Hi everyone! I’m a research assistant with Power at Home, a Columbia University project studying and advocating for better housing conditions by making building decarbonization more equitable.

We’re recruiting in Northern Manhattan, with a focus on buildings along the Broadway corridor between 120th and 158th Streets. If you live in this area, please reach out so we can confirm whether your building is eligible.

Participation involves sharing your experiences with indoor temperatures, air quality, and energy costs, and having a small indoor environmental sensor placed in your apartment. Our team will explain what it collects and how the information will be used.

Participants will be compensated for their time. What we learn can help identify improvements that support healthier, more comfortable, and affordable homes.

If you’re interested, please message me for more information about eligibility, compensation, and what participation involves. Happy to answer questions here, too!

Has anyone else noticed that there has been a noticeable increase in folks shooting up on the sidewalk (and hanging out on and sometimes passing out on the sidewalk for hours) on the streets along Morningside Park? I've seen many more needles on the sidewalk as well. I feel for these people, and I hope they get help, but it's really impacting quality of life in these very residential streets that have plenty of children.

Any advice? Anyone know what's going on?

Hi All - My company is doing an event in East Harlem in early November. Due to the event theme, we are trying to stick with a brain health diet (Mediterranean, MIND, etc). Does anyone know of good caterers in the area or places that will deliver? Thanks!

Hi everyone!

First, I want to sincerely thank everyone who has signed up to be my patient, attended appointments, shared my posts, or supported me throughout my dental hygiene journey.

The support I’ve received from this community has been amazing, and I truly appreciate every one of you! I’ll continue reaching out throughout the semester.

I’m now hoping to extend that same support to my classmate Chelsea, who is also a senior dental hygiene student at Hostos Community College.

She’s currently looking for patients ages 13 and older, especially individuals who haven’t had a dental cleaning in a year or longer.

Services are provided at our supervised student dental hygiene clinic in the Bronx. Appointments may require multiple visits.

If you’re interested in becoming her patient, or know someone who might be, please consider
completing her registration form below.

Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XmwapvPqQE?origin=lprLink

Thank you again for supporting me and for helping another future dental hygienist get one step closer to graduation! ❤️

I'm currently starting a small supper club for my friend group, inspired by my great grandma who was known in circle for throwing dinner parties in her Harlem co-op. I'd like my first event to be an homage to Harlem.

I was raised in Central Harlem and grew up eating many of the dishes you'd typically see at Harlem lunch counters or rent parties back in the day. I'd like to include more modern takes on menu items that could be seen in these spaces. I'm also open to reworking food items that were created in Harlem.

Examples of what I was thinking were:

-Small whiting sandwiches as appetizers

-upgraded versions of Drake's snacks (as the first bakery was in Harlem)

-short ribs with gravy

-cod cakes and grits

Obviously these item ideas aren't fully cohesive yet but I'm looking for suggestions of items to serve. Also would love any history facts anyone can provide as it relates to Harlem lunch counters, rent parties, and food items generally found in Harlem from the 1930s-1980s.

what are the best places for mexican food in east harlem??

Hi neighbors! Wanted to share that we're returning to Bird in Hand this Wednesday for another watercolor paint & sip event for 21+.

Last time we painted espresso martinis and had so much fun, had to return. This time, we're painting spooky martinis just in time for Halloween. This workshop is beginner-friendly and local watercolor artist Tamila Dubas will guide us step-by-step or you can get creative and paint however you wish

🎨 Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Bird in Hand, 3569 Broadway (Hamilton Heights)
🎟️ $55 — includes all painting supplies and one drink, and access to extended happy hour specials

Space is limited to 10 guests. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://lalalunyc.com/product/watercolor-sip-paint-bird-in-hand-oct-14-tamila-x-lalalu/

hey i just moved to NY (more specifically hamilton heights) like 4 months ago and im looking for some friends. im 23f, i like to walk/run, try new restaurants and coffee shops. i love to read, go to concerts, go to bars/clubs. i would love to find a nice church out here too.

i’m also down to try things i’ve never done before! if this sounds like your cup a tea, dm me!!

p.s. ik reddit probably isn’t the best place to friend search, but i’m trying LOL!

Where In central Harlem can I get a stamp without having to ruin my day by going to the Post Office?

