Uptown Grand Central

04/24/2026

🌮🔥 HUSH HUSH … THIS ONE’S DIFFERENT 🔥🌮

For Uptown Taco Week, Harlem Shake is coming correct with their Hush Hush Shrimp Taco 🤫

We’re talking Grilled Shrimp laid on a Corn Tortilla, topped with Chipotle Salsa Tojas, crisp Red Cabbage Slaw, Cotija cheese, fresh Micro Cilantro, and finished with a squeeze of lime.

It’s smoky. It’s fresh. It’s got just enough kick to keep you coming back for another bite.

Some things you keep on the hush … but not this one here. Pull up and tell the world!

Available only at Harlem location.

📅 May 3rd – May 10th
🌮 Uptown Taco Week
💵 $15

04/24/2026

🌮🔥 CRUNCH MEETS SWEET HEAT 🔥🌮

For Uptown Taco Week, Mama T .t.nyc is bringing serious flavor with their Shrimp Tempura Taco 🍤

We’re talking Batter-Dipped, Deep-Fried Crispy Tempura Shrimp tucked into a soft Flour Tortilla, layered with crisp Lettuce, Purple Shiso Basil, and Cole Slaw … then hit with Fresh Mango Salsa, Avocado Crema, and a drizzle of Sweet Chili Glaze.

It’s crunchy.
It’s sweet.
It’s got that perfect balance of heat and flavor in every bite.

Blink and you might miss it … but your tastebuds won’t forget it.

📍 Pull up to La Marqueta (115th & Park)
📅 May 3rd – May 10th
🌮 Uptown Taco Week
💵 $15 or Less
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04/24/2026

There’s lots of new action to see as the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway comes to East Harlem — from utility work along Second Avenue near 106th Street, to the staging ground at Second Avenue at 120th Street, to drilling for the new station entrances at 125th Street & Park Avenue and 125th Street & Lexington.

Want to be part of this historic project? The Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA is hosting a Local Hiring Event this Friday, April 24, from 4-7 p.m. at P.S. 83 on 109th Street.

The contractors for this phase of the transportation megaproject will be on hand with information on current job opportunities. There’ll also be representatives from local unions, as well as career training resources from the Charlie Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative.

This phase of the project has a 20 percent local hiring requirement, so if you’re in the neighborhood — the MTA is looking for you. 👀

Learn more about the project here: https://www.mta.info/project/second-avenue-subway-phase-2

Register for the job fair here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tcxnbuu

04/22/2026

Love your veggies? Check our our Community Buying Club! Our next pickup date is Wednesday, April 15, from 3-7 p.m., at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Every other Wednesday from January through June, we're offering curated bags of seasonal produce sourced through the farms of GrowNYC. Each bag includes fruit, greens, seasonal produce and local goods to keep your pantry stocked all winter long. Winter bags are $20 each, or $10 each if you have SNAP / EBT.

If you're interested in joining, please add your name here one week in advance of pickup: https://forms.gle/qoAjKSMmZukdiURj7

Many thanks to the neighbors and volunteers who are making this season possible. A special thanks to the family of Odis von Blasingame and other neighborhood supporters for helping make our reduced-price bags possible.

04/22/2026

Love your veggies? Check our our Community Buying Club! Our next pickup date is Wednesday, April 29, from 3-7 p.m., at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Every other Wednesday from January through June, we're offering curated bags of seasonal produce sourced through the farms of GrowNYC. Each bag includes fruit, greens, seasonal produce and local goods to keep your pantry stocked all winter long. Winter bags are $20 each, or $10 each if you have SNAP / EBT.

If you're interested in joining, please add your name here one week in advance of pickup: https://forms.gle/qoAjKSMmZukdiURj7

Many thanks to the neighbors and volunteers who are making this season possible. A special thanks to the family of Odis von Blasingame and other neighborhood supporters for helping make our reduced-price bags possible.

04/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE: The Harlem Wellness Fest returns to Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, May 30th, so save the date and we hope to see you there! 🥰🤗

Shout out to Sista Zock for making it known 🙏🏽💪🏽✊🏽

04/15/2026

Love your veggies? Check our our Community Buying Club! Our next pickup date is TODAY, Wednesday, April 15, from 3-7 p.m., at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Every other Wednesday from January through June, we're offering curated bags of seasonal produce sourced through the farms of GrowNYC. Each bag includes fruit, greens, seasonal produce and local goods to keep your pantry stocked all winter long. Winter bags are $20 each, or $10 each if you have SNAP / EBT.

Today's bag includes: Fennel, Green Garlic, Bosc Pears, Curly Green Kale & Yellow Carola Potatoes.

If you're interested in joining, please add your name here one week in advance of pickup: https://forms.gle/A8Gra4eR6HuwrEp97.

(NOTE: If you're interested in picking up a bag today, shoot a text to 828-713-5179 and we'll let you know what's available!)

Many thanks to the neighbors and volunteers who are making this winter season possible. A special thanks to the family of Odis von Blasingame for supporting our reduced-price bags.

04/12/2026

Repost from Grandscale Mural Project artist Jason Naylor:

"New mural with at the 125th 456 stop. 🟢
Thanks for having me!! ❤️‍🔥"

04/12/2026

“Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce on Sunday that New York City will open a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem by the end of his first term, taking an early step to deliver on a key campaign pledge.

The mayor wants to spend roughly $30 million to build the store at La Marqueta, a city-owned marketplace in a predominantly Latino neighborhood. Mamdani will announce the plan at a speech on Sunday to mark his first 100 days as mayor.

As a candidate, Mr. Mamdani said he would create five city-owned grocery stores, one in each borough, in hopes of bringing down food costs for struggling New Yorkers.

A second store will open in an existing building in another borough by the end of next year, the mayor’s office said. His administration plans to open all five stores by the end of his term in 2029.

The city plans to choose an operator to run the store and will start the procurement process this summer. City officials have examined different models, including commissary grocery stores run by the Defense Department that offer lower prices to military members and veterans.

The market in East Harlem first opened in 1936, when it operated under a different name and served as a gathering place for pushcart vendors. The city’s Economic Development Corporation NYCEDC runs the market and several others.

Elsie Encarnacion , the local City Council member, said she believed the City Council would support the plan as part of its efforts to address affordability, noting that there were long lines across the city outside food pantries.

‘The lines are growing all over our district,’ she said. ‘There’s still a stigma around those lines and a hesitancy to seek help when it’s so public.’”

Full The New York Times article is here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/mamdani-city-owned-grocery-store-la-marqueta.html

[📸 Hiroko Masuike .masuike]

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

Love your veggies? Check our our Community Buying Club! Our next pickup date is TODAY, Wednesday, April 1, from 3-7 p.m., at 125th Street & Park Avenue.

Every other Wednesday from January through June, we're offering curated bags of seasonal produce sourced through the farms of GrowNYC. Each bag includes fruit, greens, seasonal produce and local goods to keep your pantry stocked all winter long. Winter bags are $20 each, or $10 each if you have SNAP / EBT.

Today's bag includes: Watermelon Radish, Winesap Apples, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Button Mushrooms & Orange Carrots.

If you're interested in joining, please add your name here one week in advance of pickup: https://forms.gle/A8Gra4eR6HuwrEp97.

(NOTE: If you're interested in picking up a bag today, shoot a text to 828-713-5179 and we'll let you know what's available!)

Many thanks to the neighbors and volunteers who are making this winter season possible. A special thanks to the family of Odis von Blasingame for supporting our reduced-price bags.