Community Board 12

RECENT HEADLINES

May 22, 2012
Inwood

Washington Heights Community Leader Unveils Photography Exhibit

Rita McKee's "STEP.PNG OUT" will show at the Piper's Kilt in Inwood through June 15.

May 16, 2012
Washington Heights

Councilman Wants Controversial Restaurant's Liquor License Denied

City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez called on the SLA to deny Parrilla Steakhouse's license renewal.

May 03, 2012
Washington Heights

CB12 Committee Gives Thumbs Up to Big Bar, Stunning Neighbors

Residents said a proposed bar is too big as a CB12 committee votes to recommend liquor license. 

May 03, 2012
Washington Heights

Advocates Fear Budget Cuts Will Devastate Uptown After School and Childcare

Uptown advocates said drastic budget cuts to after school and childcare programs are devestating. 

April 27, 2012
Inwood

Isham Park Off-Leash Rule Recommended to Let Dogs Run Free

Community Board 12 voted to recommend the Parks Department allow off-leash dog hours. 

April 20, 2012
Washington Heights & Inwood

Makeover Planned for Long 'Neglected' Section of Fort Tryon Park

A Parks plan to restore a desolate section of Fort Tryon Park will likely begin next spring. 

April 18, 2012
Washington Heights & Inwood

Complaints Increase on Dyckman Street Stretch Dubbed 'Alcohol Alley'

Residents complain Dyckman Street is unbearable as it devolves into a 'South Beach' party scene.

March 21, 2012
Washington Heights & Inwood

Inwood Residents Mount Campaign Against Proposed 218th Street Bar and Grill

Inwood residents oppose a new Inwood bar and grill they fear will become a nightclub. 

March 08, 2012
Washington Heights & Inwood

Reform of NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Policy Gains Support in Upper Manhattan

CB12's public safety committee passed a resolution on the reform of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.

March 07, 2012
Washington Heights & Inwood

'No' Vote for Nightclub that Strives to be Like 'Applebee's'

CB12 voted to recommend the SLA reject Vacca Lounge's liquor license application.