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J Hood Wright Park

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Washington Heights

April 02, 2013

'Kidnapping' That Scared Washington Heights Was Birthday Prank, Cops Say

The brazen kidnapping turned out to be a birthday prank, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.

Washington Heights

February 08, 2013

Dog Owners Ask for Help Policing Washington Heights Dog Run

Members of J. Hood Wright canine club say that a few bad owners are giving their run a bad name.

Washington Heights

January 15, 2013

Mayhem at Washington Heights Dog Run Irks Neighbors, Dog Owners

J. Hood Wright Dog Run is plagued by owners who regularly break rules and threaten safety.

Washington Heights

August 10, 2012

Officials Celebrate $1.75M Overhaul of J. Hood Wright Park

The central lawn of J. Hood Wright is green, its playground and dog run spruced up, and more is coming.

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 12, 2012

Free Wi-Fi Proposed for Uptown Parks

The Parks Department plans to launch free Wi-Fi service in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Washington Heights & Inwood

August 02, 2011

Hundreds of Upper Manhattan Residents Celebrate National Night Out

Police and residents in Washington Heights and Inwood gathered for National Night Out Tuesday.

Washington Heights & Inwood

August 02, 2010

Keeping a Sand Box Replenished Becomes a Neighborhood Effort

After sand disappeared from a popular new sand box in J. Hood Wright Park, parents got together to improve their park.

Washington Heights & Inwood

July 08, 2010

Imagination Playground Comes to Washington Heights

Kids at J. Hood Wright playground get a chance to build the play set of their dreams at J. Hood Wright playground.

Manhattan

May 13, 2010

New York Hosts 15th Annual 'It's My Park Day'

On May 15 nearly 30 Northern Manhattan parks will get a face lift by resident volunteers as part of It's My Park Day festivities.