Staffer At Inwood School Has Positive Coronavirus Case

The school in Upper Manhattan is one of 56 in New York City with a positive coronavirus case among its staff.

Book Club In Wash Heights Features Virtual Reading, Conversation

WORD UP: Community Bookshop/Libreria Communitaria is hosting a discussion with the founder of the Dominican Writers Association.

New Soccer Field Unveiled In Washington Heights' Highbridge Park

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez and the NYC Parks Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the new field.

Medieval Festival At Fort Tryon Park In Wash Heights Canceled

Organizers of the Medieval Festival in Upper Manhattan called the decision to cancel "heartbreaking."

Black Lives Matter Demonstrations Stop Traffic On George Washington Bridge Before Protesters Clash With Police In Washington Heights

Demonstrations briefly stopped traffic on the George Washington Bridge before protesters ended up outside of the NYPD‘s 34th Precinct.

Popular Inwood Yoga Studio Shuttering After 8 Years

The Bread and Yoga studio in Inwood will have its last day in the space on Sept. 30, but it will continue to offer classes online.

Washington Heights FDNY Captain Added To 9/11 Memorial

Captain Dennis Gilhooly, formerly based in Washington Heights, died in 2019 from an illness related to the September 11 attacks.

Breakfast To Celebrate Immigrants In Washington Heights

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez is hosting a breakfast on Saturday to celebrate the contributions made by immigrants in New York City.

Wash Heights Facebook Group Shut As Moments Of Kindness Dwindle

Moderators decided to close the group after moments of kindness became fewer and farther between in the Facebook community.

Carmen De La Rosa Announces Bid For Wash Heights City Council

Assembly Member De La Rosa announced her bid for City Council on Tuesday at La Plaza de Las Americas in Washington Heights.

Shuttered Wash Heights Bar Partners With Facebook For Fundraiser

Coogan's permanently closed in March, but it is teaming up with Facebook and United Way to raise funds for local small businesses.

Black Lives Matter Sign Ripped Apart Outside Wash Heights Church

It's the second time this summer someone has vandalized a Black Lives Matter sign hung up outside the Fort Washington Collegiate Church.

Wash Heights Org, Businesses Team Up For Virtual Bookclub

The Community League of the Heights is leading a virtual reading from a well-known children's author this weekend.

Man Killed In Late-Night Washington Heights Shooting: Police

The incident took place Wednesday at West 175th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue, according to police.

Group Wanted For 9 Robberies In 10 Days In Wash Heights: Police

Police are looking for three men connected to nine strong-arm robberies that recently took place in Upper Manhattan.

Theater Mag Releases Full Reference Guide For 'In The Heights'

Playbill Magazine released a lyrics guide for the beloved Broadway show's upcoming movie premiere.

Crash-Prone Wash Heights Street Section Gets New Speed Limit

A 16-block portion of Riverside Drive in Washington Heights is one of nine major streets in New York City that will reduce its speed limit.

Travel Back Through The Lost Castles Of Inwood And Wash Heights

The New York Adventure Club is set to host a virtual tour through Upper Manhattan's most famous historical properties.

Rally Calling For The Reopening Of Restaurants Set For Inwood

Aaron Foldenauer is heading the rally, the lone New York City mayoral candidate calling for indoor dining's immediate opening.

Homeless Man Charged With Murder In Washington Heights: Police

Christopher Pou has been charged with second-degree murder after police say he stabbed a man in the neck and chest.

See It: Midday Gun Fight Explodes In Washington Heights

Police released photos and video Friday of two men they say shot at each other multiple times near West 174th Street.

Wash Heights Pol Implores Congress To Act Quickly In MTA Funding

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez wants Congress to act "NOW" to fund the MTA and avoid cuts.

36 of 38 Upper Manhattan Schools Have Deficient Air Systems: Data

Just two public schools in Inwood and Wash Heights have proper air filtration, according to the most recent available building inspections.

Nearly A Third Of District 6 Students Opt For Virtual Learning

Almost 6,000 students in the district that includes Inwood and Washington Heights have opted for all-virtual learning this year.

Answers Sought After Inwood USPS Mailboxes Removed

A truck removed two USPS mailboxes near West 215th Street on Tuesday morning.

Washington Heights Org To Host Virtual Broadway Concert

Community League of the Heights is set to bring three Broadway performers together for a virtual show on Tuesday.

Inwood Jet Ski Collision Leaves One Dead, Another Injured: NYPD

Eyewitnesses pulled the two unconscious men out of the Inwood section of the Harlem River, according to police.

Wash Heights Pols And Groups Organize Effort To Clean Local Parks

The Community Park Clean-Up will take place this weekend in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Wash Heights Has Highest Positive Antibody Test Rate In Manhattan

Just over 33 percent of Upper Manhattan residents tested for antibodies had previously been infected with COVID-19, according to City data.

Wash Heights Pols Introduce Legislation For Stronger Moped Safety

Council Member Rodriguez and Congressman Espaillat will hold a news conference at noon Thursday to discuss moped regulations.

Inwood Deli Busted For Illegally Selling Booze And Drugs

Around 25 people were reportedly flouting social distancing rules on Friday in front of Juanito's Grocery in Inwood.

Washington Heights Woman Charged In Deadly Stabbing Attack: NYPD

The incident took place Tuesday inside a building on 444 West 163rd Street, according to police.

Wash Heights Free COVID-19 Testing Site Delivers Same Day Results

Washington Heights is home to one of two COVID Express testing sites in Manhattan.

Wash Heights Cop Faced 17 Misconduct Accusations, 5 Lawsuits

Two of the complaints against Detective Nunez involved the use of chokeholds, while lawsuits naming Nunez have cost the city over $220,000.

Wash Heights Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making An Impact

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Man Dies From Injuries After Revel Moped Crash In Wash Heights

The 30-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Revel crash before the service shut down in NYC.

'Clean Up Your Block' Returns To Washington Heights And Inwood

The initiative to clean up the Upper Manhattan neighborhoods will take place on Saturday.

5 Citi Bike Stations 'Coming Soon' To Washington Heights

Five new Citi Bike stations are getting installed between 179th Street and 183rd Street in Uptown Manhattan.

Art Honoring Nursing Home Deaths Hung Around Wash Heights Center

Naming the Lost Memorials installed an art exhibit around the Isabella Center for senior citizens in Washington Heights.

Wash Heights Chipotle Worker Wins Back Job After 'Unfair' Firing

Yeral Martinez returned to work Monday after being "unfairly" fired last fall for using a sick day.