Local Nursing Home Braces for Budget Cuts

Greater Harlem Nursing Home fears its quality of care will suffer from proposed Medicare and Medicaid reductions.

Obama Generation Still Seeking Hope in Harlem

Young uptown professionals remain energized by the Obama presidency.

Rodriguez Wins Big In 10th District Race

After a big primary win, Ydanis Rodriguez cruised to victory on election day in the 10th Disctrict City Council race.

Uptowners Back Thompson, But Bloomberg Narrowly Wins Third Term

Uptowners largely backed Bill Thompson in the mayoral race, while Michael Bloomberg narrowly won a third term.

How Uptown Voted for Mayor 2001-2009

*2009 data based on AP preliminary statistics with 98% of precincts reporting

Uptown Votes. Or Not.

The Uptowner staff caught up with residents of Harlem, East Harlem, Inwood and Washington Heights on Election Day. Some chose to vote; some declined. They explain why, and which mayoral candidate they favor, in this audio slideshow.

Nov. 3, 2009: Uptown votes. Or not. from cecile d on Vimeo.

Rangel: What Now? Uptown in a Flurry of Uncertainty

The House ethics inquiry into Congressman Charles Rangel grinds on, leaving political pundits, pollsters, 15th District residents, and other Representatives scrambling to assess the Representative’s future amid a wildly shifting political climate.

Post Office Renamed for Fallen Marine Faces Uncertain Future

Washington Heights has battled the closure of the Riayan A. Tejeda Post Office, but the Postal Service has still not signed a new long-term lease.

Uptown Pastors: Preaching the Census?

A new campaign hopes pastors will help inform the Latino population about the 2010 Census, but they will need convincing first.

Preserving West Harlem: Rezoning Advances

With Columbia University’s disputed expansion underway, West Harlem residents and New York City planners are bracing for development by working on a rezoning plan for the rest of the neighborhood.