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WASHINGTON HEIGHTS & INWOOD

Campaign Truck Blaring Election Messages Sparks Altercation in Inwood

An Inwood man sick of a truck blasting election messages allegedly dismantled the speakers, campaign staff said.

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Police Step Up Security in Area Parks After Woman is Sexually Assaulted in Inwood Hill Park

Police Step Up Inwood Parks Patrols After Female Jogger is Attacked

A woman was sexually assaulted in Inwood Hill Park on Tuesday.

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DA: Phony Agent Indicted in Washington Heights Immigration Scam

Rafael Masso was held without bail after his arraignment Wednesday.

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Slumlords Outed on New Online Database Tracking City's Worst Building Owners

City's Worst Slumlords Outed on New Online Database

Nine Manhattan property owners were on the "Worst Landlords" list.
Native Inwood Tennis Star Hits US Open

Local Tennis Star Irina Falconi Represents Inwood at the U.S. Open

After honing her tennis skills on the public courts of Inwood Hill Park, Irina Falconi competed at the U.S. Open Monday.

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Inwood Gathers to the Beat of the Drums at Annual Taikoza Concert

Inwood Moves to the Beat of Japanese Drums at Annual Taikoza Concert

Inwood residents gathered for the sixth annual Taikoza drum and theater performance in Isham Park Sunday night.
George Washington Bridge and Cross Bronx Expressway Shut Down During $1 Million Heroin Bust

Washington Heights Heroin Bust Shuts Down George Washington Bridge,...

Authorities seized guns and $1 million worth of heroin on Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights on Wednesday.
Sazones Restaurant Tries to Bring Downtown Flavor with Dominican “Sazón” to Inwood(DNAinfo/Carla Zanoni)

New Restaurant Tries to Bring Downtown Flavor to Inwood

The owners of Inwood's newest restaurant, Sazones, hope to bring a downtown scene to Upper Broadway.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Junot Diaz Endorses Julissa Gomez in...

Junot Diaz, the celebrated author of "The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao," endorsed Julissa Gomez for Assembly.
City Council Ethics Committee Recommends Rodriguez Take Course, be Suspended as Chair(DNAinfo/Jill Colvin)

Ydanis Rodriguez Will Get His Chairmanship Back After Completing...

Ydanis Rodriguez has struck a deal that allows him to regain his chairmanship if he completes an "employee relations" course.
Tension Continues to Simmer on Inwood's Restaurant Row(YouTube/DINactions)

Videographer Claims She Was Attacked While Filming Sidewalk Cafes...

Despite discussions between residents and restaurateurs, the nightlife scene on Dyckman Street is still an issue.
Mystery Shrowds Disappearance of Manhattan's Celebrity Quaker Parrots

Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of WaHi Quaker Parrots

WaHi residents suspect vandals destroyed a parrot nest.
New Director Named for Washington Heights BID(DNAinfo/Carla Zanoni)

Angela Ramirez Named the New Director of the Washington Heights BID

After ousting its leader four months ago, the Washington Heights BID named Angelina Ramirez its new director.
Rangel Appears at Forum with Challengers(DNAinfo/Jill Colvin)

Charles Rangel Refuses Calls to Quit at Harlem Forum

Challenger Adam Clayton Powell said Rep. Charles Rangel has lost his power and support at a forum on Monday night.
Two-Alarm Fire Injures Ten in Inwood

Two-Alarm Fire Injures 10 People in Inwood

A two-alarm fire injured ten people and left six families homeless after spreading from a first floor apartment.
Tree Felled by Storm Causes Traffic Jam on Henry Hudson

Tree Falls Onto Henry Hudson Parkway, Causes Traffic Jam During...

A downed tree on the the Henry Hudson Parkway caused a traffic jam Monday morning near the Dyckman Street exit.
Rangel Will Appear at Forum with Challengers(DNAinfo/Jill Colvin)

Charlie Rangel Opponent Cries Foul Over Change in Candidates' Forum...

Joyce Johnson accused Charles Rangel of avoiding questions from his challengers.
Photo Gallery: A Walk Through Swindlers Cove

SLIDESHOW: A Walk Through Swindlers Cove

A walk through Swindler Cove Park, one of Manhattan's best kept secret gardens in the middle of Inwood.
Brawl Breaks Up Inwood Basketball Tournament(YouTube/isbshermanator)

Brawl Breaks Up Dyckman Basketball Tournament Mid-Game

TnP was ahead of Team 914 33-13, with 18:02 left on the clock.
Volunteers Needed for Washington Heights Medieval Festival(Flickr/PamelaVWhite)

Medieval Festival in Washington Heights Needs Helpful Volunteers

Artist Shares Family Album Uptown

Washington Heights Artist Shares Family Album Highlighting...

