smiling! and ways to make yours better. smart; use your advantage. of this perfect week on any negative thoughts. Soul Affirmation: I quiet all confusion Soul Affirmation: I exercise to lower ten- Soul Affirmation: By going slowly I get Lucky Numbers: 11, 26, 27 sion this week. there faster this week. Soul Affirmation: I create a positive Lucky Numbers: 9, 17, 24 Lucky Numbers: 14, 40, 55 world for myself by thinking positive. Lucky Numbers: 11, 13, 18
TAURUS LEO SCORPIO AQUARIUS Your energy level is mar- Family matters will be pleas- Talk it up this week. velous, and you are proba- ant this week, but save your You’ve got a gift with words Strong vibrations bring a bly getting a great deal of evenings for your romantic this week that will facilitate series of dramatic interac- work done in an unusually facile manner. partner. The vibes support a mutually won- all endeavors. If you’ve been meaning to tions with others this week. Practice your Bless your lucky stars, and stay on track. derful experience that will deepen your ask for a raise, this week might be the day charm. Let it come from the heart, and let Expect to hear from a friend this week. appreciation for one another! to broach the subject with the boss. Trust your energy carry you upwards to your your instincts! best, highest self. Keep emotions calm. Soul Affirmation: I entertain wild ideas Soul Affirmation: I obey the rules this about making money this week. week and avoid hassles. Soul Affirmation: By rewarding others I Soul Affirmation: In the storms of the H Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 46 reward myself. week I find comfort inside myself. a Lucky Numbers: 40, 46, 52 r l Lucky Numbers: 51, 53, 54 Lucky Numbers: 25, 28, 30 e m
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Harlem News Group December 12, 2013 3 Unlike most urban fiction, head of White, Anthony there is a happy ending through the there is a happy ending through Jihad help of a college professor, Uhuru, who has a secret leftist libera- This sounds tion underground. are bizarre, but college professors known to run little political organiza- tions by mobilizing their students. the Augustus Publishing, published It's book, and is a writer himself. Wall "urban lit" meeting "Occupy If you want to find out how Street." Khalil and Rashida make it out of this Ama- mess alive, get the book. It's on zon.com as a printed book and an e- book at he is a neighborhood tough and Africa. refugee from horrible wars in Then there is Juno, another friend, who is an immigrant from Honduras, over a who works from a little office garage in Hunt's Point, Bronx. the Khalil's plan is for Rashida to lure Rashida's executive to Street Wall room at the club, and then drug him They plan and dump him in a truck. to hold the executive for ransom. Khalil needs a car and a place, and Juno provides both. Juno reflects on how local businesses including his are threatened or destroyed by gentrifica- tion, and justifies the crime as a strike Street. Wall against Khalil (written by Naison) and Khalil (written by Rashid's boyfriend, a hustler erately political edge. erately political edge. Rashida (written by Castillo-Garsow) the are the two characters who tell Each author read from a scene story. that they wrote, with Castillo-Garsow reading a passage where Rashida tells as about getting ready to go to her job a stripper at a club in East Harlem. This finances her family and her day- time pursuit of a college education. She also has a few favorite customers that she takes to her private room. but She is not happy with this work, to sees it as what a woman needs to do the survive. Rashida's male clients at the club range from people from Street Wall neighborhood, to white executives, particularly one very wealthy man. a named Khalil, comes up with scheme to kidnap this client. Naison read from Khalil's discussion with African immi- 'Dou (Mamadou), an grant, beginning with a little rap that includes, "I got war in me, let it ven- ture out." Dou understands this, since By Howard Giske Talk on New Novel “Pure Bronx” Novel on New Talk at Bronx Museum
n December 4th, a talk at the n December 4th, the authors Bronx Museum by introduced the new novel The genre of the novel is urban
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"Pure Bronx," by Mark Naison and According Melissa Castillo-Garsow. to Mark Naison, a professor at Ford- Pure Bronx was liter- ham University, ally started in his class called "Hip Hop Narratives." Castillo-Garsow, is then a student of Professor Naison, American now a doctoral student in At first University. Yale at Studies Naison tried to have all the 20 stu- dents in the class help write the book, but Castillo-Garsow was the only one on crazy enough to take Naison up this. fiction, usually by authors who have been in and out of jail, and the books are often sold out of trunks of cars. to Pure Bronx aims to give voice unheard voices, from the Patterson and other such Houses, the G-Bar, places. In addition to the required down-and-dirty plot, there is a strong subtext of issues of immigration, and gentrification, giving the book a delib- O Harlem News Group B R OOKLYN HARLEM . QUEENS . BROOKLYN . BRONX Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and Bedford Stuyvesant Gateway BID win The Neighborhood Challenge o drive traffic to one of the an awards breakfast held at the businesses," said Deputy Mayor expertise and help identifying the central nodes of the Bed- Roosevelt House in Manhattan ear- Steel. "The winners of the “Neigh- top projects." TStuy shopping district along lier this month. borhood Challenge” have proposed The winning proposals were Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue, Launched in September innovative programs, and I look for- selected by the Neighborhood Chal- Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration 2013, “Neighborhood Challenge” is ward to seeing the difference they lenge Selection Committee, which Corp. and the Bedford- Stuyvesant a competitive grant initiative will make along their commercial consists of four economic develop- Gateway BID will create business designed to encourage Business corridors, and as a model citywide." ment professionals from the public, development and operation plans Improvement Districts (BIDs), "The City's 68 BIDs along private, and non-profit sectors. Win- for the reactivation of the Restora- Local Development Corporations with Local Development Corpora- ners were selected based on the pro- tion Plaza ice-skating rink. The new (LDCs), Merchant Associations, tions are strengthening neighbor- ject's vision, implementation plan, rink and accompanying seasonal and other local economic develop- hoods across the City, and the neighborhood impact, sustainability programming will serve residents ment organizations to find innova- “Neighborhood Challenge” pro- and creativity. Members of the and visitors beginning in the winter tive ways to improve services, gram encourages these organiza- Selection Committee included: of 2014/2015. This program made generate economic activity, and tions to keep up the momentum Jonathan Fanton (Chair) - them one of the six winners of attract more jobs and investment to with innovative and creative pro- Dr. Fanton is currently the Franklin “Neighborhood Challenge.” their local commercial corridors. jects," said Rob Walsh, Commis- Delano Roosevelt Visiting Fellow at The Neighborhood Chal- Grants ranging up to $100,000 were sioner of the NYC Department of the Roosevelt House Public Policy lenge Encourages Business awarded to organizations that pre- Small Business Services. "We Institute at Hunter College in New Improvement Districts and Local sented the most creative and received many strong proposals, York. Previously, he served as the Development Corporations to impactful economic development and I congratulate the winners of President of the John D. and Strengthen Neighborhoods Through and revitalization projects. the “Neighborhood Challenge.” I Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Creative and Innovative Initiatives. "Under Mayor Bloomberg, look forward to seeing results from and as the President of the New New York - Small Business Ser- BIDs throughout the five boroughs the winning organizations, and also School for Social Research. vices Commissioner Robert W. have helped strengthen and revital- encourage all organizations to Walsh announced the six winners of ize neighborhoods, and create jobs implement your plans. Thank you to the Neighborhood Challenge during by supporting and attracting local the Selection Committee for your
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