Fire Breaks Out In Washington Heights Residential Building: FDNY

Firefighters battled flames for roughly 30 minutes at a six-story Washington Heights building on Tuesday morning, FDNY said.

Gun-Flashing Fentanyl Drug Gang Busted In Washington Heights: DEA

The Own Every Dollar gang sold crack, cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone in Washington Heights from 2019 to 2022, the DEA said.

Washington Heights' Dutch Baby Bakery To Start Selling Flowers

A local resident will start selling flowers from a newly opened bakery in Washington Heights. Here's what to know.

Doughnut Driver Arrested After Hitting Wash Heights Man: NYPD

A New Jersey man has been arrested for running over Christopher Brito while doing driving stunts in Soho last weekend, police said.

Investor Buys $92M Worth Of Washington Heights Buildings: Report

Avi Dishi just bought 10 buildings in Washington Heights for nearly $100 million. Here's where they are located.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot At After Crash In Wash Heights: Police

Shots were fired at an off-duty officer Wednesday morning after a fender bender happened at West 155th Street and Edgecombe, NYPD said.

Wash Heights Man Run Over By Spinning Car Can't Eat Or Talk: Mom

Christopher Brito was run over by a car this weekend as it did doughnuts in SoHo. His mother has started a fundraiser for his recovery.

Fire Breaks Out In 32-Story Building In Washington Heights: FDNY

Flames ignited within a highrise Tuesday morning at 111 Wadsworth Avenue, FDNY told Patch.

2 Gunpoint Robberies Occur Uptown Within Hours, Police Say

Two men stole food, cash and a necklace during two gunpoint robberies Friday, police announced over the weekend.

Historic District Council To Host Conversation About Wash Heights

The conversation will include a native New Yorker who worked on the "In The Heights" set and a preservation architect.

Person Injured After Fire In Wash Heights Residential Building

A fire broke out around 7 p.m. Thursday within a 20-story building at 17 Fort George Hill in Upper Manhattan, FDNY told Patch.

$7.6M In Repairs Coming To Inwood Tower, Gov. Hochul Announces

The governor recently announced that 190 homes within Inwood Tower will remain affordable over the next 30 years with the help of a loan.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams To Deliver Additional $3 Million In Cash Assistance To Bronx Fire Victims

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City (Mayor's Fund) today announced that an additional $3 millio ...

Yeshiva Star Player Aims To Be First Orthodox Jew In NBA

The Washington Heights-based college player Ryan Turell was the nation's leading scorer at 27.1 points a game this season.

Man Slashed In Face Waiting For Train In Washington Heights: NYPD

A man was slashed in the face for no apparent reason Tuesday night while waiting for the 1 train at 168th Street, police said.

Millions In Funding Coming To Wash Heights Orgs And Schools

Rep. Adriano Espaillat helped secure new funding for uptown community kitchens, food pantries, health programs and universities.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Emergency Executive Order 58

Section 1. I hereby direct section 1 of Emergency Executive Order No. 55, dated March 9, 2022, is extended for five (5) days.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Emergency Executive Order 57

WHEREAS, excessive staff absenteeism among correction officers and supervising officers has contributed to a rise in unrest and disorder ...

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Emergency Executive Order 56

WHEREAS, the state of emergency to address the threat and impacts of COVID-19 in the City of New York first declared in Emergency Execut ...

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams' Statement On Second Anniversary Of First Confirmed COVID-19 Fatality In New York City

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Joint Statement From New York City Mayor Adams And Washington, DC Mayor Bowser On Recent Murders T ...

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Wash Heights Students Going To Europe To Help Ukrainian Refugees

Nearly 30 students from Yeshiva University in Washington Heights are on their way to Vienna for seven days to support refugees from Ukraine.

Nomadland In NYC: Graffiti Attack Drives Out Family Living In RV

A Manhattan man says he, his wife and two kids must leave their neighborhood of the past five years because the neighbors need the parking.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams, NYC Parks Mark Milestone Toward Recovery With Over 100 Projects Starting Construction ...

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams' Statement On Mayoral Accountability In State Budget

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams Pushes For Equitable Recovery By Reaffirming Commitment To Bolstering New York City's ...

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Wash Heights Pol Says He Didn't See 9/11 Banner He Posed With

Video later surfaced of state Sen. Robert Jackson pointing to the controversial sign and reading its message aloud.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: What They Are Saying: New Yorkers Support Mayor Adams' Blueprint For NYC's Economic Recovery

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams' Statement On Major League Baseball Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Executive Order 11

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 79, dated September 10, 2021, and continued by Executive Order No. 1, dated January 1, 2022, requires City ...

Video Shows Mercedes Smash Into Girl In Wash Heights: Report

Surveillance video captured the moment a Mercedes sent a 12-year-old girl flying into the air in Washington Heights, reports show.

Manhattan District Attorney's Office: D.A. Bragg Announces Trial Convictions Of Two NYPD Officers For Theft And Official Misconduct

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Inwood Smokestacks Are Coming Down After 88 Years

The three massive smokestacks that have peered over Inwood since 1934 are coming down due to a 2020 wind incident, DSNY told Patch.

Girl, 12, Hit By Car In Washington Heights, Is Critically Hurt

A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was hit by a car on West 170th Street Thursday, the NYPD said.

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Emergency Executive Order 55

WHEREAS, the public safety was imperiled by a flash flood emergency caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that flooded roads, impacted ...

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, No Kid Hungry Recognize This Year's "NYC Hunger Heroes"

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Emergency Executive Order 53

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted New York City and its economy, and is addressed effectively only by joint action of ...

Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Mayor Adams To "Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent," Unveils Blueprint For NYC's Economic Recovery

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Office Of The Mayor Of New York City: Emergency Executive Order 54

WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the

Gun-Point Jewelry Robbery In Inwood Fried Chicken Shop: VIDEO

Customers dropped themselves to the ground in fear as a man with a gun came storming into John's Fried Chicken in Inwood, video shows.