Living Wage Act Inspires Fierce Debate
The movement to raise citywide wages gets mixed reviews from Uptown officials and residents.
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Upper Manhattan
Smoking Uptown: Locals Skeptical About New Statistics
City officials boast that the smoking rate has hit an all time low, with Harlem showing particularly dramatic declines, but upper Manhattan residents are skeptical .
October 24, 2011 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Latino Political Influence Grows, Elections and Census Show
Upper Manhattan follows national trend of electing more Latino officials.
Weak Economy Pushing Workers Off the Books
With unemployment still high, upper Manhattan residents find work in the underground economy.
January 7, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Reviving the High Bridge: City’s Oldest Bridge to Reopen
The High Bridge, which has been closed for decades, is expected to welcome pedestrians by October 2013.
Retailers on Frederick Douglass Capitalize on Condo Boom
With condo construction booming in Harlem, business owners take advantage of new retail spaces along Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
Rangel: Triumphant Campaign. What Next?
Rangel is scheduled to face the House ethics committee on 13 charges of violations in less than two weeks.
