United Palace Begins New Role as Uptown Arts Center
The United Palace, a former movie theater, becomes an uptown cultural center.
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Washington Heights Half-Welcomes MTV Series
A new MTV docudrama, “Washington Heights,” kicks off on January 9.
January 7, 2013 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
Bookstores Close in Northern Manhattan; La Casa Azul Has No Fear
Aurora Anaya-Cerda opened La Casa Azul in East Harlem despite a changing publishing industry.
November 8, 2012 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Fresh Hope Uptown as Obama Claims Four More Years
The heart of Harlem erupted in celebration when Barack Obama was declared president for a second term late Tuesday night. People took to the streets around 125th Street, frolicking, jamming on car horns and banging on saucepans. Evelyn Crowther, a local resident, danced and screamed. “Obama is for the people,” she said. “Without him, we [...]
Despite Crowds, Scams and Malfunctions, Uptown Votes
Sandy survivors battled crowds and technical malfunctions to join uptowners at the polls today.
Uptown Volunteers Join Hurricane Relief Effort
Local leaders host a telethon to raise funds for hurricane relief.
November 4, 2012 | Posted in Community | Read More »
Election Day Nears: Three Uptowners Share Their Choices
Three uptowners — a first-time voter, a veteran and a non-voter — explain their decisions.
Uptowners Stock Up Ahead of Sandy, But Evacuation Centers Quiet
Uptown residents braced for Frankenstorm but hesitated to leave their homes for emergency shelters.
Affordable Housing Plans Foiled, EMS Station Construction Begins
Plans for affordable housing on a vacant lot at 172nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue have collapsed while construction begins on a new EMS station.
Uptown Audiences Cheer and Jeer at Second Debate
Post-debate national polls were inconclusive, but in uptown Manhattan, Barack Obama sealed the deal.
