Latino Political Influence Grows, Elections and Census Show
Upper Manhattan follows national trend of electing more Latino officials.
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January, 2011
Campaign To Save Good Shepherd School A Success
Success: Archdiocese of New York will keep the Good Shepherd Catholic School in Inwood open after teachers, parents and alumni fought to save it.
Needle Exchange Programs Creating a Difference Uptown
While needle exchange programs encounter opposition across the country, uptowners support local efforts to reduce AIDS and HIV infection among drug users.
Diabetes Rate Remains High Uptown
Uptown residents contend with a higher diabetes rate than the rest of city and nation.
January 8, 2011 | Posted in Health | Read More »
While City Cycling Grows, Bike Lanes Absent Uptown
While the city’s bike lane network continues to expand, it has not reached much of upper Manhattan.
Weak Economy Pushing Workers Off the Books
With unemployment still high, upper Manhattan residents find work in the underground economy.
January 7, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Small Harlem Churches Struggle to Maintain Congregation Numbers
With parishioners’ numbers decreasing, Harlem churches hope to attract younger members and newcomers to the neighborhood.
Legal Fight Brews Over Public Housing Arrests
A class action lawsuit alleges a pattern of unlawful arrests of NYCHA residents.
