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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.

Central Harlem

May 10, 2013

PCB Light Fixtures in Schools to Be Fixed Sooner Than Expected, City Says

The move comes after City Councilman Robert Jackson called on the state to investigate.

Inwood

April 08, 2013

Inwood Little League Kicks Off Season With Annual Parade

More than 450 children marched up Broadway on a clear Saturday to begin the league's 63rd season.

Washington Heights

March 15, 2013

Officials Cut Ribbon on Washington Heights' Newest School

City officials praised the Community Health Academy of the Heights' new $43.8 million space.

West Harlem

February 28, 2013

Councilman Robert Jackson Sues City After Wife's Fall at Fairway

Robert Jackson says his wife suffered severe injuries at the Fairway market in his Harlem district.

Washington Heights

February 27, 2013

Uptown Pols Honor Community Leader

Pamela Palanque-North, a former CB 12 chair, was honored for 15 years of service.

Washington Heights

February 20, 2013

Uptown Residents Demand Solution to Constant Helicopter Noise

Noise from low-flying helicopters rattles windows and disrupts lives, residents say.

New York City

February 15, 2013

School Bus Drivers' Strike Is Over, Union Says

School bus drivers will go back to work Feb. 20 after the union called off the strike, officials said.

Central Harlem

January 31, 2013

NYCHA Will Eliminate Backlog of 420,000 Repairs by End of 2013, Mayor Says

The agency will use $40 million to hire more workers and streamline repairs.

New York City

January 28, 2013

Robert Jackson Launches Campaign for Manhattan Borough President

City Councilman Robert Jackson is hoping to succeed Scott Stringer as Manhattan Borough President.

Washington Heights

January 11, 2013

Washington Heights School is Saved From Closure

P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte was removed from the Department of Education's school closure list.

West Harlem

January 09, 2013

Plan to Convert Harlem Gas Meter Station to High-Volume Sparks Concern

Plans to upgrade a natural gas meter station to allow greater volume is worrying Harlem neighbors.

New York City

December 13, 2012

Jessica Lappin to Launch Campaign for Manhattan Borough President Friday

City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin is planning to run for Manhattan borough president.

New York City

December 05, 2012

Julie Menin Launches Campaign for Manhattan Borough President

Former Community Board 1 Chairwoman Julie Menin officially launched her campaign.

Morningside Heights

December 03, 2012

Mark Levine Launches City Council Campaign Amid Racially Charged Attacks

Mark Levine is running for Robert Jackson's Upper Manhattan City Council seat.