
The Uptowner
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Online reporting on government + politics, business, health, the arts, sports, religion and community news in Harlem, Wash. Heights and Inwood. theuptowner.org
New York, NY
Joined September 2009
Uptown’s Dangerous Intersections: Can Technology Curtail Collisions? Neighborhoods north of 110th Street have the highest number of deadly motor collisions. Researchers have started testing technology that could help. Chi Vo report: https://t.co/fT3bewAxHn
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Despite Residents’ Opposition, Soccer Field With Artificial Turf Under Construction in Inwood Hill Park @HazelGandhi & @sommulbaloch report: https://t.co/sNxtDIrUA3
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Can Better Access to Public Defibrillators Combat Rising EMS Response Times in Harlem? Advocates urge wider distribution of life-saving devices and educational campaigns to encourage their use. @ASubramanian99 report: https://t.co/ciD4QM3W5j
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Citing Costs, Erratic Rules, Some Harlem Restaurateurs Say Goodbye to Outdoor Dining City dining shed rules and fees pose a dilemma for small business owners uptown. Xinlin Jiang report: https://t.co/LzdX2NIFOx
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Despite Legal and Economic Hurdles, First Legal Cannabis Dispensaries Open in Inwood and Washington Heights After banking difficulties, state delays and lawsuits, Happy Munkey and Sparkboro have opened for business. @rashimisir & Yushuo Wang report: https://t.co/O67qseQ8BS
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K-3 Classes Remain Overcrowded in Harlem Schools Despite a state law to cap elementary classes at 20 students, many Harlem schools aren’t in compliance. Tiffany Wang & @Yirenlu6610 report: https://t.co/xf6gbfsAyk
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A $96 Million Federal Grant Will Expand Inwood Greenway The planned extension will close a major gap along the Manhattan waterfront for cyclists and pedestrians. Kristen He Shen & @YatingWang24 report: https://t.co/E89bg3uZTz
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Overdose Prevention Centers Generate Hostility in East Harlem, Muted Response in Washington Heights In the three years since OnPoint NYC opened safe injection sites, why did its clinic in East Harlem become the center of controversy? @_cjrobinson report: https://t.co/Wj5JcKUBIk
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Community Groups Push for Green Solutions to Combat Floods Uptown Nonprofits restore wetlands, encourage composting and plant trees to help reduce floods, but want more government investment. @annika_mcginnis report: https://t.co/0uqNYXi5Ku
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Target Is Opening a New Store on 125th Street, a year after the company abruptly closed its only uptown location at the East River Plaza in East Harlem. Ashley Lee & Tiffany Wang report: https://t.co/ZF02Iep4XO
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Hurricane Season Arrives, Inwood Flood Risks Persist Repeated Community Board 12 requests for sewer repairs and green infrastructure bring scant change. @annika_mcginnis report: https://t.co/USyIn5GUnK
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Inwood Sacred Site to Honor Historic African American Burial Ground Construction on 212th Street near Tenth Avenue will lead to a memorial attached to a shelter for the homeless. Xinlin Jiang & Yushuo Wang report: https://t.co/0DD3ekYPVh
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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Gather at Espaillat’s Washington Heights Office Protestors press congressman to halt his support for Israel in its war in Gaza against Hamas Chi Vo & Jaylynn Ward report: https://t.co/GckT2Yvr1L
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Despite Community Efforts, Childhood Asthma Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels in East Harlem In a neighborhood with some of the city’s highest pediatric asthma rates, emergency room visits are on the rise. @HazelGandhi report: https://t.co/4edSnMzNEc
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Harlem Parents Oppose Plan to Turn PS 76 School Into a Middle and High School Community Board 10 hears from parents unhappy about a Department of Education proposal to transform the A. Philip Randolph School. @annika_mcginnis & Suiumkan Ulanbek report: https://t.co/SHbfluXwt3
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Heart of Dinner: A Food Bank Nourishes Elders as Harlem’s Asian Population Grows Volunteers bring groceries and holiday greetings to older Asians in public housing Tiffany Wang report: https://t.co/InXLnSaxSg
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CB12 Opposes Closure of Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Yushuo Wang & Xinlin Jiang report: https://t.co/4uNNBsNWFn
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Hospital Plans to Close Only Rehab Unit Serving Washington Heights and Inwood, facing opposition from residents, staff, and former patients. @YatingWang24 & Kristen Shen report: https://t.co/jn2AR3ytHw
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Nonprofit Loses Funds for After-School Programs At Harlem Schools Parents fear they’ll have to work fewer hours if their children can’t attend free after-school programs. @AnanyaBChetia report: https://t.co/Bxrwox8MYS
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Health Department Cites Harlem School Cafeterias for “Critical” Violations City inspectors find unsanitary cafeteria conditions in almost one-third of Harlem public school buildings. Schools aren’t required to tell parents. @ASubramanian99 report: https://t.co/tDBfwhdguY
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