Funeral plans announced for longtime Harlem politician Bill Perkins
Funeral services for late Harlem politician Bill Perkins are set for Wed., May 24 and Thurs., May 25 at First Corinthian Baptist Church (1912 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard).
A viewing will take place on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church. On Friday, there will be a final viewing at 9 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. A repast is being hosted at Harlem Tavern (2153 Frederick Douglass Boulevard) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The family is holding a private burial.
Perkins’ funeral will be live streamed.
In lieu of flower, Perkins’ family is requesting donations be sent in his honor to CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving, 360 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017. Click here to donate.
Perkins died at his Harlem home on May 16. He served in the City Council representing Harlem’s 9th District from 1998 to 2005 and again from 2017 to 2021. He represented the 30th District in Harlem in the State Senate from 2007 to 2017.
A prayer vigil for Perkins was held Wednesday evening in Harlem at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building. Mayor Eric Adams ordered all flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in his honor.
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REMEMBER: JOSEPH LOTH RIBBON FACTORY CIRCA 1893
Harlem Bespoke: We colorized an image circa 1893 which shows the Joseph Loth Fair & Square Ribbon Factory as it stood fully constructed at 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Hamilton Heights. The central clock tower was one of the most distinctive features of the building but it no longer exists today because of a fire back in 1916. Manufacturing was a big part of business uptown by the turn of the last century but the factory owner eventually sold off the building by 1928. In more recent years, a successful charter school has established itself in the top floor space and appears to be doing quite well these days: LINK
Butterfly Metamorphosis Symbolism in Various Cultures
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Throughout history, butterflies have fascinated humanity with their captivating beauty and awe-inspiring metamorphosis. The profound transformation from a lowly caterpillar to a resplendent butterfly has given rise to a wealth of symbolism in diverse cultures worldwide. Each culture has imbued these delicate creatures with unique meanings, attributing them to concepts such as beauty, spiritual growth,…
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MBP Harlem/Uptown News: Senior Planet, Getting Fiscal, Columbia, And More
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Things To Do, straight from Borough President Gale Brewer‘s newsletter Updates, curated happenings all around the world of Harlem. Check out: Useful Items Sunday, 6/11, 10 am–4 pm Columbia University/Teachers College W. 120th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam) in Harlem, NY. DSNY brings its Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics (SAFE) Disposal event to the west side, where…
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EAT: 8TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL AT THE WALLACE
Saturday, May 20th, starting 1:00PM, The 8th Annual Crawfish Festival, At the Wallace, 3612 Broadway at 149th Street. Hamilton Height’s favorite vintage sports bar At The Wallace will be having their 7th Annual Crawfish Festival in the first week of May. This popular seasonal event features a barrel full of crimson crustaceans boiled in cajun spices alongside hot andouille sausage and sweet corn on the cob. Everything was previously served up via takeout window last time around but now seating will be available. Make sure to drop by to celebrate with this local small business and enjoy one of the season’s neighborhood food highlights. Our advice is to arrive early since everything sells out quickly! More festive photos from 2016 can be found in our past post: LINK