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The Legendary Harlem Mart 125, 1986-2002

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Harlem Mart 125 was an indoor market located at 252 West 125th Street in Harlem, New York City. It was opened in 1986 as a way to provide local street vendors with a place to sell their goods indoors, rain or shine. The market was owned by the City of New York and was operated…

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Ongoing Struggles With Unresolved Student Debt From Harlem To The Hudson

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At the end of June, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20k in student loan debt for 43 million people.  97% of student loan borrowers are low- and middle-income Americans and 90% of the total relief from this plan would have gone to those making under $75,000. It…

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Cam’ron And Ma$e Ink 8-Figure Agreement For ‘It Is What It Is’ Talk Show

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The Harlem duo Cam’ron and Ma$e are elevating their sports show to new heights. The duo has unveiled a lucrative 8-figure contract that brings their show, “It Is What It Is,” to the sports betting platform Underdog Fantasy. Their partnership is slated to span eighteen months. Headlined by the two seasoned rappers and University of…

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Expecting Relief distributing school Supplies

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Join the anti-poverty non-profit Expecting Relief on Friday, Aug. 25th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 2832 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207, for a school supply distribution! Your child must be present to receive school supplies.

NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse is sponsoring a school supply and backpack giveaway on Sunday, Aug. 27th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Highland Park (Lower Playground) located at Jackie Robinson Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Sign up to attend at tinyurl.com/backpackD37

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone will be providing back-to-school supplies like backpacks and school materials at a fair on Wednesday, August 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Martin Luther Playground, 2nd Ave. and 55th St, Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The event will also provide health screenings and information, assistance from Empire

BlueCross BlueShield team with applications for health plan eligibility recertification, special entertainment for kids, demonstrations, and an adult activity area.

Also, on Wednesday, Aug. 30th, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the New Lots Library will host a back-to-school event with free crafts, snacks, community resources and giveaways. Children will receive free backpacks and books. There will also be a science show at 3:30 p.m. This event will take place at 665 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

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How to see a movie for $4 this weekend

How to see a movie for $4 this weekend

Seeing a movie in New York City isn’t the cheapest activity, but a one-day-only offer will bring a major discount to cinemas across the boroughs.

Sunday, August 27, marks National Cinema Day, and with that, thousands of theaters nationwide will be participating in a $4 ticket sale. More than 3,000 theaters are participating, including chains like AMC and Regal, along with more local, independent theaters. The ticket price will be consistent for all formats and screenings. $8 for a Barbenheimer double feature isn’t bad! 

RECOMMENDED: 7 ways to save money at the movies in New York

This will be the second year of National Cinema Day, which took place in 2022 on September 3, with $3 movies around the country. 

Participating New York City theaters this year include the following: 

Manhattan:

Queens: 

  • Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX, Astoria
  • AMC Loews Bay Terrace 6, Bayside
  • Regal Tangram 4DX, Flushing
  • Regal UA Midway, Forest Hills
  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7
  • Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas
  • Kew Gardens Cinemas
  • College Point Multiplex Cinemas

Brooklyn:

The Bronx:

  • AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13
  • Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas

Staten Island:

  • AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Staten Island
  • Regal Bricktown Charleston

Visit nationalcinemaday.org for showtimes and to pre-book $4 tickets for Sunday, August 27. It’s looking like a rainy weekend, so you may want to have some indoor plans on the books. 

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Surplus vehicle & highway equipment auction

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New York State’s Office of General Services will host a surplus vehicle and equipment auction on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 9:30 a.m. at the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities – Staten Island, 930 Willowbrook Road, Staten Island.

For information about specific items up for auction, and terms of sale, visit ogs.ny.gov/nysstore or email state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov, or call 518-457-6335.

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