5 Halloween Events In The Washington Heights-Inwood Area

Want to make the most of Halloween in Washington Heights and Inwood? Check out these local events.

Washington Heights Salon Doubled As Gambling Den, Report Says

City lawyers are trying to shut down a Washington Heights salon that was raided in July.

Man Who Slit Wrists After Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend Charged With Murder, Police Say

A man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and then trying to kill himself has been charged with second-degree murder.

Woman Killed, Man Found With Slit Wrists In Inwood Apartment, Police Say

The homicide is being investigated as a possible domestic murder and attempted suicide, police sources told Patch.

Man Shot On Washington Heights Corner By Bike-Riding Robber, Officials Say

A man was shot Tuesday afternoon on the corner of Broadway and West 169th Street, police and fire officials said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On Inwood Bridge, Police Say

A motorcycle crashed into a sedan on the University Heights Bridge near Ninth Avenue in Inwood.

Nonprofit Files Building Plans For 12-Story Inwood Apartment Complex

The new apartment complex will be built on a site currently occupied by a parking lot.

Man Fires Gun Inside Washington Heights Bodega, Police Say

A man opened fire, striking a fridge, during a late-night argument inside the Washington Heights bodega.

Inwood Tenants To Sue Landlord For Neglecting Repairs

Residents of 24, 28 and 32 Arden St. have been dealing with mold, leaky roofs and collapsing ceilings, but no repairs are being made.

Passenger Thrown From Dirt Bike In Washington Heights Crash Dies In Hospital, Police Say

Both the driver of the dirt bike and the SUV are facing charges, police said.

Halloween 2017: How To Find Sex Offenders Living In Washington Heights, Inwood

The state lists at least 180 sex offenders living in the area of Washington Heights and Inwood.

Washington Heights Pedestrian Plaza Stokes Parking Fears

A proposed public plaza on Haven Avenue between West 169th Street and Ft. Washington Avenue would replace 17 legal parking spots.

Man Breaks Into Washington Heights Buildings In Burglary Spree, Police Say

A man broke into four buildings during a week-long burglary spree in September, police said.

Rapper Meek Mill Takes Deal For Uptown Dirt Bike Arrest

The rapper had been charged with reckless endangerment and reckless driving stemming from an August arrest.

Man Dies After Jumping In Front Of Uptown 1 Train, Police Say

A man was fatally struck by a 1 train at the West 231st Street station in the Bronx.

Celebrate Manhattan's Only Lighthouse In Washington Heights

The 25th Annual Little Red Lighthouse Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7.

Inwood Rezoning Public Comment Period Extended

The city is extending public comments on the Inwood NYC rezoning draft scope of work to give the community board more time for a resolution.

Washington Heights Buildings Sell For $11.5M

Two neighboring buildings on Wadsworth Avenue sold for $4 million more than what the previous owner paid in 2014.

Inwood Medieval Festival To Feature Dark-Age Marketplace, Jousting

Here's everything you need to know about attending this weekend's Medieval Festival in Inwood's Fort Tryon Park.

Rent-Stabilized Washington Heights Building Sells For $12.5M

All 42 of the Wadsworth Avenue apartment building's units are rent-stabilized and most are for families.

Greyhound Launches Regional Service At George Washington Bridge Terminal

Greyhound will offer daily and weekday schedules to cities such as Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia from the GWB terminal.

Bike Thieves Break Into Washington Heights Apartment Building, Police Say

Two men forced open the front door of a Bennett Avenue apartment building.

Man On Dirt Bike Almost Killed In Accident With Drunken Probation Officer, Reports Say

The driver of the dirt bike tried to flee after the accident, according to the New York Daily News.

George Washington Bridge Delays: Truck Fire Causes 'Epic' Problems Into NYC

Delays of over an hour were reported coming into the city.

NYC Commission On Human Rights To Hold Employment Discrimination Panel Tuesday

The event will focus on tools and resources for preventing discrimination against the Hispanic community.

Tannat Wine & Cheese Will Bring Tiny Venue To Inwood, Owners Say

The owners are trying to raise cash for the wine bar through Kickstarter.

Safety Fences Coming To George Washington Bridge Walkways

The first safety fence should be completed by the end of 2017 on the George Washington Bridge's south sidewalk.

Marshalls To Open This Week In George Washington Bridge Terminal

One of the largest retail tenants of the renovated George Washington Bridge bus terminal will open Thursday, Sept. 21.

Washington Heights Drug Bust: 'Heroin Mill' Taken Down On Block Of Elementary School

Three men were arrested for allegedly lacing fentanyl with heroin and branding it as "Daily News," "Stink Face" and "Planet of the Apes."

Pop Up Gallery To Feature Works Of Inwood Photographers

Artwork by eight Inwood photographers will be from Oct. 5-29 at the Inwood Art Works pop up gallery.

Inwood resident challenges herself with half marathon to honor her father

Runner to be recognized at the Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon on October 14

Bike Thieves Knock Cyclists Off Their Rides In Washington Heights And Pedal Off, NYPD Says

Two men are accused of knocking bicyclists off their bikes and riding away on Washington Heights streets.

Woman's Decomposing Body, Man With Dementia Found In Inwood Building, Police Say

Police found a dead body and a man covered in his own urine and feces while checking on a foul smell in the Inwood building.

Washington Heights-Inwood City Council Results: Ydanis Rodriguez Defends Seat

One city council seats in Washington Heights and Inwood is up for grabs Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about the primary.

HBO Transforms Washington Heights Into 1970s Times Square

Gritty 1970s New York was recreated on a stretch of Amsterdam Avenue for HBO's new show "The Deuce."

NYC City Council Election District 10: Candidates, Polling Places And More

Everything you need to know to vote in Tuesday's primary election in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Washington Heights Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested, Police Say

A 23-year-old man was arrested for a hit-and-run that left a 43-year-old woman in critical condition.

Woman Critically Injured In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, Police Say

A 43-year-old woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the intersection of West 157 Street and St. Nicholas Avenue.

City Accepting Development Bids For Inwood Library Replacement

The city plans to demolish the Inwood LIbrary on Broadway and replace it within an apartment building.

Washington Heights Bar Mia Sushi & Steakhouse Shut Down By State, Officials Say

Mia Sushi & Steakhouse was the scene of a recent shooting and one patron was poisoned by the bar's hookah, officials said.