"Family Work Series"exhibit features Groana Melendez's family in Washington Heights and the Dominican Republic.
Local Artist Celebrates Local Farmers and Greenmarket in Inwood

Local Artist Celebrates Inwood Greenmarket With T-Shirts

Inwood resident and artist Edward Ubiera celebrates the farmers market with his T-shirts and limited-edition prints.
Skunks Stinking Up Northern Manhattan, Dog Owners Say

Skunks Stinking Up Northern Manhattan, Dog Owners Say

Dog owners in Washington Heights and Inwood are concerned about the growing population of skunks in the area.
Missing Washington Heights Girl Found Safe

Missing 15-Year-Old Washington Heights Girl Found Alive

Nathy Perez is reportedly home with her family in Washington Heights after going missing for more than three weeks.
Photo Gallery: Inwood Street Art Under the 1 Train

Photo Gallery: Inwood Street Art Lives Under the 1 Train

Near the elevated 1 train at 215th Street, painted faces greet riders to Inwood and bid them farewell as they leave.
Video Captures Cops Macing Raucous Crowd in Washi After Dominican Day Parade(www.rhythmandbleu.com/)

YouTube Video Shows Police Spraying Mace on Dominican Day Revelers

A police officer is shown macing a crowd of revelers at a street party in Washington Heights after the Dominican Day Parade.
Inwood Residents Say Yummy Thai Serves Up Yummy Thai Food

Inwood Residents Say Yummy Thai Serves Up Yummy Thai Food

A large crowd steadily poured into Yummy Thai Monday night as it hosted a free food-tasting opening night event.
Christine Quinn Recognized for Work on New York Waterways, Goes Kayaking in Inwood

Christine Quinn Kayaks Through Inwood, Honored for Work on Waterways

Speaker Christine Quinn joined the Inwood Canoe Club for a tour after receiving its "Favorite Daughter" award.
City Council Ethics Committee Recommends Rodriguez Take Course, be Suspended as Chair(DNAinfo/Jill Colvin)

Transcript of Ydanis Rodriguez Ethics Hearing on 'Touching'...

A transcript of the privately held City Council ethics meeting regarding Ydanis Rodriguez will be released on Aug. 23.
Inwood Celebrates Opening of New Compost Center

Inwood Celebrates Opening of New Compost Center

The Inwood Hill Nature Center kicked off its new composting center with a digging, planting and composting fest on Sunday.
Ragel Celebrates Birthday with City's Top Brass(DNAinfo/Jill Colvin)

Rangel-Backed Charity Cut Off by City as Investigators Probe Finances

Washington Heights charity Alianza Dominicana reportedly owes hundreds of thousands in unpaid wages and taxes.
Time Warner to Close Inwood Payment Center(DNAinfo/Carla Zanoni)

Time Warner to Close Inwood Payment Center as New Outpost Opens on...

Time Warner said the payment center will close because customers have complained the location is inconvenient.
Police Release Video of Three Armed Robbery Suspects(NYPD)

Three Armed Robbery Suspects Caught on Tape Invading Home in...

The suspects allegedly tied up a Washington Heights family, including a 9-year-old girl, took their money, and fled.
Venezuelan Food Truck FInalist in Vendy Award Cook Off

Inwood Food Truck Patacon Pisao Vies for Street Meat Supremacy

Patacon Pisao, with its signature Venezuelan "Big Macs," has been serving tasty fried meals in Inwood for five years.
No More Trekking Downtown for Thai Food in Inwood

For Inwood Thai Food Fans, No More Treks Downtown For Their...

Thai food is set to debut in Inwood for the first time at Yummy Thai, the area's newest eatery.
Despite Millions Spent on Renovation, Cyclists Can't Ride Across Henry Hudson Bridge(Flickr/Emilio Guerra)

Cyclists Can't Ride Across Henry Hudson Bridge Despite Millions...

Cyclists will have to hop off their bikes if they want to use the lower level of the Henry Hudson Bridge to cross boroughs.
Washington Heights Girl Missing for More Than Two Weeks(DNAinfo/Carla Zanoni)

Police Search for Washington Heights Girl Missing for Over Two Weeks

Police need tips regarding the disappearance of 15-year-old Wahi resident Nathy Perez.
Proposed Sherman Creek Design Begins Taking Shape(New York City Economic Development Corporation)

Proposed Sherman Creek Revamp Taking Shape

The proposed revitalization of a stretch of industrial waterfront in Inwood moved one step closer to becoming a reality.
Inwood Hill Park Trees Damaged in Tornado Fall Two Weeks After the Storm(Rich Herrera)

Inwood Trees Fall Two Weeks After Bronx Tornado, Crashes Heard...

Two trees fell in Inwood Hill Park, a delayed result of a July 25 tornado, and their impact was felt across Twitter.
Embattled Politicians Vow to

Rep. Charlie Rangel Defends Troubled Non-Profit at Dominican Day...

Mounting allegations against Rep. Charlie Rangel put a damper on the Dominican Day event.
With Community Backing, Ydanis Rodriguez Says He Will Take Employee Relations Course if Mandated

Ydanis Rodriguez Promises to Take Employee Relations Course if...

City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez promised constituents he would attend the mandatory counseling, if ordered.
Revelers Join Dominican Day Parade

The Caribbean comes to Midtown for 28th Dominican Day Parade

The annual celebration snaked up Sixth Avenue Sunday.
Charlie Rangel Will Step Aside as Chairman of House Ways and Means Committee(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Party's Over as Friends Dump Charlie Rangel on his Birthday

The disgraced politician has had to send out automated phone messages to try and boost attendance at his birthday party.
Police Warn of Heightened Enforcement During Dominican Day Parade

Police Lay Down the Law to Dominican Day Revelers

Police are taking a proactive approach to law enforcement after Sunday's Dominican Day Parade.
Anti-Poop Poster Reminds People to Clean Up After their Dogs

Washington Heights Poster Reminds Dog Owners to Clean Up After...

Artist Jay Shelowitz put up a poster telling locals to clean up after their furry friends.
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