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Jackson Heights Theater Brings Diverse Tales to Hell's Kitchen

Jackson Heights

February 05, 2013

Jackson Heights Theater Brings Diverse Tales to Hell's Kitchen

"The Jackson Heights Trilogy" will have a four-week run at the 777 Theatre in Hell's Kitchen.

New York Hall of Science Honors Young Corona Immigrant

Corona

December 14, 2012

New York Hall of Science Honors Young Corona Immigrant

Maria Taveras, 22, moved here from the Dominican Republic in 2006, and works as a science explainer.

Inwood Guinea Hen Netted After Evading Capture for Weeks

Inwood

November 19, 2012

Inwood Guinea Hen Netted After Evading Capture for Weeks

After repeated attempts, residents rescued the lost guinea hen.

Nanny Who Stabbed Kids to Death May Have Seen Therapist, Police Say

Upper West Side

October 26, 2012

Nanny Who Stabbed Kids to Death May Have Seen Therapist, Police Say

Police said Yoselyn Ortega may have been seeking help before she allegedly killed Lulu and Leo Krim.

Nanny Stabs Two Children to Death on West 75th Street, Police Say

Upper West Side

October 26, 2012

Nanny Stabs Two Children to Death on West 75th Street, Police Say

Marina Krim came home to find two of her children, Lulu and Leo, stabbed to death.

Columbia Dean Feniosky Pena-Mora Resigns

Upper West Side

July 03, 2012

Columbia Dean Feniosky Pena-Mora Resigns

Columbia Dean Feniosky Pena-Mora resigned after a secret faculty vote of no confidence.

Fugitive Corrections Officer Convicted of Raping and Abusing His Wife

Washington Heights

May 11, 2012

Fugitive Corrections Officer Convicted of Raping and Abusing His Wife

A state corrections officer was convicted of raping and abusing his wife after fleeing the country.

 
Fiancee of Cop Accused of Rape Stands By Him on Stand

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 22, 2012

Fiancee of Cop Accused of Rape Stands By Him on Stand

Alma Rodriguez was a defense witness in her fiancee's rape case on Thursday.
Dominican Independence Day Celebrated by New Yorkers

Manhattan

February 25, 2012

Dominican Independence Day Celebrated by New Yorkers

New Yorkers plan to celebrate the 168th anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic. 
Mother of Alleged Terrorist Plotter Jose Pimentel Apologizes for Son

Harlem

November 21, 2011

Mother of Alleged Terrorist Plotter Jose Pimentel Apologizes for Son

Carmen Sosa, the mother of accused terrorist plotter Jose Pimentel, apologized to New Yorkers for her son's alleged plan to bomb police, post offices and military personnel.
Author Julia Alvarez to Read at the Shabazz Center

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 10, 2011

Author Julia Alvarez to Read at the Shabazz Center

Writer Julia Alvarez, will read from her Tia Lola children's book series and, later, from her classic novel “In the Time of the Butterflies."
Photographer Brings Dominican Cave Art to Streets of Northern Manhattan

Washington Heights & Inwood

September 21, 2011

Photographer Brings Dominican Cave Art to Streets of Northern Manhattan

A Massachusetts photographer who lives in the Dominican Republic has brought photos of cave art from Santo Domingo to the streets of Inwood and Washington Heights.
First WaHi Theater Festival Set to Kick Off in May

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 22, 2011

First WaHi Theater Festival Set to Kick Off in May

Original dramas, comedies and political theater will come to Washington Heights and Inwood through the month of May.
Upper Manhattan's Creative Set Mingles at Bago Brunch

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 13, 2011

Upper Manhattan's Creative Set Mingles at Bago Brunch

A Washington Heights-based networking group is gaining momentum with its monthly brunch and cocktail meet-ups.
Alleged Scam Artist Targeted Dominican New Yorkers, DA Says

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 11, 2011

Alleged Scam Artist Targeted Dominican New Yorkers, DA Says

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat was contacted by the alleged scam artist, the DA said.

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