Mayor Gets Feet Cleaned In Washington Heights Before Met Gala

Mayor Eric Adams was at the Cuccio Nail Salon in Washington Heights earlier this week. Yes, he does wear an ankle bracelet.

Attackers Hit Teen In Head With Bottle In Wash Heights: Pics Released

NYPD sent out photos Tuesday of two people wanted in connection with attacking a teen on a Wash Heights train in April.

New Washington Heights Chick-Fil-A Spurs Spicy Uptown Debate

"Me, a lesbian with no self-control, is incredibly excited," one uptowner said. "I'm going to eat the chicken."

Washington Heights Targeted In New Campaign To Slow Down Drivers

The city launched a campaign on Monday to address traffic violence called, "Speeding Ruins Lives. Slow Down."

Person Injured In Wash Heights Residential Building Fire: FDNY

It took firefighters an hour to put out flames Sunday night at 325 Wadsworth Ave., an FDNY spokesperson said.

Landmarked Washington Heights Building Bought For $26.7M: Report

Famous jazz pianist Count Basie and boxer Joe Louis were former residents of the building nestled on the corner of Edgecombe Avenue.

Uptown Pol Introduces Bill Banning Height, Weight Discrimination

Council Member Shaun Abreu unveiled a bill Thursday that would ban workers and tenants from facing discrimination due to height or weight.

Person Robbed At Knifepoint On Washington Heights A Train: Police

A straphanger was robbed by a trio of people this week on a southbound A train near the 168th Street station, police said Wednesday.

Sex Therapist Dr. Ruth Honored With Fort Tryon Park Tulips

The famed talk show host, sex therapist, and longtime Washington Heights resident was honored Wednesday in the uptown park.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Donates $40K In Instruments To Wash Heights Schools

The George Washington Educational Campus is getting a revamped music program after the generous gift from the Washington Heights native.

Inwood Film Festival Set To Return In June: What To Know

The Inwood Film Festival will return for its fifth year from June 2nd to 5th. You can buy tickets now.

Man Has Wallet Snatched At Washington Heights MetroCard Machine: NYPD

A man had his wallet stolen Monday morning within the 155th Street C train station in Washington Heights, police said.

3 New Open Streets Coming To Washington Heights: Here's Where

Washington Heights will have a trio of new Open Streets during the summer of 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced Friday.

How To Find A Good Home Cleaning Pro In The Washington Heights-Inwood Area

Top-rated cleaning professionals are available to help get your house next-level clean.

Washington Heights Rite Aid Closing At Beginning Of May

The St. Nicholas Avenue pharmacy is one of the only chain drugstores within a 10-block radius in the neighborhood.

Fire In Wash Heights Apartment Building Sends 4 To Hospital: FDNY

A blaze at 286 Fort Washington Ave. sent four people to the hospital Thursday morning, an FDNY spokesperson told Patch.

Expand Hours On High Bridge Connecting Wash Heights, Bronx: Pols Say

High Bridge is the only pedestrian bridge to connect Manhattan and The Bronx. Local officials on both sides are asking to expand its hours.

Man Hit With Bottle On Wash Heights Train, Police Say

A Manhattan straphanger was hospitalized Tuesday night after another rider hit him on the head with a bottle, police said.

New Neapolitan Pizza Spot Opening In Washington Heights

Pizza Heights is opening in the former home of Gourmet Deli at West 182nd Street and Wadsworth Avenue.

Section Of Uptown Hudson River Greenway Closing For Up To 4 Months

NYC Parks will use the time to make repairs to the retaining wall and sinkholes along the Greenway from West 180th to Dyckman Street.

It's Not Spring In Wash Heights Until Tracy Morgan Puts His Top Down

Tracy Morgan has been spotted in his signature red lambo with its top down in Washington Heights, which means one thing: spring is here.

Robert Jackson Looks To Defend Washington Heights, Inwood Seat

State Senator Robert Jackson spoke with Patch about his push for re-election. Here's what he said about local and wider stretching issues.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Holds Fun Filled Easter Egg Hunt

Many large New York City Healthcare Companies Sponsored this Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Bringing Smiles and the Easter Bunny to Local Children

These Uptown Establishments Want To Serve Booze: Community Board Recap

Seven uptown businesses recently went in front of Community Board 12 looking for liquor license approval, but not everyone got the OK.

Social Workers Honored Last Month at Triboro Center

405-Bed Bronx Skilled Nursing Facility Recognizes Their SocialWorkers During National Social Work Month

Panels On Inwood Library Building Deemed 'In Danger Of Falling': DOB

Department of Building inspectors recently found that panels on the temporary Inwood library building were in danger of falling.

PBS Show Highlights 6 Restaurants In Washington Heights, Inwood

PBS' "Roadfood" hosted by Misha Collins recently got a food tour of Wash Heights and Inwood from locals. Here were the highlighted spots.

Man Wanted For Multiple Robberies In Upper Manhattan, Bronx: NYPD

The five stores were robbed of roughly $7,000 in a two-week period and employees were threatened with guns, police said.

Uptown Expecting Mothers Can Get $1,000 A Month In Cash: How To Apply

If you are pregnant in Upper Manhattan making less than $52K a year, you can apply for the pilot program.

Bird Watching Tour Coming To Inwood Hill Park, Park Rangers Led

The NYC Parks Department on Thursday announced its spring park ranger tour of the best bird-watching spots, with Inwood Hill Park on May 15.

Man Attacked And Robbed At Gunpoint Of $5K In Wash Heights: NYPD

Police released photos Wednesday evening of three people wanted in connection to a recent gunpoint robbery near West 187th Street.

Rat-Filled Washington Heights Lot Needs A Cleanup, City Says

The city filed a petition with the state of New York on Tuesday to gain entrance to a rat-infested lot on West 187th Street.

Permits Filed For New 5-Story Building In Washington Heights

A mixed-use building is set for the intersection of West 173rd St. and St. Nicholas Avenue, permits recently filed with the city show.

Meet The Candidate Running Against Robert Jackson For Uptown Seat

Angel Vasquez has been involved in local politics and uptown community issues for years, now he's running for State Senate.

Washington Heights Landlord Among 'Worst' In NYC Sued By City

Moshe Piller owns buildings at 10-22 Fairview Ave., 554-558 West 191st St., 1-3 Pinehurst Ave., and 65-71 Wadsworth Terrace.

Man Jumped By Gun Wielding Trio In Bloody Uptown Attack: Police

A man was attacked and robbed of $2,000 in belongings by three men with a gun on Wednesday near Fairview Avenue and Wadsworth Terrace.

Smoke Shop Replaces Decades Old Convenience Store In Inwood

A Space Exotic Smoke Shop is replacing the Last Stop Convenience store at 4973 Broadway, right next to the 207th St. A train station.

Uptown Straphanger Beaten By Man Screaming Anti-Gay Slurs, Video Shows

"I'm sick of all you f----," a man said before attacking and hospitalizing a 22-year-old on an uptown A train, police said and video shows.

Uptown COVID-19 Rates Remain On Low End Amid Newest NYC Case Jump

COVID positivity rates within Washington Heights and Inwood ZIP Codes are all among the bottom third in New York City, data shows.

Great Horned Owl Hoots It Up In Upper Manhattan: Hear It

"The most vocal Great Horned Owl we have ever encountered in Manhattan," a popular NYC bird Twitter account wrote.