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Yeshiva University Looks to Create Pedestrian Plaza in Washington Heights

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 Sports Bar Fighting For Liquor License

Washington Heights & Inwood

June 08, 2011

Washington Heights Sports Bar Fighting For Liquor License

Despite community objections, a CB12 committee voted in support of a modified license for La Esperanza Sports Bar.
Uptown Skyscraper Developer Would Tighten Income Rules

Washington Heights & Inwood

June 03, 2011

Uptown Skyscraper Developer Would Tighten Income Rules

Families would have to make less than $72,000 to qualify for apartments with cheaper rents in four proposed towers.
Land Use Workshop Coming To WaHi

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 25, 2011

Land Use Workshop Coming To WaHi

With skyscrapers on drawing board, officials will discuss land use issues in Upper Manhattan.
Uptown Swimmers to Get New Pool Pavilion

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 24, 2011

Uptown Swimmers to Get New Pool Pavilion

The city landmarks commission approved a plan to build a temporary pool pavilion at the High Bridge Recreation Center.
Cops Crack Down on Street Vending in Washington Heights

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 and Inwood Bike Lane Forum to be Held in June

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 12, 2011

Washington Heights and Inwood Bike Lane Forum to be Held in June

After months of debate, Community Board 12's Traffic and Transportation committee plans to hold a bike lane forum in June.
Developer Behind Planned WaHi Skyscraper Gives Peek at New Park

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 10, 2011

Developer Behind Planned WaHi Skyscraper Gives Peek at New Park

The developer of the proposed Washington Heights skyscrapers laid out potential plans for Gorman Park.
City Looks to Improve Dangerous Inwood Intersections

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 03, 2011

City Looks to Improve Dangerous Inwood Intersections

A CB12 committee voted to recommend the Department of Transportation's suggested changes to intersections.
New Inwood Beer Garden Gets Community Board OK

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 28, 2011

New Inwood Beer Garden Gets Community Board OK

Ouva Wine Bar and Beer Garden won approval from Community Board 12 for its liquor license application.
Dr. Betty Shabazz May Have Washington Heights Street Corner Named After Her

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 28, 2011

Dr. Betty Shabazz May Have Washington Heights Street Corner Named After Her

The widow of Malcolm X may soon have a street corner named in honor of her work in upper Manhattan.
Proposed Brazilian Restaurant Hits Rent Snag in Inwood

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 26, 2011

Proposed Brazilian Restaurant Hits Rent Snag in Inwood

A group, which announced a plan to open a Brazilian eatery last year, allegedly owes $8,000 in back rent.
Housing Forum Will Address Uptown Slumlords

Manhattan

April 25, 2011

Housing Forum Will Address Uptown Slumlords

A housing forum will be held on May 5 in order to address problems with landlords in Upper Manhattan.
City Eyes Ways to Improve Safety at Greenway Entrance

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 21, 2011

City Eyes Ways to Improve Safety at Greenway Entrance

The Department of Transportation said it would work with Community Board 12 to implement safety changes to the area.
Residents Back Resolution to Strip WaHi Restaurant of Wine License

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 15, 2011

Residents Back Resolution to Strip WaHi Restaurant of Wine License

Residents who live near La Caridad said taking its license might make things more quiet in the area.

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