A four-alarm fire on Wednesday evening severely damaged a building in Harlem where the jazz legend Billie Holiday once lived.

This week in Newly Reviewed, Holland Cotter covers two group shows: one devoted to an important gallery from the past, the ...

Thanks to City Year, the Isaac Newton Middle School in East Harlem is bringing new life to the historical landmark through its beautification.

What is Vy Higginsen’s most famous contribution to musical theater? Vy Higginsen co-wrote “Mama, I Want to Sing!”, which became the longest-running black off-Broadway musical in American history, ...

The takedown includes a 129-count indictment in which police say 14 alleged members of the 59 Brims and Bloodhound Brims ...

The Schomburg Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary while preserving more than 11 million items in the archive.

A limited liability company tied to The Spence School recently purchased 1307 Madison Ave. for $10 million, property records ...

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, one of New York City's oldest neighborhoods, blends its storied past with a vibrant present to foster ...

It’s the first day of a month-long celebration of Black History in this country. There’s an art gallery in Harlem making a difference in the lives of artists of color. The Heath ...

Many New Yorkers can cite chapter and verse about the African Burial Ground National Monument in downtown Manhattan near City Hall, but only a few know about the burial grounds and segregated ...

Hot buttered rum is a classic cocktail that first gained popularity in the 17th century. However, modern bars are still ...