The Washington Heights-based Galindo’s works will be on display in ‘Manhatitlan: Mexican and American Cultures Intertwined’ at the Gallery at the City College of New York BY Clem Richardson Unlike a lot of artists, you won’t find Felipe (Feggo)…
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By Douglas Feiden / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The dramatic transformation of the United Palace Cathedral in Washington Heights into a destination arts-and-cultural center takes a huge leap forward Tuesday with the launch of a program to turn uptown…
By Michael J. Feeney / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS It was only intended to last a month, but a popular Washington Heights bookstore has now been around for a year and organizers are looking to raise $10,000 in 10…
Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off Celebration Opening Thursday, May 31, 6-8:30pm Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2012 Uptown Arts Stroll – Northern Manhattan’s annual art festival. For the month of June, our…
BY Heidi Evans To hear writer Julia Alvarez tell it, she was a “terrible” student, until her sixth grade teacher had an inspired idea. She told the Dominican-American girl: “If you don’t find people like you in your books,…
BY Michael J. Feeney Sleek modern furniture and light fixtures. Free Wi-Fi. Comfy colorful, upholstered chairs. Upbeat music in the background. You call this a McDonald’s? Washington Heights has become the city’s second neighborhood to get a new look,…
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BY Keldy Ortiz For Hemery and Lourdes German, a return to their old neighborhood came Saturday with tears, smiles and a well-deserved honor for their hero son. The corner of St. Nicholas Ave. and 189th St. was renamed for…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) The NY Daily News has a cool interview with our boy and friend to the UC, Manny Perez, about his forthcoming movie La Soga (in theatres August 13th), his family and his love for Washington…
Photography by Briana E. Heard (@beheardphoto) Words by Led Black (@Led_Black) More than a park – this place is a living, breathing symbol of the Renaissance that has been taking place around these parts. Serene, tranquil, an oasis of…