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Harlem has lost another giant. Lloyd A. Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and...
06/08/2025

Harlem has lost another giant. Lloyd A. Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and co-founder of Harlem Week has passed away at 80 Tuesday night after privately battling cancer.

Williams was a pillar of economic development in Harlem and co-founded Harlem Week in 1974 with Percy Sutton, then Manhattan Borough President, and several others as Harlem Day (later turned into Harlem Week) to revitalize Harlem during a period of economic hardship.

Lloyd Williams, along with others, helped organize the event and played a key role in its evolution into the multi-day celebration it is today.

GHCC Executive Director, Winston Majette, released the following statement:

“It is with profound sadness that The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and the family of Lloyd Williams, President and CEO of The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Co-Founder of HARLEM WEEK, passed away peacefully overnight, surrounded by loved ones, following a private and courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.

For more than 50 years, Lloyd has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life and shape both the cultural and economic identity of, not just Harlem, but the city as whole.  

While we mourn his loss, HARLEM WEEK will continue as planned. Our theme this year is “Celebrate Our Magic,” which is fitting because Lloyd always celebrated the magic of his beloved community.

Funeral service details will be forthcoming. Kindly keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Harlem Week takes place from August 1st -17th this year at multiple venues & streets.

Most events are FREE & open to the public. For more info on the full Harlem Week lineup, visit HarlemWeek.com

The death toll is now TWO with 58 cases of Legionnaires Disease now identified in Central Harlem. The city has given us ...
05/08/2025

The death toll is now TWO with 58 cases of Legionnaires Disease now identified in Central Harlem. The city has given us zip codes in affected areas but still has not identified which buildings have been affected OR what kind of buildings? Are they residential or commercial buildings?

The city has already alerted building owners that have tested positive for Legionnaires, but NO ONE has informed the community which properties these are.

Are they commercials spaces that we walk into every day? Are they residential buildings where we visit friends and family? I’m at a loss at to why these buildings have not been identified.

I received a tip from one of our followers over the weekend that one of the residential buildings affected was 112 Odell Clark Place. They said two of the first 22 cases came from this address. However, there has been no way to confirm this with the city.

I’m really hoping that some of our elected officials can get the community some answers to these questions. In the meantime, be safe out there Harlem. 🙏🏽❤️
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03/08/2025

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So the other day, we posted that 2 cases of Legionnaire’s disease in Central Harlem had jumped to a cluster of 8, which ...
31/07/2025

So the other day, we posted that 2 cases of Legionnaire’s disease in Central Harlem had jumped to a cluster of 8, which was very concerning.

At that time, city officials said they were testing cooling towers throughout the neighborhood, but failed to identify the buildings affected.

Now the count is up to 22 cases with one death and we STILL have no idea which buildings these cases are emanating from. Usually, it’s most likely to be commercial buildings or residential buildings with cooling towers.

I know the streets are talking so someone out there PLEASE let us know which buildings have been affected by this outbreak.

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia that can develop when someone inhales water v***r contaminated with Legionella bacteria.

Symptoms of usually appear within two days to two weeks after exposure and include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, nausea, confusion and diarrhea.

It’s rarely fatal for healthy individuals, but can be dangerous for the elderly and immunocompromised.

You can’t catch Legionnaires’ from hugging, sharing food, or being near someone who has it. The concern is usually about contaminated water systems, not infected people.

Avoid high-risk places. Stay away from indoor pools, spas, or public fountains near outbreak zones.

So far cases have been reported in the following ZIP codes: 10027, 10030, 10035 and 10037.

Be safe out there Harlem. ❤️🙏🏽
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Hey Harlem, we need your help. Does ANYONE know who this woman is. She has been in Mt. Sinai since last April. She was f...
29/07/2025

Hey Harlem, we need your help. Does ANYONE know who this woman is. She has been in Mt. Sinai since last April. She was found sitting at a bus stop near 125th & Malcolm X Blvd.

She appears to be on in her late 50’s to early 60’s and may go by the name of Pam.

Anyone with information about this woman is asked to contact the Mt. Sinai Hospital officials at 646-901-9309.
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