The Manhattan Times

December 6 – December 11

We began the week with a recap and slideshow of the Off the Map Market, held at Bread & Yoga (4951 Broadway @ 207^th Street) on December 4. No worries if you missed this hyper-local extravaganza because the function will also take place on Sat., Dec. 18 at Audubon Partnership (513 W. 207^th Street) from 3to 9 p.m.

Bob Malsberger was part of the Columbia University crew team that repainted the Columbia C in 1963, which was covered in the Daily News.

In reference to your article about the Columbia C, it was repainted in 1963 by members of the '67 freshman lightweight crew, myself included, who went on to an undefeated season and an Eastern Sprint championship.  I have a pdf of the Columbia Daily Spectator article about it, as well as a picture that was featured in the NY Daily News.  I'd be happy to forward them to you if you send your email address.
Great article, by the way.

Bob Malsberger

contributed by Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer

In Manhattan, neighborhood power begins at the grass roots. Community boards are the first line of democracy for borough residents, because they offer New Yorkers a voice in decisions that determine the future of our communities. But they’re only as strong as the people who serve on them, and that’s why I’m encouraging readers to think seriously about joining their local board. The application process for next year is beginning now, and there is an upcoming meeting at my offices offering information about the application process and the responsibilities of being board members. If you’re interested, please check out this meeting (listed below) on Jan. 6.

November 22 – November 27

We began the week with a story by Uptown Collective contributor and Columbia Journalism School student Chiara Sottile on the possible closing of Inwood’s Good Shepherd Catholic elementary school. One parent and Good Shepherd alumna, Regina Christoforatos, has launched the “Help us Help Good Shepherd School” Facebook page to try and save the venerable neighborhood institution.

As the Manhattan Times arrives at its tenth anniversary, I have witnessed each of its weekly editions and contents. I appreciate the contribution to public discourse, social, economic, political, and cultural development that this publication has been providing throughout the last decade in the communities of Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill.

November 15 – November 20

We began the week with an amazing Dyckman Street time-lapse video courtesy of Inwood resident, ArtForStrangers. We also posted a video of a spot-on impersonation of a young girl from Washington Heights by the super talented, YouTube sensation Chloé Michelle Fischbach. This particular video is fast on its way to becoming viral.

by Luis Miranda

Ten years. A decade. How happy we are that the Manhattan Times – which began as a personal dream with the collaboration of David Keisman and Roberto Ramirez – has become, little by little, a community institution. Week after week, in Spanish and English, the community receives a recap of what’s happening in the neighborhood. The stories are chosen carefully. They are published bilingually – with our respect for the reader. The pictures and design are tasteful and artistic.

November 8 – November 13

We began the week with coverage of A Night with Junot Diáz, a benefit for CoSMO Clinic, which took place on November 6 at Columbia University Medical Center. Those of us in attendance were treated to an all-encompassing talk on healthcare in the U.S., Dominican politics, literature and so much more. In addition to a reading of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot shared many insights into the writing of the book and gave us previews into what else he has in the works.

November 1 – November 6

We began the week with an Uptown Artist column featuring the eye-popping photography of CiscoNYC. CiscoNYC’s world travels inform his work and his images practically jump off the page. We also ran some incredible pictures from our very own, Paul Lomax, of the Haunted House on the Hill event that took place on Halloween in Inwood Hill.

For almost three decades, Rafael Tolentino actively directed what is today known as the Rafael Tolentino Juvenile Baseball League. Sadly, our dedicated and immortal Tolentino has passed away, but his memory, loyalty and dedication to the children of his community lives on through his legacy.