They are thieves observed to be operating in the Upper East Side and East Harlem. They are now pretending to be delivery people, wearing high-visibility jackets and carrying delivery bags similar to food carrier services. They will ring all the doorbell, especially the upper floors until an annoyed tenant, opens the door. If your building has the old audio only Intercom system, they will often say they are delivering. Ask for the apartment number and if it's not your apartment number, it's better not to open it. In this incident, once the black guy is in, he goes up to other floors to steal the packages that Amazon delivers. If you see one of these folks, expect a look-out to be nearby. If these folks have victimized your building, let us know... we have lots of clear footages to put these people on police notice.

Do not confront them with violence. Call 911 if you are witnessing a crime happening or have been a victim of the crime. RECORD in safety (if you are witnessing it) and REPORT the matter no matter how small the value that was stolen. The police may not act on non-violent crimes, but if you report, you are reminding the police that the incidents are piling up, and that's on them when their internal audit starts looking into their report logs. I understand most victims will not spend time on it since the package is insured or they'll get a re-delivery, but then again, that's exactly why the thieves will continue to target the building, there is inaction and it seems like nobody cares from the tenants, when in fact everyone gets pissed off when their packages are stolen. So my advise is, keep reporting. A problem never goes away by merely not talking about it.

For everyone's information:

Under NY State Senate Bill 2025-S10703, private carrier package theft in New York is established as a class E felony. [1, 2]

Key Details of the Law

• New Offense: The legislation adds section 165.75 to the New York penal law to specifically cover the theft or unlawful possession of packages handled by private carriers (such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx, or DHL). [1]
• Locations Covered: It applies to packages stolen from commercial carrier vehicles, package lockers, package rooms, porches, doorsteps, vestibules, or lobbies before they reach the recipient. [1]
• Classification & Penalties: Private carrier package theft is designated as a class E felony. [1, 2]
• Fines: Convictions under this section carry a maximum fine of up to $250,000. [1]
• Standard Theft Laws: Traditional theft of low-value items (petit larceny under $1,000) remains a Class A misdemeanor, while grand larceny thresholds apply based on the monetary value or nature of the property. [1, 2]

Hey New Yorkers!

I'm Finn, 22, from a small town near Frankfurt, Germany. We sometimes call Frankfurt "Mainhattan" because of its skyline, so I guess I've already had a little practice with skyscrapers. Just on a much smaller scale. 😄

I've never been to the US, but I've always been fascinated by the people, their openness, the music, fashion, and culture. And New York has always been my dream.

There's something almost paradoxical about it. You're surrounded by so many people, yet nobody really cares what you're doing. Everyone is living their own life, following their own path. There's a certain kind of freedom in that which I've always found fascinating.

I'm not dreaming of some glamorous lifestyle. Just taking the subway to work, exploring the city afterward, meeting people, and experiencing everyday life would mean the world to me.

A little about me: I've completed a three-year vocational apprenticeship in metal fabrication, spent another year training as an industrial mechanic, and also worked in administration and logistics.

I'm hoping to spend 6–12 months legally living and working in or around NYC. I'm currently exploring J-1 Intern/Trainee programs for technical fields like manufacturing or quality control, as well as H-2B seasonal jobs.

So I figured I'd take a chance and ask the people who actually live here:

Does anyone know a company or business owner who might consider hosting an international technical trainee, or someone familiar with these visa programs?

I'm not looking for a handout. I'm willing to work hard and do everything the right way. Sometimes all it takes is one connection.

This has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, and now that I'm 22, I really want to give it a shot rather than spend the next few years wondering what could have been.

Thanks for reading, New York!

Finn 🇩🇪🇺🇸

Hi folks, I recently moved to an apartment near W 135th Street. Am looking for two tables. DM or reply here with photos and the item location if you are trying to get rid of your tables! I don't drive, so hopefully the item location is close to W 135th Street. Thanks!

BTW, if you're also trying to get rid of some bar chairs, let me know as well!

Good afternoon! I am a journalism student at Columbia University and I am doing a story about the delay in progress of the East River Esplanade project. I am particularly focused on how it affects those in East Harlem.

I’ve seen a few posts from other groups regarding the project, but was hoping to get a few interviews from those living in East Harlem who would be willing to talk about their experience with the delay!

Here’s the form below, if you’re interested.

Thanks!