Nigel Chiwaya
Nigel Chiwaya

Reporter/Producer



nigel.chiwaya@dnainfo.com

Nigel Chiwaya is a reporter/producer for DNAinfo, covering Washington Heights and Inwood.

A native of Springfield Gardens, Nigel previously worked at the Queens Ledger/Brooklyn Star newspaper group. While there he reported on sports; from little league baseball to the first Mets game at Citi Field. Nigel also covered the smartphone industry at HTCPedia.com.

Nigel earned his master’s degree from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, studied Communication Arts at New York Institute of Technology, and survived the New York Times Student Journalism Institute.

Nigel and his wife live with their cat in Harlem.

Fun Fact: Nigel was a child when the Yankees won the 1996 World Series. As a result, he knew that the Yankees were good long before he knew that New York had a second baseball team, let alone one in Queens.

Recent Headlines

Washington Heights

May 22, 2013

After Long Wait, DOT Proposes New Bike Lanes for Northern Manhattan

The department presented designs for several new lanes to Community Board 12 earlier this month.

Inwood

May 22, 2013

Woman's Body Found Near Dyckman Marina, Cops Say

The unidentified woman was found on the shoreline near the marina Tuesday night, police said.

Washington Heights

May 21, 2013

Mayoral Hopeful Bill de Blasio Wins Support of Uptown Democrats

Bill de Blasio handily won the endorsement of the Barack Obama Democratic Club of Upper Manhattan Monday.

Inwood

May 20, 2013

City Promises to Fix Recurring Inwood Pothole

The city has promised to finally fix a Vermilyea Avenue sinkhole that has been popping up for years.

Hudson Heights

May 16, 2013

Beloved Mural Painted Over During Shooting of Liam Neeson's New Film

Scenes from Liam Neeson's new movie, "A Walk Among the Tombstones," were shot in Washington Heights.

Washington Heights

May 16, 2013

Explora Restaurant Week Hopes to Draw Diners Uptown

Uptown's own Restaurant Week runs until May 26 and features discounts and specials from over 15 cafes.

Washington Heights

May 16, 2013

Uptown Artists Mobilize to Return Film to United Palace

The United Palace will attempt to raise $40,000 in permanently bring film back after a 40-year hiatus.

Inwood

May 15, 2013

Inwood Hill Park Needs More Policing During Summer Months, Espaillat Says

The usual NYPD efforts will not be enough to protect Inwood Hill Park this summer, Espaillat said.

Inwood

May 11, 2013

Elderly Woman Rushed to Hospital After Dyckman Street Fire

The 152 Dyckman St. fire was the second on Dyckman in a week, occuring next door to a fire ravaged store.

Inwood

May 10, 2013

Inwood Canoe Club Season to Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend

The club's weekly tours of the Hudson River will introduce beginners to kayaking and water safety.

Washington Heights

May 10, 2013

Phony Neighbor Baits Uptown Residents Into Burglaries, Police Say

A woman tricked residents into opening their doors so two men could burglarize their apartments.

Inwood

May 10, 2013

Uptown Restaurant Owners Say They're Treated Like Criminals

Dyckman Street restaurant owners said  they tired of being painted as nuisances in the neighborhood.

Inwood

May 08, 2013

Failed Floating Art Exhibit to Make Second Venture to Inwood Hill Park

The Harvest Dome is coming to Inwood two years after it was destoryed on Riker's Island.

Central Harlem

May 07, 2013

Burst Light Bulb Forces Evacuation of Harlem Schools, Injures 11

Both Success Academy Harlem 5 and P.S. 123 were evacuated at 301 W. 40th St., the FDNY says.

Inwood

May 07, 2013

Inwood Shops Remain Open for Business in Wake of Dyckman Street Fire

The April 27 fire sparked on the Dyckman Street building that houses Just Plastics and Tread Bike Shop.