http://www.east-harlem.com/ Section where all site articles will be kept en jose@east-harlem.com Copyright 2010 2010-08-26T21:44:47+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/coned_fire_affects_metropolitan_hospital/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/coned_fire_affects_metropolitan_hospital/#When:21:44:47Z August 26, 2010 - East Harlem.  A Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) transformer exploded this morning at East 96th Street and First Avenue and affected electrical power at Metropolitan Hospital Center which is located at East 99th Streets between Second and First Avenues. Community residents reported hearing an explosion at around 9:30 am. The explosion was followed by dark heavy smoke and the smell of burnt electrical equipment. The smoke having no place to go, traveled from 96th Street and exited an iron street level grate at First Avenue and 99th Street, three city blocks away. Community News 2010-08-26T21:44:47+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/la_corsa_is_great_eats/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/la_corsa_is_great_eats/#When:17:07:24Z East Harlem - July 21, 2010.  Tucked away in the corner of East 110th Street very near Park Avenue is La Corsa Pizzeria and Ristorante, one of East Harlem’s best new eateries.  La Corsa is a gem of place for East Harlemites to dine since November of 2009.  Unlike most eateries that have to work hard to create a “Mom and Pop” experience, La Corsa is the real thing.  It is owned by Nina and Nino Digiovanni. Business News 2010-07-21T17:07:24+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/mosaic_preparatory_academy_hosts_a_health_fair/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/mosaic_preparatory_academy_hosts_a_health_fair/#When:17:43:15Z On Saturday, May 1st, hundreds of members of the East Harlem community participated in Mosaic Preparatory Academy’s first annual Community Health and Fitness Fair. Community News, Education, Health News 2010-05-14T17:43:15+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/soda_salt_behavior_taxes/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/soda_salt_behavior_taxes/#When:14:09:59Z East Harlem - May 4, 2010.The New York State legislators propose laws that would tax the purchase of soda and other sweet beverages sold in the state. There has also been legislation proposed that would curtail the amount of salt contained in all foods cooked and sold in the state. Both of these are attempts by legislators to modify our eating habits. The salt reduction legislation in food would take the choice away from citizens/consumers. While the soda tax would make it more expensive for families to purchase sweet beverages. 2010-05-03T14:09:59+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/st_cecilias_and_commander_shea_school_reunion_2010/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/st_cecilias_and_commander_shea_school_reunion_2010/#When:00:24:21Z Calling all St. Cecilia’s School and Commander John J. Shea School alumni.  You are invited to an all year reunion this coming April 16-17th.  The 2010 Reunion Committee is planning to a two day event, a Friday meet and greet for those who can attend and a Saturday, reunion complete with a 5:30 PM Mass and sit down dinner. 2010-02-14T00:24:21+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/lighthouse_international_launches_program_for_harlem_east_harlem_seniors/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/lighthouse_international_launches_program_for_harlem_east_harlem_seniors/#When:05:39:28Z NEW YORK, February 11, 2010 - Recognizing that East Harlem and Harlem residents have a very high rate of diabetes but few eyecare facilities in their neighborhoods, Lighthouse International, a leading vision healthcare non-profit serving New Yorkers for more than 100 years, has launched a two-year pilot program called East Harlem. Health News 2010-02-12T05:39:28+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/33rd_annual_three_kings_day_parade_in_el_barrio/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/33rd_annual_three_kings_day_parade_in_el_barrio/#When:23:50:19Z East Harlem - January 7, 2009.  El Museo Del Barrio’s 33rd Annual Three Kings Day Parade was held today in El Barrio/East Harlem/Spanish Harlem.  The parade seemed larger than ever, with more participants joining in the parade itself and with even more participants cheering them on.  El Museo out did itself this year.  The new Kings were as gorgeous as they were tall Those walking under them did so with grace. 2010-01-07T23:50:19+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/east_harlem_holiday_tree_lighting_2009/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/east_harlem_holiday_tree_lighting_2009/#When:13:56:02Z East Harlem, December 15, 2009.  The East Harlem Holiday Tree Lighting was a huge success.  East Harlem’s individuals, non-profits and business communities came together to plan and obtain the funding for this great East Harlem tradition, which is going on its 6th year. A tradition which the community looks forward too each year. Let the Holidays Begin! Community News 2009-12-16T13:56:02+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/east_harlem_website_revamped/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/east_harlem_website_revamped/#When:00:37:51Z East Harlem - December 12, 2009 - The East Harlem.com website has been revamped.  The site now runs on the Expression Engine Content Management System.  It took over 12 weeks of work to put the old site into a new skin.  The site now sports better News and Events sections along with a better organized Organizations (what use to be links) section.  2009-12-13T00:37:51+00:00 http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/new_girls_prep_school/ http://www.east-harlem.com/index.php/News/view/new_girls_prep_school/#When:07:59:25Z East Harlem - January 7, 2009. Girls Prep East Harlem is a new charter school opening in the fall of 2009.  The school is modeled on the success of Girls Prep Lower East Side. Education 2009-01-07T07:59:25+00:00