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It was different in 1996. “A lot of drugs, a lot of rats, a lot of empty stores,” says Maribel Núñez. The co-owner of Albert’s Mofongo House ...
“It’s hard to survive”
“Es difícil sobrevivir”
“It’s hard to survive”
The Scribe Tribe
La tribu de escritores
“Monsters Are Us” examina la antigua pregunta de: si fueras un monstruo, ¿qué tipo serías? Esa es una de las muchas ofertas ...
“We want him back right now”
“Lo queremos de vuelta ahora mismo”
As parents picked up their children from the Mama Tingo Childcare Learning Center another family stood outside in the cold, waiting for their son to come home.
“Disrupt, dismantle and change”
“Alterar, desarmar y cambiar”
Es un secreto a voces. El canciller de escuelas, Richard Carranza, describió la segregación dentro del sistema escolar como un problema arraigado ...
Get happy, or else?
¿Ser feliz o…?
The happiness industrial complex promises that bliss will be found when we get our eating, exercise, sleep, journaling, weight, complexion, clothing...
Education Exchange
Intercambio educativo
Los ministerios han encontrado su combinación. La City University de Nueva York (CUNY) y la Universidad Estatal...
Recipe: Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Receta: salsa casera de espagueti
The colder it gets, the more inclined you are to seek out, and serve, hearty stews and flavorful sauces that warm and nourish.
The Uptown Collective – The Recap 12-3 to 12-8
The holidays are all about good cheer and merriment. Well, I have a sure-fire way to lift the spirits. This year’s Kwanzaa Crawl goes down on December 26, 2018. What is a Kwanzaa Crawl you may ask?
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Seeking to make history, anew
Buscando hacer historia, de nuevo
She is looking to be first, again. Armed with a long list of critical issues needing immediate attention, Melissa Mark-Viverito...
Act of vandalism unnerves residents
Acto de vandalismo perturba a residentes
John Lapsatis has no idea why the window was smashed. A co-owner of the Hudson View Restaurant, Lapsatis said the restaurant’s large plate glass window...
“Brave and necessary act”
“Un acto valiente y necesario”
El teatro es como el Gran Colisionador de Hadrones, dijo Suzan-Lori Parks. Al comparar la forma artística con el acelerador...
Call for Comment
Petición de comentarios
The federal government might soon have quite the reading list. With a deadline looming, elected officials and immigration advocates...
A statue for Shirley
Una estatua para Shirley
La ciudad ha revelado que construirá una estatua de Shirley Chisholm, la primera congresista negra y la primera mujer en buscar la nominación demócrata...
Why Light?
¿Porqué la luz?
In the northern hemisphere, daylight has been dwindling and we will mark the winter solstice. In New York City, we will have almost six fewer...
A gift, and taste, of home
Un regalo, y el sabor de casa
Si su bebida navideña preferida no implica un brebaje espeso vertido de una polvorienta lata del supermercado que su tío ondea debajo...
Consumer Caution
Precauciones para los consumidores
‘Tis the season – not just for nabbing on-line bargains, but for scammers and identity thieves. Cybercriminals will take advantage of unsuspecting...
Donor Duty
Deber del donante
Se necesita un pueblo. El Centro de Sangre de Nueva York (NYBC, por sus siglas en inglés) busca recordar a los residentes...
The Uptown Collective – The Recap 11-26 to 12-1
On Saturday, December 15, all roads lead to the George Washington Education Center (549 Audubon Avenue) for the State of Latino Health Public Forum & Health Fair. Somos Community Care in collaboration with Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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From fuel stop to spire
Del combustible a catalizador
Dubbing it a “catalyst project” for Northern Manhattan, developers recently broke ground on the Radio Tower and Hotel...
The Cinque Sense
El sentido Cinque
l trío afro caribeño Elio Villafranca ofrecerá un concierto de jazz con infusión afrocubana en Harlem Stage Gatehouse...
A Big, Big Dream
“Un gran, gran sueño”
Heather Godfrey wants to break down barriers to dance. That’s why the Dance Project of Washington Heights offers classes on a pay-what-you-can basis...
“They have something to hide”
Tienen algo que esconder”
NYCHA no está cooperando. El contralor de la ciudad, Scott Stringer, acusó a la Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Nueva York...
Does Hello Broadway mean “Bye, neighborhood”?
¿Hello Broadway significa “Adiós barrio”?
Say Hello. Brooklyn-based developer Hello Living purchased 4650 Broadway..
Open House
Puertas abiertas
Echar un vistazo en Gracie. Mire para pasar las fiestas con estilo visitando las viviendas del director ejecutivo de la ciudad...
A Remembrance: José Peralta
Un recuerdo: José Peralta
José Rafael Peralta was born at NewYork-Presbyterian on November 10, 1971 and spent his early childhood in Washington Heights.
