Ydanis Rodriguez Supports Landmarking Of Loew’s Washington Heights “Treasure”
In 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated 40 individual landmarks. Twenty-six of them came from its 95-item backlog.Continue reading
City To Extend Amsterdam Bike Lane In Harlem
The city Department of Transportation proposed extending the Amsterdam Avenue bike lane — which currently spans West 76th to 110th streets — as far as West 162nd Street in Washington Heights.Continue reading
Trion Selling Washington Heights And Harlem Portfolio
Trion Real Estate Management is looking to sell a five-building portfolio in located in Washington Heights and Harlem, according to a Manhattan real estate publication.Continue reading
Manhattan DA Invest In Youth From Harlem To Hollis
Frederick Douglass wrote that “it is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” In those famous words lies the best crime-fighting strategy that a society can have. When we adequately invest in our youth, we prevent crime.Continue reading
Cops Indicted For Unlawful Washington Heights Arrest
Two NYPD officers are facing charges for making up false statements to back up a 2014 arrest of a Washington Heights man, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's office.Continue reading
The ‘Golden Girls’ Cafe Opens In Washington Heights
At last, the long-awaited Golden Girls-themed cafe has (soft) opened in Washington Heights. Rue La Rue Café owner Michael J. LaRue told us today he's serving up breakfast and lunch on a limited schedule right now, and hopes to debut dinner service soon.Continue reading
Call For Artists “Utopia” Exhibition In Northern Manhattan
The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), in collaboration with NewYork–Presbyterian – The Allen Hospital, welcomes submissions for NoMAA’s next exhibition titled “Utopia,” curated by Art In FLUX.Continue reading
Sinkhole Opens Up Nearly Swallowing Parked Cars In Washington Heights
A large sinkhole in Washington Heights nearly swallowed two parked vehicles early Monday.Continue reading
Additional Suspects Sought In Fatal Harlem Shooting Of Washington Heights Man
Police have released additional photos of men sought in connection with a fatal Dec. 14 shooting in Harlem in which a resident of Washington Heights was killed.Continue reading
Pathways To Growth Information Session For Your Business In Harlem
Pathways To Growth is a free entrepreneurial experience utilizing The Streetwise 'MBA'™ curriculum designed to accelerate the growth of businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color. Continue reading
A Message From Uptown’s Ydanis Rodriguez
Dear friends and neighbors,
oday marks a turning point in our country's history. Over the past eight years, we've made strides; expanding the rights of the LGBT community, combating climate change with real commitments, furthering conversations on race and criminal justice reform and strengthening job growth at a consistent pace.Continue reading
Delays Continue With C, A Train Water Main Break Delays In Washington Heights
A water condition in Upper Manhattan is causing delays along the A and C train lines during Friday morning’s commute.Continue reading
Water Main Break Stops Uptown C, A Trains
New York CBS reports that a water main break in Washington Heights shut down A and C Train service Thursday night.Continue reading
How Bad Are Street Surfaces In Your Harlem Hood?
If your Uber rides home from the bar are starting to feel more like back-road safari trips, a new street quality ranking (and mapping!) project from NYC's Independent Budget Office may explain why.Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat To Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Harlem Congress person Adriano Espaillat has represented New York's 13th Congressional Distrcit for only a few weeks, but has already become one of Congress' most vocal critics of President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration. Continue reading
