Vanity Magazine reports that uptowns The Atlanta actress, Zazie Beetz—and co-star of the upcoming foulmouthed Marvel sequel—below shares her acting roots, the unique place her parents met, and why she doesn’t like exercise. Continue reading
Harlem’s Julia Marlowe, One Of The Best Actresses At The Turn Of The Century, 1865 – 1950
Julia Marlowe, August 17, 1865 – November 12, 1950, was an English-born American actress known for her interpretations of William Shakespeare.Continue reading
A New Study On The UN-Affordable Housing In Washington Heights / Inwood!
This brief represents part one of a two-part study the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute is undertaking on the state of affordable housing in the Washington Heights/Inwood sector of New York City, historically a predominantly Dominican neighborhood.Continue reading
Firefighters Rescue Injured Man From Burning Washington Heights Apartment
Two firefighters, one with just a few months on the job, pulled a critically injured man from a burning Washington Heights apartment building Sunday night, an FDNY spokesman said.Continue reading
Uptown Fire Leaves One In Critical Condition
NY Daily News reports that a fire in a Washington Heights apartment building left one person critically injured Sunday night, FDNY officials said.Continue reading
Chipotle To Open First Harlem Restaurant
Patch reports that the United Sates' dominant Mexican food chain is set to open its first Harlem location after securing a lease on West 125th Street, according to reports.Continue reading
Brewer, Espaillat, Uptown Electeds And Community Celebrate Agreement To Keep Coogan’s Open
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat gathered Sunday afternoon with a broad coalition of uptown Manhattan elected officials, Community Board members, and neighbors.Continue reading
Uptown Staple Coogan’s To Close In Spring, Not Without A Fight (Updated)
Washington Heights restaurant and bar Coogan's, which has served the community from its Broadway and West 169th Street spot since the 80s, and gets its name from Coogans Hollow as part of uptown history, is set to close this upcoming spring, according to multiple reports.Continue reading
City Of NY And Uptown Council Member Rodríguez Release Updated Inwood NYC Action Plan
NYCEDC President James Patchett and uptowns Council Member Ydanis Rodríguez released an updated Inwood NYC Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy for protecting affordability, investing in infrastructure, and connecting residents to good jobs.Continue reading
Uptown Arts Stroll Accepting Poster Contest Submissions
Artists living in West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood can now submit poster designers for one of Uptown Manhattan's premier annual art events.Continue reading
Harlem Phone Snatchers Target Women On Subway
Patch reports that the NYPD is trying to identify three people who are part of an Uptown Manhattan phone snatching ring that targets women in subway stations, police said.Continue reading
Uptown’s Senator Marisol Alcántara Announces $25,000 In Funding For Literacy, Inc
State Senator Marisol Alcántara (D-Manhattan) announced $25,000 in state funding for Literacy, Inc. today at the Inwood Library. Continue reading
Breaking The Bank: The High Cost Of Low-Income Living Hosted By NY Times Columnist In Harlem
The Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious & Social Studies at The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), the Hebrew Free Loan Society, the Interfaith Center of New York, and JCC Harlem will host a panel discussion in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
Uptown Is Demanding Dignity And Continuing To Fight For Amanda Morales Guerra
Yesterday, November 17th, 2017, at Holy Rood Church in Washington Heights, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and Council Immigration Committee Chair Carlos Menchaca were joined by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, and community leaders.Continue reading
J. Max Bond Jr., Honored With Street Name In Harlem
Join NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, NYS Senator Marisol Alcantara, NYS Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, Office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat ...Continue reading