Inclined for Impact
Inclinación de impacto
Estarán filosofando sobre las huellas. La Sociedad de Patrimonio y Cultura Dominicana patrocinará una mesa redonda que destacará a los jóvenes dominicanos...
Advocates rally at close of Census trial
Defensores se manifiestan por el censo
Immigrant advocates and community organizations held a press conference in Foley Square on Tues., Nov. 27th. They gathered immediately after closing arguments...
The Uptown Collective – The Recap 11-12 to 11-17
As promised, here is parte dos (part two) of some my favorite Uptown spots. Growing up with an old-school Dominican mom who is an amazing cook as well as living a frugal lifestyle, we hardly ever went out to eat.
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Green Giant
Gigante verde
Dado que la lechuga romana ha sido extraída de las listas de la compra en todas partes a la luz del brote de E. coli...
Carrot Top to close
Carrot Top cerrará
Inwood residents were shocked and saddened when Carrot Top announced that its doors would close at the end of the year.
Díaz cleared by Pulitzer board
Díaz absuelto por la junta del Pulitzer
La Junta del Premio Pulitzer determinó que no había pruebas que justifiquen la eliminación del autor más vendido...
Gallery Galore
Galería Galore
Raina MacCallister was delighted to find an art gallery in Inwood. The eight-and-a-half-year old had never been to one.
Snowstorm response slammed
Crítica feroz a respuesta a la tormenta de nieve
Saying that New York City “should be embarrassed” by its response to the November 15 snowstorm that crippled...
A Carol, Reconsidered
Un villancico, reconsiderado
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Navidad es la época favorita del año del actor Jeffrey Rashad. Cuando era niño le encantaba ver todas las películas tradicionales de las fiestas.
Minding the Medallion
Cuidando el medallón
he City Council passed a legislative package on November 14 aimed at assisting cab drivers, including one bill to establish a task force that...
Signed, sealed and delivered
Firmado, sellado y entregado
Una oficina de correos de Harlem conmemoró un pedazo de historia esta semana. El lunes 20 de noviembre, la oficina de correos de Colonial Park
Historic district eyed for Inwood
Se propone distrito histórico en Inwood
Yes, and more please. Community members and preservation advocates are excited about the prospect of Inwood’s first historic district.
The Concussion Discussion
La discusión sobre las conmociones
Los jugadores de fútbol profesional tienen un alto riesgo de conmoción cerebral, y el fútbol es el deporte más común en el que los niños experimentan conmoción cerebral.
Building Schools for the Future
Construimos escuelas para el futuro
hen I began as Chancellor just over six months ago, I went on a listening tour across 62 schools and 45 town halls in 5 boroughs.
Dog Tag
El renombre de Rocky
¿Qué tienen en común los residentes del norte de Manhattan, el Bronx y Staten Island? Les gusta nombrar a sus perros...
The Uptown Collective – The Recap 11-12 to 11-17
Happy Thanksgiving, familia! The holiday season has officially begun, so it is only right that we kick off the season with a little gift from me to you, a missive on some of my favorite Uptown spots.
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Mentor Match
Mentores maestros
Seeing law enforcement officers used to make Diego Morales uncomfortable. “In my country, when you call a policeman...
Rites of the Road
Ritos del camino
Viajar por el sur durante la era de Jim Crow era especialmente peligroso para las personas de color. No se les permitía tener membresías AAA.
Delivering on Furniture Fraud
Rescate del fraude de muebles
Maddy’s Home Furniture offers deals that seem too good to be true. That’s because they are...
Second Legionnaires’ cluster strikes 32 ill
Segundo grupo de enfermedad del legionario ataca a 32 enfermos
Un grupo de la enfermedad del legionario que se desató en Washington Heights en septiembre ha enfermado a 32 personas, dijo el Departamento de Salud de la ciudad.
The Museo Million
Un millón para El Museo
Christmas came early at El Museo del Barrio. El Museo received a $1 million gift to expand its endowment as well as its curatorial and education programs...
Healthier, Longer Lives
Vidas más largas y saludables
Mi tío Hank fue diagnosticado con esquizofrenia a los veinte años y murió en una institución psiquiátrica para adultos ....
Free Flu Shots for Drivers
Vacunas gratuitas para chóferes
Make these for-hire vehicle drivers virus-free. New York’s app-based and black car drivers can now receive free flu shots through the month of November.
Bowl of Benefits
Tazón de beneficios
The holidays and the dining feasts will soon commence in earnest. Here is a recipe that incorporates a seasonal staple...
Big win for Bailey
Gran victoria para Bailey
What a nice way to meet Yolanda Vega. Robert Bailey, 67, always played the same numbers – for a quarter of a century.
