Monday, April 9, 2007

About My Community


East Harlem makes up an extreme amount of diversity in New York. This includes African American, Mexican, Dominican, Puerto Rican and South American. Spanish Harlem is the birthplace of many Latin artists like Tito Puente. Spanish Harlem begins at 111st on the east side. The residents who already live in Harlem and new residents are trying to help Harlem by opening small businesses like beauty shops and restaurants. East Harlem ranges from 96th Street to 138th Street.
West Harlem can be called the academic center of New York. It has many schools Columbia University, Barnard College, City College of New York, Manhattan School of Music and the Harlem School of the Arts. West Harlem includes the Upper West Side along Riverside Park, Morningside Heights, Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill make West Harlem. It starts at 110th Street through 155th Street.
Central Harlem is the heart and soul of Harlem. This is where you can find the famous Apollo Theatre where many artist sang and began famous people. There are plenty of historic buildings and landmarks that are still there down to this day. Central Harlem also includes 110th Street to 155th Streets.

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