GED-ing Ahead: Students Struggle With Testing System
Unemployed and undereducated adults uptown seek better career prospects by taking the GED. But they face more than difficult exam questions.
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Harlem Hearing to Examine Police-on-Police Shooting
A public hearing Thursday will take place near the site of the May 28 police-on-police shooting in East Harlem.
December 1, 2009 | Posted in Community | Read More »
Uptowners Weigh In: Evolving Neighborhoods, Changing Times
How has your neighborhood changed? Uptowner staff asked this question to locals in Northern Manhattan.
Uptown Designers Rally Despite Spending Slump
Harlem Fashion Row presented a fashion show showcasing the collections of three aspiring uptown designers. However, the challenges designers face have gotten infinitely more daunting considering the economic recession.
Toys R Us to Unwrap Harlem Store for Christmas
Harlem’s toy market will have a new competitor to face this holiday season, as Toys R Us has announced that it will open a temporary Holiday Express Store uptown this week.
October 27, 2009 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Big Salaries, Bigger Challenges for $125,000-A-Year Teachers
The Equity Project Charter School in Washington Heights is a radical experiment in education: six-figure salaries for teachers to ensure academic success for students.
With Drums and Dancing, Public Art Unveiled in Harlem
To mark the International Day of Peace, a grand processional along the streets of Harlem accompanied the Ndunga Public Art Project to the Harlem State Office Building, where it will be on display indefinitely. The Ndunga is a Congolese art form that for generations has been used to warn communities of transgressions.
