Get Healthy Harlem

You know what bothers me to no end? Cars who idle in front of my apartment! You know what I mean... they just park there, with their cars running and their music blasting ruining not only my peace and quiet, but also my fresh air! (Well, as fresh as it can be in the city anyway!)

Interested in getting involved in community gardens? Check out the OASIS mapping website to find a community garden near you!

I recently learned about the "Power of One" card from Stephanie Pope Caffey and I was immediately interested. It's a great way to keep money spent at local Harlem businesses in the Harlem community. Read more below!

In Mid-April, Transportation Alternatives, with support from the Communities I.M.P.A.C.T Diabetes Center, hosted a workshop to make East Harlem's streets safer for pedestrians, transit riders and bicyclists.

Starting July 6th, Greenmarket Farmer's Market will be open every Tuesday from 8am-5pm until the month of November.  The Greenmarket will be located on Fort Washington Ave between 168th and 169th Streets.

Are you somebody who lives in an apartment that is poorly maintained?  Is there damage that hasn't been fixed?  Are there rodents/pests that haven't been controlled?  Are there cleanliness probelms?  Is it because your landlord/property manager does not take care of the property?

I have been getting e-mails from the Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman, giving me ideas on ways to "go green" without having to do too much.