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Harlem Malcolm Shabazz Market’s temporary move paves way for affordable housing
The long-standing Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market temporarily moved locations last week to make way for…
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How Richard E. Pelzer II is working to maintain Harlem as an arts ecosystem
As general manager of the Harlem Fine Arts Festival, Richard E. Pelzer II is looking…
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NEWS
Comptroller DiNapoli blasts poor conditions found at multiple Mitchell-Lama housing properties
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit on January 16 that found hazardous living conditions…
Black History Month Events to Attend in NYC Feb. 1-7
February 2026 marks 100 years since the first commemoration of…
Brooklyn youth show off tech skills at 2026 Robotics League championship
Kids aged 10 to 17 got their chance to show…
Pre-K and 3-K applications available in NYC for parents to enroll their children for early education
Applications are now open for New York City’s public and…
Queens D.A. offering cash for guns at Jamaica church in crime reduction push
New Yorkers can turn in their firearms for cash cards…
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SPORTS
AmNews’ Howie Evans among second class in Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame
Howie Evans, the Amsterdam News’ sports editor emeritus, is among the group of legendary and esteemed Black journalists that will…
Tamara Campbell and Tomora Young among finalists for Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year
This year’s semi-finalists for the 2026 Hospital for Special Surgery…
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Knicks front office weighs options
Under team president Leon Rose’s leadership, the Knicks have made…
Trinity Rodman makes history with record-breaking NWSL contract
Thursday, January 22, 2026 marked a monumental day for women’s…
Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez to decide junior welterweight supremacy
The boxing world gets a highly anticipated matchup between two…
Art & Entertainment
On the clock with the 2026 Fire This Time Fest
In its 17th season, the Fire Next Time Festival begins a residency at The Apollo Stages at the Victoria. It…
JAZZ NOTES: Phil Young, Kennedy Center Parody
Drummer Phil Young is a son of Harlem, born and…
‘Secrets’ is delightful evening of immersive theater
Combine cabaret singing, gossip, drama, and an immersive evening at…
‘Sinners’ rewrites Oscar history with 16 noms; Oscar race enters most unpredictable phase
“Sinners” rewrites Oscar history with 16 nominations, reshaping the 98th…
film/tv
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations…
‘The Dutchman’ explores Blackness, infidelity, and identity in Harlem
”The Dutchman” is a thought-provoking psychological thriller that opened in…
8th Annual American Black Film Fest honors excellence in Hollywood
For nearly three decades, the American Black Film Festival has…
theater
‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ was memorable at Lincoln Center
The Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center just finished…
CTH presents free staged reading of “magical south” at Harlem School of the Arts on January 26
Everyone probably knows and appreciates that the Classical Theatre of…
“BUG” — a Broadway thriller like you’ve never experienced
Broadway has a superb psychological thriller in “BUG,” making an…
music
Lenny White discusses ‘Bitches Brew’ legacy ahead of Miles Davis’ 100th birthday & Smoke Jazz Club appearance
Legendary drummer, composer, and New York City native Lenny White…
Legendary rapper Ghostface Killah comes to Webster Hall January 23
Rapper and New York City native Ghostface Killah of the…
Saxophonist Venna to make January 30 Brooklyn stop in support of debut album
London-based saxophonist Venna Malik, better known as Venna, will stop…
AmNews Food
Talking SCHOP! A snowy NYC Winter Restaurant Week
The storm came one week into the NYC Winter Restaurant…
Cozy nights at home call for slow-cooked ragu
For those obsessed with being home and all things cozy,…
Talking SCHOP! Choose Joy, Luck Will Follow
Now, luck for 2026? I will make the ubiquitous Hoppin’…
Black History
Sorority Spotlight on Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
In this edition of The Divine Nine News, we recognize…
Education
Black students are the fastest growing group of college applicants
At a moment when higher education in the U.S. is…
health
Dr. Gerald Deas, pioneering health advocate, AmNews contributor, dies at 94
Dr. Gerald Deas was known as a champion for health…
Religion
Randy Dupree: Harlem’s Commander of Joy
Funeral services for Randy Dupree were held last Saturday at…
