Watch a joyful fire escape concert in Harlem

Wednesday September 29, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT [Videos: Musicians Hosting Joyful, DIY Performances On Fire Escapes In Harlem]( [Photos from a live balcony concert in Harlem in September 2021]( [The shows have taken the concept of socially-distanced music performances and given it an unforgettable, urban backdrop.]( ADVERTISEMENT ICYMI: More Stories From Today [A photo of Dr. Mary Bassett, the former head of NYC Health Department, in 2015]( [Former NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett Appointed New NY State Health Commissioner]( ["Our recovery from this pandemic requires tested leadership and experience to improve health equity and access across the state, and Dr. Bassett is perfectly equipped to lead the New York State Department of Health during this critical moment."]( [Black Manhattan]( [Romare Bearden’s "Black Manhattan" Is A Reflection Of 1960s Harlem]( [“What Bearden wanted to do is show the beauty of the city. People looking out the window. The bustle of the streets. It’s a reflection of urban life."]( [Letitia James in August 2021.]( [“It Was A Stump Speech": Letitia James Tests Waters At Power Breakfast While Defending Cuomo Report]( [Was Wednesday morning's ABNY breakfast a test run for the NY AG's future gubernatorial bid? It sure seemed like it.]( [Kaak bread]( [Beloved Persian Spot Sofreh Expands With New Brooklyn Cafe]( [“The cafe grew out of doing the bread at Sofreh which rekindled my passion for making bread,” says Chef Saboor.]( [Williams in early August at a demonstration to remove now former Governor Andrew Cuomo from office.]( [Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Eyes Run For Governor]( [Williams and Hochul previously faced off in a surprisingly hard-fought contest for lieutenant governor in 2018.]( [Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Porter welcome students back for the first day of school at P.S. 25 in the Bronx]( [Coronavirus Stats, Back to School Edition: Tracking Outbreaks In NYC Education]( [These charts show the status of COVID-19 in New York City schools.]( [Police tape]( [National Homicide Rate Rises In FBI Report, And Is Reflected In New York State]( [The report found the state's rising 2020 homicide rate of 4.2%, up from 2.9%, coincided with an upward trajectory across the country.]( [A cell (green) infected with a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (orange), isolated from a patient sample.]( [Coronavirus Statistics: Tracking The Epidemic In New York]( [These charts show the growth of COVID-19 in New York City and the tri-state area.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Support Us]( [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]( [Gothamist]( [WNYC Studios]( [NJPR]( [WQXR]( [New Sounds]( Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.