Helping Ex-Cons Start Over
Diana Ortiz spent 22 years in prison. Today, she is helping ex-cons get employed and back on their feet at Exodus Transitional Community.
December 30, 2009 | Posted in Community | Read More »
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Crime
Robberies Decline in Washington Heights, Despite Recent Bank Heist
Even with last week’s robbery at a Washington Heights Bank of America, robberies have steadily decreased in the area, a community once plagued by crime.
December 15, 2009 | Posted in Community | Read More »
Uptowners, Police Clash Over Quality of Life Complaints
34th Precinct residents say police don’t respond to minor neighborhood crimes; police claim that’s not true.
Looking at the Numbers: Gun Violence
Gun violence in New York has dropped steadily over the last two decades but young, black men remain the majority of victims and offenders.
October 14, 2009 | Posted in Community | Read More »
Harlem Battles Youth Violence: “We Are Tired of Burying Each Other”
After a gang shooting last week, Harlem gathered to discuss how to keep its youth off the streets.
Vance Eyes Washington Heights DA Office
Cy Vance made a Washington Heights office part of his successful primary run for Manhattan District Attorney. Community leaders now wait to see what will happen when Vance takes office.
Community, DNA Crucial in Serial Rapist Arrest
By Rachael Horowitz and Sonal Shah
After an intense two-month search, police have arrested the man they believe responsible for raping and robbing four women in Hamilton Heights during August and September.
DNA from the suspect, 21-year-old Vincent Heyward, matches DNA samples from all the rapes, and a 5th attempted attack, according to officers from the 33rd [...]
October 13, 2009 | Posted in Community | Read More »
