HARLEM – Rucker Park is already a landmark in the basketball world.
Now, Community Board 10 wants it to be officially recognized as a historic landmark in the city.
“We’ve got this amazing sports site that people around the world know about. You literally have people coming from all over the world to watch the tournament,” said CB 10 District Manager Paimaan Lodhi.
“You look across the river from Rucker where the old Yankee Stadium used to stand, and you see that it’s across the street...Read Full Story
In his final years I got to know musician Preston Love Sr. pretty well, or at least well enough to write several stories about him, most of which can be found on this blog. I know his eldest son and namesake, Preston Love Jr., less well. While he didn’t inherit his late father’s ability to play music, though he does sing well, he definitely does share some of the same ebullient, playful personality. Like his old man did, he knows how to work a room. He loves people and being the center of...Read Full Story
NEW YORK, NY – As part of his congressional campaign, Adam Clayton Powell IV announced a revolutionary housing initiative for the people of Harlem and Washington Heights.
Dressed in his usual clown suit, Powell thrilled the crowd with a few magic tricks and yelled “Keep the faith, baby!”
Powell talks to the media
Then suddenly, Powell yanked a tablecloth and revealed his ultimate magic trick: a four-story, pre-fabricated trailer park.
“Now everyone in my district can own a dream...Read Full Story
ALBANY, NY – After ten years of silence, Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV has finally passed a bill in the New York State Legislature.
Powell announces his one bill
With great fanfare, Powell stepped onto the Assembly floor and delivered the text of his proposed bill.
“It’s time to end the cock abuse!” he declared, as he presented the Intro. 43-A, otherwise known as the Cock Glove.
The Cock Glove mandates that roosters shall wear boxing gloves, before they enter into a cock...Read Full Story
Adam Clayton Powell IV Unveils his
Foreign Policy Platform
NYC, NY – Adam Clayton Powell IV, running for the U. S. Congress, announced his foreign policy platform this week.
As his staff yelled “Powell for the People,” he unveiled his plan to a crowd of seven people and one Lucky Root and Hoodoo salesman at the Harlem Rotary Club.
Powell unveils his foreign policy
Powell’s entire foreign policy consists of getting tough with Mexico. According to Powell, Carlos Slim and...Read Full Story
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Former Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV told The Politicker he doesn't really think Mayor Bloomberg will go to jail, but he's still outraged about the maneuvers the mayor made to secure a third term. Mr. Powe...
The profits from the tour are shared between the four members of the band – Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton – their manager Paul McGuinness, their promoter Live Nation, and the local venue operator. The 360° production increased the ...
LAUREL, Md. (WUSA) - Police are investigating a murder-suicide on Sunday evening in Laurel, according to Prince George's County Police. On January 22, 2012, at approximately 7 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 14100 block of Bramble Court for report ...
The new regime can start, you’ve guessed it, tomorrow. Bono visits Mayo for funeral of Adam Clayton’s mother U2 frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge were in Mayo last week for the funeral of band member Adam Clayton’s mother.
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) _ Plans to build the tallest building in Ireland â with new recording studios for Irish supergroup U2 on top â were suspended Friday because of Dublin's slumping property market and slide into recession. The Dublin... Begin ...
Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, UK), is the bassist of the rock band U2. A British citizen, Clayton has resided in Dublin county since the time ...
Adam Clayton biography by Jennifer Tomooka. Adam Clayton Born: March 13, 1960 Instrument: Bass Guitar. Born in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England, Adam Clayton is the eldest ...