COASTing Along: Seniors Flock to Transit Program Uptown
ARC Senior Center’s new transportation program helps older adults remain in their homes.
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Inwood, Washington Heights Residents Balk at Flu Shots
Despite 2,000 annual flu-related deaths in New York City, Inwood and Washington Heights residents are reluctant to get immunized.
‘Clean Heat’ in Washington Heights Means Better Air, Perhaps Bigger Bills
No. 6 oil, a heavy fuel used to heat many Washington Heights and Inwood buildings, will be prohibited in 2015.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise Uptown
The city health department’s most recent quarterly report shows increases in chlamydia and gonorrhea cases in uptown neighborhoods.
Shock, Anguish Uptown as Neighborhood Reacts to Terrorism Arrest
Family, friends and neighbors express disbelief about the weekend arrest of Jose Pimentel, charged with terrorism.
Washington Heights Man Arrested on Terrorism Charges
Jose Pimentel was planning to bomb uptown sites, police said.
Bottle Up: Classes Teach Protection Against Increased Assaults
As uptown crime statistics rise, women learn the art of survival.
More Immigrants Reporting Domestic Violence in Washington Heights, Inwood
“What we’ve seen is an increased number of young immigrant girls from Ecuador and Mexico, specifically. Also some West African clients,” said Banda. Of the 300 to 350 domestic violence cases her program tackles each year, “We’ve been seeing more young women coming from very, very poor situations in their home countries.”
Producer Frankie P Captures the Uptown Sound
Frank Parra has released his debut album, “Hazy Nights in the Heights.”
November 18, 2011 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
Washington Heights Restaurant Owner Fights for Liquor License
Altagracia Marrero, owner of La Caridad Restaurant 2, struggles to save her business after losing her liquor license.
