Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance

Strivers Gardens, a $67 million, mixed-use development on Frederick Douglass Boulevard between 134th and 135th Streets, is one of the latest projects in the ever-changing Harlem neighborhood.

Construction lawyer Barry B. LePatner, (l.), founder of LePatner & Associates, joined Prince Don Felipe of Spain at the formal dedication of Instituto Cervantes at Manhattan's Amster Yard, 211 E. 49th St. The cultural institution invested $12 million to fully restore the landmark property. (Photo by Richard Edmonds for LePatner & Associates)

Phipps Houses held its Community Builder Awards honoring significant contributions to building New York City's communities. Pictured (l. to r.) are Adam Weinstein, president and CEO of Phipps Houses; honoree Donald Capoccia, president BFC Construction; Ronay Menschel, chairman of Phipps Houses; honoree Ron Moelis, principal, L&M Equity Participants Ltd. and honoree Jeffrey E. Levine, president, Levine Builders.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 will offer two new accelerated baccalaureate programs at its training centers in Paramus (pictured here) and Toms River, NJ, in conjunction with the National Labor College. The programs will lead to bachelor's degrees in electrical and telecommunications studies.

New York City, state and federal officials and a host of business, housing and community leaders joined The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for Strivers Gardens, a $67 million, mixed-use development on Frederick Douglass Boulevard between 134th and 135th Streets.