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She put down roots in upper Manhattan, where she became a regular at the weekly jam sessions at St. Nick's Pub on 149th Street.

Voicing Her Pleasure Martin Johnson 2011

But just as important in Harlem's recovery has been the role of its citizens, such as Maggie Burnett, who last week received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for the thousands of hours she's spent over several decades transforming a vacant lot on 149th Street into a jewel-like community garden.

Maggie Burnett's Remarkable Garden Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011

Indeed, both McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken had planted their flags near the bustling intersection of 149th Street and Third Avenue in the Grand Concourse section of the Bronx, where I met Ms. Tisch on Tuesday afternoon.

Football and Food Carts Ralph Gardner Jr. 2012

Hostos is not a traditional looking institution of higher learning, but for us Bronx residents, we are proud of the school located on the busy Grand Concourse at 149th St. It may not be Ivy League college, but it's ours.

Dominic Carter: Each One, Teach One -- The Remarkable Story of Samantha Jackson Dominic Carter 2012

It is a magnanimous feat, one that I experienced first hand when Pregones opened its new state-of-the-art space in the South Bronx on 149th and Walton in 2005 with the musical gem, The Red Rose.

Soldanela Rivera: Latino Disconnect: The Science of a Curve Ball Soldanela Rivera 2011

He gets to his spot at the corner of 149th Street between 8 and 8:30 a.m. almost every day of the year, weather permitting, and remains there until 4 p.m. during the winter and 6 p.m. in the summer.

Football and Food Carts Ralph Gardner Jr. 2012

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Gerit Quealy: Are You Fashion's Slave? Gerit Quealy 2011

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Gerit Quealy: Are You Fashion's Slave? Gerit Quealy 2011

Today is the 149th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Gerit Quealy: Are You Fashion's Slave? Gerit Quealy 2011

She was ranked 149th two years ago; on Monday, she'll rise to No. 7.

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