Washington Heights Politician Endorses Eric Adams For Mayor

Upper Manhattan Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez endorsed on Wednesday Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for mayor.

Upper Manhattan Facebook Group Targets 'Jarring' Noise Levels

An Inwood resident started the "WaHi and Inwood for Respectful Decibel Levels" Facebook group in May. It now has nearly 1,000 members.

71-Year-Old Pushed Out Of Wash Heights Subway Elevator: Police

A 71-year-old woman broke her arm after she was pushed out of the 168th Street subway elevator in Washington Heights, according to NYPD.

Fearsome Orange Spider Spotted Walking In Inwood Park: Photos

In a classic case of don't judge a book by its cover, this dazzling-colored spider isn't as dangerous as you might assume.

Here Is The Lone Official Holiday Display To See In Wash Heights

There is only one official Department of Parks & Recreation lighting display currently in Manhattan above 151st Street.

Wash Heights Man Charged 4 Years After Neighborhood Killing: NYPD

A Washington Heights resident was arrested Monday in connection to the death of a 31-year-old man in the neighborhood in 2016, police said.

Rats Overrun Washington Heights Chipotle: Week In Review

Inwood Deli Caught Selling Illegal Liquor And Drugs | Beloved Wash Heights Cafe Reopens | Upper Manhattan ZIP Code Passes 6 Percent Rate

History Fridays: Remembering The Washington Heights Of Japan

Many local residents know the history of the Washington Heights neighborhood in NYC. But what about the old Washington Heights in Japan?

Beloved Wash Heights Cafe Reopens 3 Years After Closing Down

Company on Edgecombe catering service made 180 free meals a day for Washington Heights residents during the pandemic. Now it is reopening.

Rats Overrun Washington Heights Chipotle: Employees Speak Out

"It's not right that Chipotle didn't keep us safe from getting bitten by rats," a Washington Heights Chipotle worker said in a news release.

Inwood Grocer Caught Illegally Selling Liquor And Drugs

Maskless patrons, illegal booze and prescription drugs, and gambling devices were discovered recently by officers in an Inwood deli.

Ceremony For Renovations At Highbridge Park Playground: Photos

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Tuesday morning for new renovations at the Adventure Playground in Highbridge Park.

Wash Heights ZIP Code Passes 6% Virus Rate — Highest In Borough

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that the city's Test & Trace Corps staff will be canvassing in Washington Heights for the day.

Dyckman Street Set To Get Heaters For Outdoor Dining This Winter

An initiative to winterize popular outdoor dining streets throughout New York City is bringing heaters to Dyckman Street.

Dyckman Farmhouse Projects 'Slaves Lived Here' In New Exhibition

The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Inwood is using art to call attention to the history of slavery that took place within the property.

Woman Recording Man's Lewd Act At Inwood Station Attacked: NYPD

A woman was hit in the face after she began recording a man performing a lewd act in an Inwood subway station, police said.

Racist Links Prompt Demands For Park Name Change: Week In Review

181st Street 1 Train Station Closing | Millions In Repairs Coming To NYCHA Developments | First Annual Dyckman Tree Lighting

Wash Heights Street Gets Co-Named After Famed Dominican Musician

Saint Nicholas Avenue and West 166th Street will now feature the name Rafael "Bullumba" Landestoy.

Almost 4,000 District 6 Students Identified As Homeless: Data

The school district that makes up Upper Manhattan had scores of students with no place to call home last year, according to a new report.

First Annual Dyckman Tree Lighting Ceremony: What To Know

Organizations in Inwood and Washington Heights are coming together to host the first-ever Dyckman Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Theater Uses Creativity To Defy Pandemic And Stage Shows

An actor is performing on Broadway, though a long way north of the shuttered theater district.

Washington Heights 181st 1 Station Set To Close: What To Know

The 1 train station at 181st Street in Washington Heights is closing on Saturday for a year due to repair work on the elevators.

Christmas Tree Farms Near Washington Heights-Inwood: Your 2020 Guide

Many local Christmas tree farms are taking precautions amid the pandemic to ensure you and your family have a jolly holiday.

Wash Heights Pol Pushes New Bill For Added Fire Extinguishers

10 days after a deadly fire in Washington Heights, an Upper Manhattan politician is pushing for more fire extinguishers in NYC buildings.

Millions In Repairs Coming To NYCHA Developments In Wash Heights

NYCHA developments in Washington Heights are among 16 in Manhattan that will receive part of $271M in funding for repair work.

Upper Manhattan Has 4 Of 5 Highest COVID Rates In Borough: Data

Coronavirus rates in Inwood and Washington Heights remain near the highest in Manhattan, according to the latest data from the city.

Racist Links of Bennett Park Prompt Demands For Name Change

Community Board 12 cites the park's namesake's "history of racism" as the reason for possibly renaming Bennet Park in Washington Heights.

Coronavirus Test Site Remains Open At Washington Heights School

You can get a walk-in coronavirus test Monday and Tuesday in Washington Heights, thanks to NYC Health + Hospitals.

New Yellow Zone Announced: Upper Manhattan Week In Review

NY's Top Court Refuses To Hear Rezoning Appeal | Why An Upper Manhattan ZIP Code Was Excluded From Yellow Zone | Deadly Wash Heights Fire

4 Washington Heights Restaurants Win Grants For Outdoor Dining

The DoorDash grants are meant to help restaurants "winterize" their outdoor dining setups.

Coronavirus Test Site Open In Wash Heights For Thanksgiving Rush

The site is among several that will be open until 1 p.m. on Wednesday to help New Yorkers get a coronavirus test.

Which Wash Heights Business Is Best Of Year? Nominate A Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Washington Heights Business of the Year.

Upper Manhattan ZIP Code Excluded From Yellow Zone: Here's Why

The 10040 ZIP code has one of the highest coronavirus rates in Manhattan. Yet, it's not included in the new yellow zone.

NY's Top Court Refuses To Hear Appeal To Stop Inwood Rezoning

The decision to not hear Inwood Legal Action's appeal to stop the rezoning of Inwood clears the way for the process to begin.

New Yellow Zone Announced In Washington Heights As COVID Surges

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said Washington Heights will become a yellow zone, further restricting dining and gatherings.

2 Killed In Washington Heights Apartment Fire: Police

A deadly fire broke out Sunday in a residential building at 260 Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights, according to police.

ZIP Code Has Top COVID Rate In Manhattan: Wash Heights Review

New Wash Heights Resolution Passed | Man Charged In Highbridge Park Attack | Tour Leads You Through Inwood's Art Deco Buildings

Owl Found In Rockefeller Center Tree To Take Flight | Patch PM

UES Private Schools Plan For Lockdown | Cop Shows Up For Work Smelling Of Booze | See Grand Army Plaza's $9M Renovation Plan

ZIP Codes In Wash Heights Have The Top 2 COVID Rates In Manhattan

Upper Manhattan's 10040 and 10033 ZIP code have the two highest coronavirus positivity rates in the borough.

Scott Stringer And De La Rosa Endorse Each Other's 2021 Campaigns

Comptroller Stringer endorsed Assembly Member Carmen De La Rosa's city council candidacy to represent Inwood and Washington Heights.