Beloved Washington Heights Station Agent Dies From Coronavirus

"He was the epitome of what a good man is​," friends said of the 175th Street station agent and father of three.

City To Give Out Free Face Masks In Highbridge Park

The city's parks department will distribute face coverings Tuesday at the Highbridge Park recreation center.

Here Are The Uptown Streets Opening To Aid Social Distancing

Seven miles of New York City streets opening to pedestrians and cyclists Monday include three spots in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Coronavirus May Have Killed 98 At Washington Heights Nursing Home

As many as 98 residents at the Isabella Geriatric Center may have died due to the coronavirus, according to a new investigation.

Program Offers Free Medical Care To Vulnerable New York Seniors

A new program is offering free care to house-bound seniors to get them the support and aid they need during the coronavirus outbreak.

'Wellness Checks' Become Lifeline For NYC Families Amid Pandemic

Catholic Charities has called 3,500 families a day since March to see what they need during the COVID-19 crisis. Here's what they learned.

Uptown Youth Group Becomes Food Delivery Service Amid Coronavirus

UpliftNYC, usually a youth service organization, is giving out "care packages" with a week's worth of food in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.

Top NYC Doctor Treating Coronavirus Patients Dies By Suicide

Dr. Lorna Breen was the medical director of the emergency department at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital in Inwood.

Man Who Tried To Rape Woman In Inwood Alley Arrested, Cops Say

Andre Gilmore, who is from Yonkers, was charged with attempted rape and a criminal sex act for the assault, police said.

Fundraiser Started To Keep Inwood's Capitol Diner Open

A GoFundMe started last week aims to raise $45,000 for the restaurant, which is one of the oldest in Inwood.

Open Call for Uptown Artists & Performers

DEADLINE April 29 for Healing and Community: Physical to Virtual

Washington Heights Grocery Workers Robbed At Knifepoint, Cops Say

Two employees at The Mexican Culture Deli and Grocery Store were closing up shop when they were robbed on Amsterdam Avenue, cops said.

Cops Search For Man Connected To Washington Heights Killing

Police are looking to question Miguel Villar about the murder of Emmanuel Santana, who was found stabbed on Tuesday, cops said.

Catholic Charities Gives Out 1,000 Food Bags In WaHi, The Bronx

Catholic Charities/Alianza Youth Services will distribute food for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday and Friday.

Man Wanted For Sexually Assaulting Woman In Inwood Alley: Cops

The man grabbed a woman while she was walking up her apartment stairs near Sherman Avenue and forced her into a side alley, cops said.

WaHi Seniors Get Help From Volunteers Across U.S. In New Program

Volunteers will make weekly friendly calls, send care packages and connect Northern Manhattan seniors to resources during the coronavirus.

'In The Heights' Announces New Release Date In 2021: Reports

The Washington Heights-based movie postponed its release because of the coronavirus pandemic.

NJ Man Found Stabbed On Washington Heights Street, Cops Say

Emmanuel Santana died after police found him with multiple stab wounds on West 189th Street, police said.

NYers Say Goodbye To Coogan's, The 'Cheers' Of Washington Heights

Owners said they're treating the iconic bar's closure as a true Irish wake, letting the "warm hug moments" and memories get them through.

Bilingual Coronavirus Testing Site Opens In Washington Heights

The Amsterdam Avenue facility is the first bilingual non-drive-through site and will be able to test 50 New Yorkers a day.

Washington Heights' Coogan's To Close After 35 Years, Owners Say

The longtime watering hole had hoped to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic, but said Monday it will keep its doors closed for good.

Uptown Arts Stroll To Go Virtual During Coronavirus Crisis

The annual arts festival is instead putting together a "Physical to Virtual" exhibit for artists from Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.

NYers Still Trying To Use Closed Fort Tryon Playground: Officials

Park staff have had to escort people out of Jacob Javits Playground half a dozen times since it was closed for a lack of social distancing.

PHOTOS: 'Memory Book' Reveals 85 Years Of Fort Tryon Park

A new digital book lets New Yorkers scroll through decades of memories at the Washington Heights park, and even add their own.

Nearly All Women With Coronavirus In NYC Study Had No Symptoms

A NewYork-Presbyterian study testing pregnant women for coronavirus found that 33 out of 210 had COVID-19, but only four had symptoms.

Uptown Coronavirus Cases Break 2K As NYC Pandemic Surges

The percent of people testing positive for coronavirus grew in all Washington Heights and Inwood zip codes the last two weeks, data shows.

Coronavirus-Related Hotlines Available For Northern Manhattan

The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation set up temporary hotlines for benefits, housing, immigration or unemployment questions.

Citi Bike Comes To Washington Heights Early For Health Workers

A station opened near Columbia University Medical Center on Tuesday, months before Citi Bike was slated to come to the neighborhood.

Marc Anthony, José Andrés Bring 1,000s Of Meals To Inwood

SOMOS has teamed up with Anthony and Andrés' nonprofits to distribute meals at La Nueva España throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

WaHi Diner, Nonprofit To Feed Healthcare Workers For A Week

WaHi Diner will make 150 meals a day for the nurses, doctors and other staff at the Columbia Medical Center with the help of two nonprofits.

Allen Hospital Moving Labor, Delivery To Morgan Stanley Hospital

Allen Hospital has announced it is temporarily relocating its labor, delivery and nursery operations to Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.

WaHi Theater, Running Track Could House Coronavirus Patients: Pol

Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez says the city needs temporary housing for those who cannot self-quarantine at home if they get coronavirus.

Join Rangers For A Virtual Geology Lesson In Inwood Hill Park

A lesson on geology in Inwood is among new Parks @ Home programs that will help New Yorkers safely experience parks during the coronavirus.

Uptown Food Pantry Doubles Its Hours To Meet Coronavirus Demand

"It's a whole different ball game," CLOTH Pantry Executive Director Yvonne Stennett said about distributing food during the pandemic.

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer's Mom Dies From Coronavirus

Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, 86, was the first woman to represent Washington Heights on the New York City Council.

Washington Heights Food Pantries Still Open, Need Volunteers

Here are food pantries and soup kitchens that are still open, plus a "food resource guide" for kids, seniors, the homeless and immigrants.

Uptown Zip Code Has Most Reported Coronavirus Cases In Manhattan

A Washington Heights zip code had 308 confirmed coronavirus cases, more than any other zip code in the borough, new data shows.

Open or Closed? Let Customers In Washington Heights, Inwood Know

We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Washington Heights and Inwood businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

'Town Hall' To Answer Uptown Small Business Coronavirus Questions

Northern Manhattan lawmakers and Small Business Services will hold a virtual forum to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Closes Fort Tryon Playground For Flouting Social Distancing

The Jacob K. Javits Playground was one of 10 the mayor closed Tuesday after people continued to not follow social-distancing rules.