Welcome to
Notable New Yorkers
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I have long been a collector of interesting facts—from books, historical documents, and my travels. I have trekked endless miles in search of remnants from the past and in the hope of new discoveries. Returning to a cozy seat with a compelling historical text for several uninterrupted hours remains my lifelong pleasure.

In recent years, my focus has turned local—to Bloomingdale-Morningside Heights, my neighborhood, and to nearby Harlem. I was interested in learning about the distinguished figures who once lived in these areas.

 

My research led to my first book, Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Bloomingdale-Morningside Heights, which was published by Fordham University Press in 2020. There was wide interest in the book, and its popular approval inspired me to write a second book, this time about Harlem. Notable New Yorkers of Harlem was published by Fordham University Press in 2026. It highlights more than 800 of the most accomplished, interesting, and intriguing people who at one time made Harlem their home.

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​It is my honor to introduce the reader to these amazing individuals. It is my sincere wish that knowing the history and accomplishments of the Notables will make every stroll through Morningside Heights, Bloomingdale, and Harlem a more enjoyable and meaningful experience.