Wash Heights, Inwood Residents Form 'Noise Violence' Task Force

Members of the group WaHI and Inwood for Respectful Decibel Levels are driving forces behind the creation of the task force.

Dominican Day Parade Goes Virtual: What To Know, How To Watch

The virtual parade honoring the spirit of the Dominican Republic will take place Sunday.

Bruce's Community Garden In Inwood Closes Due To Storm Damage

The garden will be closed until the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias is properly addressed, according to its Facebook page.

Uptown Summer Jazz Series Bringing Latin Tunes To Wash Heights

The third installation of the virtual jazz series will take place on Saturday with the Fernando Garcia Band.

Tropical Storm Isaias Rips Through Washington Heights: Photos

Fallen trees are scattered across Washington Heights, including a group in Bennett Park.

181st Street Station In Wash Hts Gets Three New Elevators: Photos

The "A" train station on 181st Street in Washington Heights had three shiny new elevators begin service on Monday.

Inwood Restaurant Loses Liquor License For Not Social Distancing

Around 75 people were reportedly flouting social distancing rules over the weekend at Made In Mexico in Inwood.

Dyckman Farmhouse Gets Grant To Help With Virtual Programming

The Humanities New York organization announced recently that the community museum is receiving a $2,500 grant.

'Uptown Girl' Brings Local Storytelling To Washington Heights

"It is all about the community," Franchesca Feliz told Patch about her Washington Heights business and blog.

VIDEO: Residents In Wash Hts Fill Up Massive Inflatable Pool

As seen in a video posted to TikTok, residents used a fire hydrant to fill up an inflatable pool on 176th Street and Audubon Avenue.

Inwood Group Appeals Rezoning Decision To NY'S Highest Court

The decision to appeal comes after the stoppage of a controversial plan to rezone Inwood was overturned last week by the Appellate Court.

Washington Heights Library To Reopen For Contactless Pickup

The New York Public Library is reopening 22 branches for grab-and-go service on Monday.

Author Of 'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' Coming To WaHi Book Store

Jeff Kinney, author of the hit series "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," is coming to the Word Up: Community Bookshop/Libreria Comunitaria on Monday.

Officials In WaHI Demand Safety Re-evaluations For Revel Mopeds

Revel announced on Tuesday that service will be shut down temporarily in NYC, but officials in Washington Heights want more than words.

WaHi Police Precincts Have Near 500 Allegations Against Officers

A total of 105 police officers who have worked at either the 33rd or 34th precinct have racked up hundreds of misconduct allegations.

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Toddler Survives After Plunging Off Washington Height Fire Escape

The child is "awake and breathing," said a police spokesperson.

WaHI Deli Attack Leaves Dad Unconscious, Daughter Hit With Bottle

The group beat up the father and daughter while they were inside a deli at 2090 Amsterdam Ave in Washington Heights, police said.

Decision To Stop Rezoning In Inwood Overturned By NY Court

The NY Supreme Court previously ruled to halt the rezoning project because it did not aptly look at the potential impacts of the plan.

WaHI And Inwood Rack Up Coronavirus Noncompliance Complaints

Businesses in Inwood and Washington Heights were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 125 times since July 6.

WaHi's Word Up Book Store Gets Grant To Offset Coronavirus Losses

The Humanities New York organization announced Wednesday the community book store is receiving a $2,500 grant.

Pool Party Over In WaHI As Cops Deflate Makeshift Cooling Spot

Police are pulling the plug on an inflatable pool in Washington Heights.

Uptown Summer Jazz Series Kicks Off In Washington Heights

A livestream for the jazzy performance will be provided by the Hilltop Park Ale House.

Riverside Park Launches Fundraiser For Areas Above 120th Street

The fundraising drive will send resources to the areas of the park bordering West Harlem and Washington Heights from 120th to 181st street.

Revelers Crowd Inwood For Maskless And Even Topless Party

Crowds of people dancing on the sidewalks of Inwood are drawing attention for ignoring social distancing rules.

Washington Heights Sees Dozens Of Social Distancing Complaints

Washington Heights has seen 113 ​complaints for social distancing since phase two began June 22​, according to city data.

Hundreds Of Dead Fish Spotted Floating In Hudson River

Fish that swim in large schools are particularly vulnerable to low dissolved oxygen content, New York environmental experts said.

Family Of Man Found Hanged Raise Money For Independent Autopsy

The family of a man who was found hanging from a tree ​​has created a fundraiser to conduct an independent autopsy.

Inwood Hill Park Goes Without Summer Staff As Trash Piles Up

NYC Parks is looking for volunteers to help clean up Inwood Hill Park, which is without its summer staff thanks to coronavirus budget cuts.

Explore The More Than 100 Restaurants Open Uptown: Map

A new map lets New Yorkers see what restaurants are open for outdoor dining in their neighborhood. The dining program will expand next week.

Uptown Couple Who Died Days Apart Honored In Coronavirus Memorial

Pedro and Carmen Nereida Muniz died in April. They are among more than 1,000 NYers whose stories are told in an online memorial by THE CITY.

Washington Heights Pop-Up Pantry To Give Out 6K Meals Friday

The latest pop-up pantry from Catholic Charities will give out 500 bags of food, the equivalent of 6,000 meals, on Friday.

Washington Heights' Audubon Ave. To Open For Social Distancing

About 10 blocks of Audubon Avenue will open to pedestrians and cyclists in the latest expansion of the mayor's Open Streets plan.

Twitter Suspends Account That Doctored NYC Video Tweeted By Trump

The meme account that created the doctored version of a viral NYC video of two toddlers hugging has had his account permanently suspended.

State Sen. Robert Jackson Holds Primary Lead Over Pina

State Sen. Robert Jackson held a clear lead over second-time challenger Tirso Santiago Pina, though absentee ballots had yet to be counted.

Uptown Program For Older NYers In Coronavirus Crisis Needs Funds

A "Senior Link" program started for older adults in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx had such a high demand it needs $10,000 to launch.

Protesters Rally In NYC Park Where Black Man Was Found Hanged

Organizers say the death of Dominique Alexander, whose death was ruled a suicide last week, needs to be investigated.

Dad Of Toddler In Doctored Trump Video Slams Its 'Hate Agenda'

"HE CAN NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!," the Washington Heights dad said on Facebook after Trump shared a fake version of the viral video.

Photos Show Suspect In Highbridge Park Sexual Assault: Cops

Cops released photos and video of the man who they say choked and sexually assaulted a woman in broad daylight near Edgecombe Avenue.

Uptown Fireworks Complaints Soar In Coronavirus Lockdown: Data

Uptown zip codes have seen some of the most 311 complaints about illegal fireworks as calls about the noisy explosives spike citywide.