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Parents, Pols Rally Against Dezoning Uptown Schools

Washington Heights

June 12, 2013

Parents, Pols Rally Against Dezoning Uptown Schools

Parents from across the city united in opposition to the dezoning in a series of events Tuesday.

City Council Candidates Fight for Name Recognition in Redrawn UWS District

Upper West Side

June 10, 2013

City Council Candidates Fight for Name Recognition in Redrawn UWS District

Several District 7 candidates are well-known in Washington Heights and Inwood, but less so on the UWS. 

Mayoral Hopeful Bill de Blasio Wins Support of Uptown Democrats

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.

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

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 Little League Kicks Off Season With Annual Parade

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.

Officials Cut Ribbon on Washington Heights' Newest School

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.

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

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.

Uptown Pols Honor Community Leader

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.

Uptown Residents Demand Solution to Constant Helicopter Noise

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.

School Bus Drivers' Strike Is Over, Union Says

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.

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

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.

Robert Jackson Launches Campaign for Manhattan Borough President

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 School is Saved From Closure

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.

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

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.

Jessica Lappin to Launch Campaign for Manhattan Borough President Friday

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.

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