Columbia-Funded Group Limits 1-Year Grants to Local Groups After Criticism

The West Harlem Development Corporation, which is responsible for distributing money from Columbia University as part of a 2009 Community Benefits Agreement - has agreed to limit its one-year grants to only nonprofits based in West Harlem, Kofi Boateng, the group's Executive Director, announced last week.  The group, which has been awarding grants to nonprofits to provide services to West Harlem since 2013, came under fire from community groups after doling out half of its 1-year grants to nonprofits serving other neighborhoods, according to Rev. Georgette Morgan-Thomas, chair of Community Board 9. The image to the left illustrates the Community District 9 boundaries, which incorporates the area known as West Harlem.  The image also indicates the placement of Columbia University's campus expansion project that is underway.

To read the full article, please click here.

To read more about Columbia University's Manhattanville Campus Expansion, click here.

IZZO CONSTRUCTION

537 West 125th Street

Between Amsterdam and Broadway

212-662-5695

izzoconstruction.com

Izzo Construction is in its 3rd generation of family ownership.   Izzo is fully licensed and insured to provide comprehensive residential and commercial construction services including painting, carpentry and tiling.  Their motto reads "Imaginative-Innovative-Impeccable" as seen by their extensive resume of work.

OUR CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

527 West 125th Street
Between Amsterdam and Broadway
212-316-7040

Our Children's Foundation is a Harlem-based educational organization.  Founded by Samuel Brown, OCF is a nonprofit organization that serves as an after-school recreational facility for the children of Harlem.  It is an everyday operation consisting of several classes in a variety of subjects and includes performances and assemblies.

Bus Lanes Coming to 125th Street in West Harlem This Summer

Streetsblog New York (blog) 

Bus riders may not be stuck in crosstown traffic on 125th Street much longer. DOT plans to extend bus lanes from Lenox Avenue to Morningside. 

"I think we have great local support and a great need," Council Member Mark Levine said, adding that buses crawl once the bus lane disappears in West Harlem. "It's a great win for people in the community." 

To read the full article, click here.

 

WESTSIDE STONE  AND MARBLE CO.

712 West 125th Street
Between 12th Ave and Marginal Street
(212) 222-4999

Looking to do some renovations? Or perhaps for some custom counter tops?  Westside Stone and Marble Co has got you covered.  Located in the shadows of the Henry Hudson Parkway 9A, this shop has got your wholesale and retail needs met- for cheap!

LEVELS BARBERSHOP

425 West 125th Street
Between Morningside and Amsterdam
(212) 663-6144
http://www.levelsbarbershop.com/


It's time to get ready for the summer season with a new hairdo.  Come on in to the West Harlem

location of these successful barbershop chain.  Begun here in 1996, Levels now has two other Harlem locations and one additionally in Brooklyn.  Supposedly, the word "levels" signifies some of owners' most important experiences in life.  Levels has been established to appeal to the individual who is looking for more than just your average haircut but a place where that individual will be able to relax in a comfortable professional atmosphere and be able to network with individuals from a wide array of industries. Levels have developed a timeless design & décor from the deep red awing to the varnished hardwood floors.  This décor enhances the curiosity of your regular passerby that it is not just your ordinary barbershop but also a shop that promotes unique appeal.  

Spotlight

COTTON CLUB

656 West 125th Street
Between St Clair Pl and 12th Ave
(212) 663-7980
http://cottonclub-newyork.com/

Pick a day of the week and they've got it.  West Harlem's Cotton Club is located beside the Viaduct and features the sort of nostalgic themed events that remind us what New York was once about including Swing Nights every Monday, Blues and Jazz every Thursday, and a Gospel Show every Saturday and Sunday during brunch hours.