Washington Heights Man Arrested on Terrorism Charges
Jose Pimentel was planning to bomb uptown sites, police said.
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November, 2011
Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Enthusiasts Discover Rare Species in Inwood
Paul Sadowski’s mushroom enthusiasts discover a species previously unseen in Inwood Hill Park.
Bottle Up: Classes Teach Protection Against Increased Assaults
As uptown crime statistics rise, women learn the art of survival.
Mentorship program gives students the chance to DREAM
A local immigrant youth group start a mentorship program to help undocumented students access a college education
November 19, 2011 | Posted in Education | Read More »
UPDATE: Another Bump in the Road for East Harlem Bicycle Lanes
Community Board 11 rescinded its vote in support of protected bicycle paths on First and Second avenues in East Harlem.
More Immigrants Reporting Domestic Violence in Washington Heights, Inwood
“What we’ve seen is an increased number of young immigrant girls from Ecuador and Mexico, specifically. Also some West African clients,” said Banda. Of the 300 to 350 domestic violence cases her program tackles each year, “We’ve been seeing more young women coming from very, very poor situations in their home countries.”
Producer Frankie P Captures the Uptown Sound
Frank Parra has released his debut album, “Hazy Nights in the Heights.”
November 18, 2011 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
A Second Home In School: Uptown Schools Confront the Rise of Homeless Students
The number of homeless students in New York City has quadrupled since 2008, data gathered by the city’s Department of Education indicates. In Harlem, too, “the incidence of student homelessness has significantly increased over the years,” says Emily Kramer of the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS).
November 18, 2011 | Posted in Education | Read More »
Broomtown: The Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup Draws Crowds to Randall’s Island
At Randall’s Island in East Harlem, balls and broomsticks fill the fields for the 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup. Think football, basketball, dodgeball and rugby all in one sport, albeit with a hell of a lot more imagination.
Harlem Youth Court Takes On Juvenile Justice
The Harlem Youth Court, an alternative court for young offenders, is beginning its tenth year.
