Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance

Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance The FDB Alliance is a not-for-profit org committed to building a strong community, improving quality of life + maintaining a clean and safe boulevard.

The FDBA’s purpose are (1) to establish Frederick Douglas Boulevard as a Model Residential and Commercial Corridor in Northern Manhattan through community, public and private partnerships; (2) to promote Frederick Douglass Boulevard as the Gateway into Harlem and Restaurant Row; (3) to promote businesses on Frederick Douglass Boulevard through strategic marketing, activities and events; (4) to fos

ter alliances, civic participation, unity, collaboration and networks among residents, local businesses, community groups and associations, and individual community leaders; (5) to increase locally-owned, operated and/or managed businesses on Frederick Douglass Boulevard; (6) to build a better community, quality of life and positive environment for residents, families and businesses; and (7) to maintain Frederick Douglass Boulevard as a clean and safe boulevard for residents, visitors and workers to live, shop and work.

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05/12/2026

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Join us on May 2nd for Clean & Connect, a special day for residents to come together to beautify our community from 110t...
04/18/2026

Join us on May 2nd for Clean & Connect, a special day for residents to come together to beautify our community from 110th to 124th streets, from Morningside Avenue to Saint Nicholas Avenue. All volunteers will be provided with bags and gloves. RSVP [email protected].

The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance is delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of the C. Virginia Fields Awards ...
02/02/2026

The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance is delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of the C. Virginia Fields Awards For Leadership and Community Service.

Each year, FDBA presents the C. Virginia Fields Award for Leadership and Community Service, named in honor of the iconic former Borough President, whose transformational leadership led to the rezoning of Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem’s most vibrant residential and commercial corridor and restaurant row.

2026 C. Virginia Fields Award Recipients:

MARIJA ABNEY
Founder and Executive Director
The Soapbox Presents

DENEANE BROWN-BLACKMON Board Member Manhattan Community Board 10

ADRIENE HOLDER
Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice
The Legal Aid Society

FITGI SAINT-LOUIS
Artist and Founder
Citi of Saints

BASIL SMIKLE JR.
MS NOW Political Analyst and
Professor of Practice and Director, Graduate
Program in Nonprofit Management
School of Professional Studies at Columbia University

SHERI WILSON AND GARETH FAGAN
CO-OWNERS
HARLEM TAVERN

All guests must RSVP at https://The2026CVFAwards.eventbrite.com

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres will be served and Cash Bar.

We are delighted to announce our 2026 recipients of the C. Virginia Fields Awards For Leadership and Community Service. ...
01/31/2026

We are delighted to announce our 2026 recipients of the C. Virginia Fields Awards For Leadership and Community Service.

Each year, FDBA presents the C. Virginia Fields Award for Leadership and Community Service, named in honor of the iconic former Borough President, whose transformational leadership led to the rezoning of Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem’s most vibrant residential and commercial corridor and restaurant row.

Congratulations to fellow 2026 C. Virginia Fields Award Recipients:

MARIJA ABNEY
Founder and Executive Director
The Soapbox Presents

DENEANE BROWN-BLACKMON Board Member Manhattan Community Board 10

ADRIENE HOLDER
Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice
The Legal Aid Society

FITGI SAINT-LOUIS
Artist and Founder
Citi of Saints

BASIL SMIKLE JR.
MS NOW Political Analyst and
Professor of Practice and Director, Graduate
Program in Nonprofit Management
School of Professional Studies at Columbia University

SHERI WILSON AND GARETH FAGAN
CO-OWNERS
HARLEM TAVERN

All guests must RSVP at https://The2026CVFAwards.eventbrite.com

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres will be served and Cash Bar.

Get ready to celebrate outstanding leaders and community champions at the 2026 C. Virginia Fields Awards!

Renaissance Collective STEM Kindergarten Cohort!
01/22/2026

Renaissance Collective STEM Kindergarten Cohort!

Please save the date for the 2026 C. Virginia Fields Awards for Leadership and Community Service taking place February 2...
01/13/2026

Please save the date for the 2026 C. Virginia Fields Awards for Leadership and Community Service taking place February 25th, from 6:30pm-8:30pm .

Each year, FDBA presents this Award, named in honor of the iconic former Borough President, whose transformational leadership led to the rezoning of Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem’s most vibrant residential and commercial corridor and restaurant row.

Stayed tuned for the announcement of the 2026 honorees.

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Below is an important update from NYC DEP for residents and businesses in Northern Manhattan experiencing discolored wat...
10/28/2025

Below is an important update from NYC DEP for residents and businesses in Northern Manhattan experiencing discolored water.

A message from FDBA regarding Open Streets on FDB.
09/15/2025

A message from FDBA regarding Open Streets on FDB.

Please note this Saturday’s Open Streets On FDB is canceled
09/01/2025

Please note this Saturday’s Open Streets On FDB is canceled

Workout this Saturday at Open Streets on FDB with Coach Laura.
08/18/2025

Workout this Saturday at Open Streets on FDB with Coach Laura.

Address

2168 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, C/o Lido
New York, NY
10026

Telephone

+19172870257

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