Uptown Man Tried To Join Terror Group, Feds Say

The Washington Heights resident was arrested at JFK en route to join a terrorist organization in Pakistan.

Dance Teacher Molested Boy In Uptown Apartment, Prosecutors Say

A well-known Broadway choreographer and dance teacher is accused of groping a student he invited to his Washington heights apartment.

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Washington Heights Catholic School To Close, Church Says

St. Rose of Lima Elementary School is one of seven schools set to close in the Archdiocese of New York.

Uptown Man Honored For Big Brother Volunteering

The man was named Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC's "Manhattan Big of the Year" for mentoring a 9-year-old.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Washington Heights Drive-By Shooting: NYPD

A black SUV pulled up next to a car on West 158 Street and a gunman opened fire on the vehicle, police say.

Sham Washington Heights Co-Op Will Return To Rent Stabilization

A landlord illegally circumvented rent regulation for decades after converting two buildings into sham co-ops.

UJA Supports Interest-free "Paycheck" Program Amid Gov't Shutdown

UJA and Hebrew Free Loan Society offering interest-free loans to federal employees who have been furloughed or are working without pay

Meeting Set To Discuss $14M Inwood Park Renovation

The city will solicit feedback on a planned $14 million renovation Inwood's Monsignor Kett Playground on West 204th Street.

Driver Plunges 20 Feet To Death After Uptown Crash, Police Said

A vehicle heading the wrong way on West 155th Street crashed through a stone retaining wall and fell onto a roadway below, said police.

Man Gets 20 Years For Killing Morgan Freeman's Granddaughter: DA

E'Dena Hines was stabbed to death outside her Washington Heights home by her boyfriend.

Uptown Bar That Avoided Closure Now Accused Of Wage Theft

Washington Heights rallied around the longtime bar and restaurant last year after a rent hike threatened the business.

New Video Surfaces In Washington Heights Police Brawl: Reports

The video shows the beginning of a fight which ended in two men being beat with metal police batons.

Developer Plans 7-Story Inwood Apartment Building

The new development is located just south of Dyckman Street in an area not affected by a recent neighborhood rezoning.

Washington Heights Cellphone Store Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

The stick up man pretended to be a customer at the uptown Boost Mobile before drawing a gun and threatening employees for cash.

La Marina Sues City After Valet Parking Ban: Report

The controversial Uptown venue was closed down by the State Liquor Authority in December 2018.

SEE: Baton-Wielding Cops Beat Men During Washington Heights Brawl

Video shows two cops strike a man with metal batons during a verbal altercation that turns into a violent arrest.

Uptown Subway Station Littered With Needles A Health Crisis: Pol

Used needles on the platforms and tracks of the West 181st Street station must be cleaned up, city councilman Ydanis Rodriguez said.

Phony Cops Commit Robberies In Inwood, The Bronx, Police Say

Two men impersonating cops have been flashing fake shields while robbing victims uptown and in the Bronx.

Uptown Arts Stroll Launches 2019 Poster Design Contest

Artists from West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood can win $1,250 and have their design featured on promotional materials.

Firefighter Hurt Battling 2-Alarm Blaze In Washington Heights

The fire broke out Thursday night in a six-story apartment building on West 180th Street.

Year-Long Closure Looms At Busy Washington Heights Subway Stop

The 168th Street 1 train station, one of uptown's busiest stops, is set to close Saturday for a year-long elevator replacement.

Washington Heights Double-Stabbing Was Murder Suicide, Pol Says

A 46-year-old man allegedly stabbed his estranged girlfriend before turning the knife on himself and jumping from a sixth-floor apartment.

2 Found Dead In Washington Heights Building, Reportedly Stabbed

A man and woman were found dead inside a building near West 179th Street and Wadsworth Avenue around 8 a.m. on New Year's Day.

Drone Flying Over Times Square Draws Worries From Councilman

Ydanis Rodriguez has privacy concerns about the NYPD using a drone for New Year's Eve security.

Rezoning Passes, La Marina Shut Down: Uptown Year In Review

Check out some of the Washington Heights-Inwood Patch's most read articles from 2018.

Five 'Affordable' Washington Heights Units Require $65K Income

The five one-bedroom apartments are renting in a newly-constructed building on Amsterdam Avenue and West 158th Street.

City Breaks Ground On $30M Highbridge Park Renovation Project

Improvements to pathways, lighting and accessibility at Highbridge Park are expected to be complete by 2020.

Uptown's First Food Hall To Open Spring 2019, Report Says

The North End Food Hall has been in the works since 2017.

Uptown Subway Stations To Close As Elevators Replaced

Station will be shut down for a year as century-old elevators are replaced for the first time.

Mentally Ill Father Goes Missing In Washington Heights: NYPD

Rhony Ramos, 30, hasn't been seen since leaving his home on Nov. 28.

Traffickers Who Flooded NYC With Guns Face Sentencing, DA Says

The multi-state gun running ring was busted after dealers sold weapons to undercover agents in Washington Heights.

Uptown Councilman Launches Bid For Public Advocate

City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez announced he's running for the position following Letitia James' election win.

Inwood's Park Terrace West Designated A Historic District

The city Landmarks Preservation Commission voted Tuesday to approve a historic district on part of Park Terrace West and West 217th Street.

Inwood Residents Sue City To Block Neighborhood Rezoning

Advocacy groups claim the city failed to account for residential and small business displacement when designing its rezoning plan.

Community Board Supports Inwood Historic District: Report

The proposed historic district will protect fifteen historic homes on West 217th Street and Park Terrace West.

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Uptown Is No. 1 In Manhattan For Marijuana Arrests: Comptroller

City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report identifying communities that should benefit if marijuana is legalized.

Inwood's La Marina Shut Down By State, Officials Say

The New York State Liquor Authority issued an emergency suspension of the troubled Uptown party spot's license to operate.

Washington Heights Man Arrested For Attempted Rape, Police Say

The man is accused of attacking a woman in front of a Washington Heights church.