Opinion
- Local
The Uptown Collective – The Recap 10-22 to 10-27
I had the honor of taking part in a next generation public forum at the venerable Riverside Church on October 22. The global digital magazine Ozy produced the televised debate, which is part of a new series called Take On America. This installation of the series was dubbed 100 Latinos in New York City
Read More » - Education
I crossed the street
Crucé la calleI was walking home the other evening. Replaying the highs and lows of the day, and deep in thought. The activity on the street was barely a murmur in the background.
Read More »
- Arte
UC Recap – October 8 – October 13
Ruby Dee was a Black icon and a Harlem legend. Her memorable performances in such classic films as A Raisin in the Sun, The Jackie Robinson...
Read More » - Environment
¡Basta Ya!
The citywide housing crisis has produced some of the highest levels of homelessness since the Great Depression, and only a limited number...
Read More » - Español
“At the very top of the island”
“En lo más alto de la isla”Inwood resident Inger Tilsen- Bretón wrote to Senator Charles Schumer recently. On her mind was the Inwood rezoning, “an issue close to...
Read More » - Entertainment
UC Recap – October 1 – October 6
Red Rooster in Harlem continues to amaze and astound. I had the distinct honor of attending the first ever Chef Ed’s Mixtape dinner at Ginny’s...
Read More » - Entertainment
UC Recap – September 24 – September 29
Have you had a Dyckman Beer lately? Not only are you repping your neighborhood with every sip, you are also supporting a company that has...
Read More » - Arte
Ayotzinapa
September 26th marks four years since 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Teachers’ College in Guerrero, Mexico were forcibly disappeared...
Read More » - Español
An Easy Fast
Un ayuno fácilYom Kippur, el más sagrado de los días santos para el pueblo judío, fue observado recientemente. Es muy grande. Incluso quienes...
Read More »
- Arte
UC Recap – September 17 – September 22
Fall is here, folks and the season Uptown is something special. One of the great joys of living Uptown is all of the truly exceptional parks...
Read More » - Arte
UC Recap – September 10 – September 15
The people have spoken. Before we even get into who won what, let us bask for a moment in the turnout for the election this past Thursday...
Read More » - Español
“Some continue to give all”
“Algunos continúan dando todo”17 years ago, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center firefighters and first responders across New York City did as they always do – raced...
Read More » - Arte
UC Recap – September 3 – September 8
Woolrich has tapped the iconic Lauryn Hill to be the face of its Fall/Winter 2018 campaign, Woolrich: American Soul since 1830. Shot by...
Read More » - Arte
UC Recap – August 27 – September 1
Hundreds of folks came from near and far for the 30th Anniversary of the Riverside Jam. Electrical mishaps and a slight change...
Read More » - Local
UC Recap – August 20 – August 25
If you are like me, then you are suffering from a severe case of Trump fatigue. The man is a straight up sociopath and he is making the rest of...
Read More » - Español
A Blueprint for Gentrification at its Finest
Un plan para la gentrificación en su máxima expresiónEstoy profundamente preocupado por la decisión de la semana pasada del Concejo de la ciudad de Nueva York de aprobar el plan de...
Read More »
