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Thursday, 13 August 2009 14:30

ISAPunch for punch, Inwood Boxing Academy a heavy weight workout

Before Inwood Boxing Academy owner Joe Brender discovered the sport known as “the sweet science,” he was bored stiff. Read More

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 14:02

ELECTION WATCH

vargasStrong field of candidates for D.A.; Vargas officially launches campaign; Yassky in the Heights; Ruling that fell Linares doesn’t affect district leader race

Strong field of candidates for D.A.

Voters will do something this September that they haven’t done in 35 years: elect someone to Manhattan district attorney who is not named Robert Morgenthau. Read More

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 13:50

hookah pipeHookah nights a growing trend in local establishments

Hookah smoking, the trendy social activity for young people across college campuses and major cities, has drifted like a smoke ring to Northern Manhattan. Read More

 

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 13:48

UPTOWN DINING

patacon truckInwood’s most popular parking space is wherever the Patacon Pisao truck is parked

A few days after The New York Times wrote about the patacones of Patacon Pisao, a food truck that stations itself on W. 202nd Street just around the corner of 9th Avenue, owner Lilliana Velasquez, said she suddenly started seeing “Americanos” waiting in line. Read More

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 13:38

REAL ESTATE

windowOn the market: Park Terrace Gardens apartment a blast from the past

This could easily have been Joan Cleaver’s kitchen, if the 1950s television sitcom “Leave it to Beaver” had been based in Inwood. Read More
 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 13:33

LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

opinionsMamajuana Café hate mail distressing

To the Editor,

It was distressing to read in the Manhattan Times that hate mail has been sent to several Hispanic restaurants in Inwood. Read More

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 13:12

OPINION

dr luzEarly warning signs of domestic violence, Part 1

The abuse of women by their partners is a serious, sometimes deadly problem that occurs among all classes and races worldwide. Read More

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 12:55

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

City Council vote supports Muslim holidays

To the Editor:rally

It is a reality! The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed Resolution 1281 introduced by City Council Member Robert Jackson calling on the New York City Department of Education to recognize the two holiest Muslim holidays. Read More

 
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Thursday, 13 August 2009 12:36

Neighborhood Blogwatch 

Gezellig-girl.com

blognyc’s least popular food blog since 2006

This uptown foodie claims that her site is unpopular, but her tour of New York and its gourmand delicacies and treats make that claim fall on its face. Read More
 
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Friday, 07 August 2009 10:09

OPINIONS 

New moms and new bodiesopinions

Last month I wrote the first of a three-part series on new motherhood. The journey continues from breaking some of the initial isolation and building your personal confidence as a mom to reclaiming your body. Read More

 


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