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Audubon Avenue

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Washington Heights

April 24, 2013

$1.9M Redesign of West 185th Street Pedestrian Plaza Approved by CB12

The plaza would add trees, planters and moveable seating to create a pedestrian haven.

Washington Heights

February 12, 2013

Giant Washington Heights Snowman Defies Warmer Weather

A giant snowman still stands proudly on 169th Street despite rising temperatures since winter storm Nemo.

Washington Heights

June 14, 2012

WaHi Leaders Call for 'Zero Tolerance' Against Domestic Violence

In the wake of a murder-suicide, leaders called for a "zero tolerance" policy against domestic violence.

Washington Heights

May 08, 2012

Traffic Calming Measures Proposed to Improve Safety for Seniors

The Department of Transportation proposed traffic changes to improve safety for senior citizens.

Washington Heights

April 27, 2012

Three Men Arrested in 'Beat Down' Murder of Washington Heights Man

Jonathan Delarosa, 24, was stabbed, hit with sticks and left to die on the streets of Washington Heights.

Washington Heights & Inwood

August 31, 2011

Teen Arrested in Connection with Washington Heights Murder

A teenager was arrested in connection with the death of Dereck Cabejas on Audugon Avenue early Saturday morning.

Washington Heights & Inwood

June 08, 2011

Yeshiva University Looks to Create Pedestrian Plaza in Washington Heights

Yeshiva University is reviving a plan to create a one-block public plaza beside its campus on West 185th Street.

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 18, 2011

Cops Crack Down on Street Vending in Washington Heights

Police are working with the Washington Heights BID to clean up illegal street vending on West 181st Street.

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 03, 2011

Police Warn Residents of Burglary Spree in Washington Heights

Police are responding to a surge in burglaries in Washington Heights by deploying more police to the area.

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 22, 2011

Head of Washington Heights Nonprofit Alianza Dominicana Resigns

After months of an ongoing investigation into the finances of Alianza Dominicana, Moises Perez resigned from his post.

Washington Heights & Inwood

December 30, 2010

Giant Snowman Astounds Washington Heights

A giant snowman in Washington Heights is bringing smiles and laughs to residents and accidental passers-by.

Washington Heights & Inwood

August 27, 2010

Washington Heights Heroin Bust Shuts Down George Washington Bridge, Cross Bronx Expressway

Authorities seized guns and $1 million worth of heroin on Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights on Wednesday.

Washington Heights & Inwood

July 25, 2010

Supporters Back City Councilman Accused of Aggressive "Touching"

Backers demand the City Council makes evidence against Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez public.