Category Archives: Washington Heights

Colonial Park Pool, Central Harlem, 1936

Colonial Park Pool and Bathhouse Central Harlem

The Colonial Park Pool in Central Harlem at 145th Street, that opened in 1911 (this photograph was taken during new construction in 1936).

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Washington Heights abduction deemed a hoax

9046503_448x252Police investigating an attempted abdution in Washington Heights have deemed the incident to be a hoax. Continue reading

Suspects sought in Upper Manhattan Abduction Attempt

9046503_448x252The NYPD is searching for two suspects in connection with an abduction attempt in Upper Manhattan. Continue reading

The Harlem Speedway in Harlem 1900 (video)

trogers-with-racetrackBefore it was called the Harlem River Drive, the parkway running north and south along the west bank of the Harlem River was called the Harlem River Speedway. Continue reading

HW Pick: Join The Roof Raisers Curatorial Brigade At The Morris-Jumel Mansion (video)

Attend a free one-day training session! Learn important skills including: moving and storing objects, housekeeping in period rooms, exhibition support, photography, collections inventory and labeling. Continue reading

Uptown Games at New Balance Track & Field Center

games22u-1-webMore than 500 children will put their best foot forward this Saturday at the Armory, where they’ll do their most sincere imitations of Olympians in this year’s installment of the Uptown Games. Continue reading

No A Train Service in Washington Heights

MTA approves subway, bus and commuter train fare hikesA Train commuters in the Washington Heights and Inwood sections of Manhattan will need to find alternate means of transportation during the overnight hours this week. Continue reading

Zead Ramadan Runs in District 7 City Council Race

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Zead Ramadan has called upper Manhattan his home for more than 40 years and he’s worn numerous hats in an effort to make improvements in his community. Continue reading

600 NYC High School Students March to Submit College Applications

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Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and NYC Outward Bound Schools Board Chair Carl Weisbrod joined Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School seniors during the second annual College Application March to drop off their college applications.  Continue reading

“The Souls of Black Girls,” Film And Talk In Harlem

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The Harlem/Washington Heights Education Film Screening & Community Discussion Series–hosted by Total Equity Now (TEN), Community League of the Heights (CLOTH), and The A.M.E. Zion Church on the Hill- Continue reading