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Assana & Soraya’s House of Braids
Congratulations on your new location on Amsterdam Avenue! 1794 Amsterdam Ave (corner 149th) / Bookings 212-222-1081

Adopt-A-Tree Project! Hamilton Heights Business Alliance
WHAT IS THE ADOPT-A-TREEBED PROJECT? Hamilton Heights Business Alliance kicks off spring with an important project for increasing the beauty of Amsterdam Ave. With funding from its NYC SBS merchant organizing grant, the Alliance will pilot an “ADOPT-A-TREEBED” project with neighborhood businesses. During May-June, up to 20 tree beds in front of local businesses, will receive a free makeover! How to Participate: Participating business owners commit to maintaining their storefront tree bed by removing trash

Liquor License Renewal Coming Up?
Get to know members of Community Board 9’s “Uniform Services & Transportation” committee. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. Members review and recommend SLA renewals and address important community issues affecting local businesses. Learn More

6th Annual Harlem Culture Crawl
View Events > The 6th Annual Harlem Culture Crawl Returns May 2–5! The Gateway to Harlem’s Creative brilliance and deep-rooted traditions. Treat yourself to a long weekend unlike any other—where Harlem’s hidden gems, artistic brilliance, and rich traditions come to life. The Harlem Culture Crawl returns for its sixth year, and it’s far more than a stroll through the neighborhood. It’s your gateway pass to the cultural heartbeat of uptown NYC. Curated by Harlem One Stop, in collaboration

Scam Alert! “Con Edison”
Beware of these common scams: Website and Email Scams Always check the URL. You can only pay your Con Edison bills through: conEd.com – bank account (checking or savings). conEd.com/GuestPayment – credit or debit card webpayments.billmatrix.com/ConEdResidential – credit or debit card Got a suspicious email from Con Edison? Don’t open any links you’re unsure about. Sponsored Ad Scam Double check your search results. Scammers have been using sponsored ads on search engines like Google to list fake bill
Upcoming Meetings & Workshops
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May 22 Thursday
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4:30 pm 1:00 am
Save the date: Bessie’s Place
Joni Daidone presents what will be an extraordinary night of spoken word, storytelling, and digital art at Bessie's Place. More details to come.
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May 22 Thursday
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7:00 pm 9:00 pm
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458 W 145th St
Sugar Hill Stories: A Community of Co-Creators
Join us for an unforgettable night where creativity and culture build community. Experience the power of words, rhythms, and visual creations. Meet local artists from Harlem, Washington Heights, & across NYC. Connect with your community Are you a Co-creator or simply curious?
- Be inspired. Share your story.
- Meet new friends.
- Drinks and Snacks are available.
- Win a unique gift from local merchants
- Open hearts, minds, and spirits welcome. Celebrate your community!
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May 22 Thursday
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7:00 pm 10:00 pm
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458 W 145th St
Trivia Night – Bird in Hand
Join us at Bird In Hand every Sunday of every month for fun and fast-paced trivia with fabulous prizes!
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May 25 Sunday
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7:30 pm 10:00 pm
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3569 Broadway
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