Fake Cops Steal $10K From Washington Heights Woman, Police Say

Two women pretending to be cops took $10,000 from a Washington Heights resident.

Big-Name Retailers To Hold Washington Heights, Inwood Job Fairs

The businesses opening in the retail section of the new GWB bus terminal will hold hiring fairs in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Rape On Inwood Bridge Gets Man At Least 20 Years In Prison

Randy Rivera, 29, raped a stranger on the 207th Street Bridge.

Man Robs Washington Heights Bodega With Metal Pole, Police Say

When a bodega employee refused to hand the thief cash he picked up a metal pole and started swinging at the worker.

Body Found In Hudson River Near La Marina, Police Say

A man was found dead Saturday in the Hudson River near Inwood Hill Park.

Herman Farell Aide To Run For Soon-Vacant Uptown Assembly Seat

Al Taylor, an elected Democratic District Leader and Herman Farrell’s chief of staff, will run to fill the seat his boss is vacating.

Stay Of Deportation Accepted For Mother Taking Sanctuary In Washington Heights

Federal officials have 90 days to respond to a request for a stay of deportation, a lawyer representing Amanda Morales-Guerra told Patch.

Immigrant Family Seeking Sanctuary In Washington Heights Church Gets Support From Community

Officials will request a stay of deportation Monday for a mother of three currently living in a Washington Heights church.

Hundreds Evacuated From Washington Heights Building After Carbon Monoxide Scare, FDNY Says

An apartment building on West 189th Street was completely evacuated after dangerous levels of carbon monoxide were detected.

Rapper Meek Mill's Instagram Feed Shows Him Speeding Dirt Bike Down NYC Streets, NYPD Says

The rapper is expected to be charged with reckless endangerment, an NYPD spokesman said.

Immigrant Family Seeks Sanctuary From ICE In Washington Heights Church

Amanda Morales had been told she would be deported to Guatemala.

ICYMI: Washington Heights' Vapor Lounge Shut Down By State, Officials Say

State Liquor Authority officials described the Washington Heights nightclub as an "incredibly dangerous environment."

Residents, Politicians Rally For Local Jobs At New George Washington Bridge Terminal

Developers and retail tenants at the renovated George Washington Bridge terminal have reneged on promises to hire locally, protesters said.

Inwood Rezoning Public Scoping Meeting Scheduled

City officials will hold a scoping meeting in September to solicit feedback on the Inwood rezoning plan from members of the public.

Man Bites Cop, Speeds Down Inwood Sidewalk On ATV, Police Say

The man was driving an all-terrain vehicle down the sidewalk when he was stopped, police told Patch.

Vandals Dump Concrete, Break Windows At Washington Heights Construction Site, Police Say

Three men broke into a Pinehurst Avenue construction site and caused some havoc, police said.

Dominican Day Parade 2017 Guide: Parade Route, Traffic Closures, Tribute To Slain Cop

The Dominican Day Parade is this Sunday, Aug. 13. Here's what you need to know about attending the event.

ICYMI: Washington Heights' New Marshalls Store Now Hiring

The store will be located in the long-delayed retail concourse of the renovated George Washington Bridge bus terminal.

Body Pulled From Hudson River Near Inwood's La Marina, Police Say

A person was pulled from the Hudson River in Inwood Thursday afternoon and declared dead, police told Patch.

Man Tries, Fails To Stick Up Washington Heights Bodega, Police Say

The man entered the bodega, drew a gun and threatened an employee, but ended up leaving empty handed.

NYPD Gunshot Detection Equipment Coming To Washington Heights

The NYPD is expanding its ShotSpotter program to the 33rd Precinct, which covers Washington Heights from West 155th to 170th streets.

Sherman Creek Park Restoration Project Gets $100K Investment

The Sherman Creek Park project will restore the site’s marsh habitat and create green space for community residents.

ICYMI: Jazz Singer Who Jumped Off GWB Had 'Lifelong Struggle,' Battled Anorexia, Mother Says

Lael Feldman, a 24-year-old jazz singer from Brooklyn, was found dead Monday in waters near Inwood Hill Park.

SEE: Commuters Trudge Through Flooded Washington Heights Station

Elevators were down briefly Wednesday evening at the 181st Street 1 train station, where commuters had to wade through ankle-high flooding.

Washington Heights Buildings Sell For $40 M

The two contiguous buildings occupy an entire block on Fort Washington Avenue between West 177th and 178th streets.

Woman Found Dead In Waters Near Inwood Hill Park, Police Say

The woman was not suffering any visible signs of trauma, police told Patch.

New Grand Concourse Counseling Center is Hub for Mental Health Services in the Bronx

Established by The Jewish Board, the new Center will provide range of mental health services for Bronx residents of all ages

Man Jumps To Death From George Washington Bridge, Police Say

The jumper, described as a white man in his 50s, was found floating in the Hudson River Thursday morning, police said.

Washington Heights Rabbi Donates Kidney To Stranger: Report

“Someone is truly benefitting from this, so that’s what’s driving me," Rabbi Avrohom (Alan) Hoffman told the Daily News.

Elderly Man Found Dead Near Inwood Stretch Of Harlem River, Police Say

The 73-year-old man's body was pulled from the Harlem River on Tuesday morning.

Sixth Annual Dominican Film Festival To Feature 70 Films

Six venues will host 70 screenings during the week-long film festival. The festival kicks off Tuesday with a ceremony at the United Palace.

Congressman To Hold Uptown 'Summer Of Hell' Town Hall

Rep. Adriano Espaillat will discuss how the "Summer of Hell" is disproportionately affecting Uptown commuters.

Novelist Junot Díaz Bases New Picture Book In Washington Heights: Report

Junot Díaz' "Islandborn," a picture book about a young girl growing up in Washington Heights, will be released next spring.

South Inwood Residents Call For Contextual Rezoning Expansion

Residents living below Dyckman Street fear their area will be ripe for development if not included in a contextual rezoning plan for Inwood.

Hit-And-Run Driver Critically Injures Man In Washington Heights

A man was walking in the intersection of Riverside Drive and West 155th Street when he was struck by a gray BMW, police said.

University Nursing Home Gets a Kick Out of an Unlikely Lovable Visitor

Mini Therapy Horses Are Loved by Residents and Staff For The July 4th Weekend

NYC Subway Track Fire: 9 Injured, Platforms Overflow Monday

The Monday morning commute was not a fun one.

City Unveils Updated Inwood Rezoning Plan

The city is attempting to balance upzonings east of 10th Avenue with contextual rezoning in the western portion of Inwood.

Inwood Spot Upzoning Application Rejected By Community

Community members feared the upzoning would set a dangerous precedent and threaten rent-regulated tenants.

Inwood Cafe Owner Sues Neighbor For Tormenting Employees, Customers

The owner of Indian Road Café on West 218th Street says an upstairs neighbor has threatened and photographed his employees.