Save the date.

On Tuesday, June 11th, at 7:00 PM, the Harlem Neighborhood Block Association will hold its June public meeting. And, yes, you’re invited.

We’ll meet at the East Harlem Salvation Army building:

First we’ll hear from EHCOAD (East Harlem Community Organzations Active in Disasters). Who’ll talk to us about the upcoming threats of climate change heatwaves and hurricanes, and what we need to keep ourselves and our families, safe.

Then we’ll host Shana H who is one of the candidates running for Inez Dickens’ seat in the New York State Assembly (representing Central Harlem). Shana has experience in Albany and has been a tireless advocate for our community.

Come out to hear from Shana and to find out more about her position on the issues that concern you.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Bring a neighbor.

Murals on 1st Ave

NYC Health + Hospitals and ArtBridge have unveiled two new murals on the scaffolding of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in East Harlem. The murals were created by artists Dario Mohr and JR in collaboration with residents from the nearby East River Houses.

Dario Mohr’s mural, titled “Adinkrahene,” features Adinkra symbols from the Asante Kingdom, with contributions from East River Houses residents. The second mural, “The Peoples’ Art Project,” is part of artist/activist JR’s Inside Out Project, drawing on global participation from 152 countries. These murals aim to spark conversations and collaborations that lead to social change. They are located on 2nd Avenue between 97th Street and 99th Street. Once the scaffolding is removed, Metropolitan Hospital will host a permanent display of the works.

ArtBridge, which transforms construction fencing and scaffolding in New York City with new art, received support from the health system’s Arts in Medicine department for this inspiring project. A video about the project is available here.