New Series Looks at Life “In the ‘Wood”

by Zack Seward
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Inwood’s tensions and triumphs will soon be getting their treatment on the small screen — one webisode at a time. An upcoming Web series by four Inwood residents tackles gentrification, dog run etiquette and what not to talk about at the local bar.

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Hamilton Heights Tenants Sue Vantage Properties

by Edward Chun
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Five Hamilton Heights residents are suing their management company, alleging that the landlord has harassed and intimidated them in order to make them vacate their apartments so that rent can be increased.

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VIDEO: Farewell to a True American Cowboy

by Amikka Smith
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He was a true American Cowboy and the first African American to win the World Championship for Bull Riding. Bennie Miller passed away last week at the age of 97, but his legacy lives on.

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VIDEO: Fashion Out of Africa

by Sara Bertin
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Africans have always been about elegance. However, despite the skills of their tailors, African fashion has not made it into the Western mainstream. A few African designers in Harlem could well make it happen — or so they hope.

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SLIDESHOW: A Grill Master in Harlem

by Sara Bertin
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On weekends, the corner of 115th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard is home to Chef Harry White’s five-star grill.

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Harlem Businesses Create Their Own Stimulus Package

by Bradley Gallo
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Earlier this month, Harlem business owners and charities gathered with local bloggers at the Hue Man Bookstore to kick off a new program: “The Power of One” reward cards. These cards give discounts with the sponsoring businesses.

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Human Remains Found in Washington Heights

by Kethevane Gorjestani

Remains of a human body were found on the east side of Washington Heights Tuesday morning, off of 167th Street, according to police reports. An investigation is ongoing.

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SLIDESHOW: A Cactus Grows in Harlem

by Jehangir Irani
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The prickly pear cactus, native to the southwestern United States, can now be found in Northattan. But it’s not in the ground, it’s on your plate.

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VIDEO: Cabaret Chocolat

by Jehangir Irani
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At the newly renovated Gatehouse in Hamilton Heights people lined up at the performance arts space to drink in the latest talent — an act reminiscent of speakeasy times.

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Manhattanville Construction Continues Despite Court Ruling

by Mary Plummer
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The state court ruling that blocked Columbia University from using eminent domain was a big win for a handful of small businesses that have been fighting for years to halt Columbia’s planned Manhattanville campus. But at ground level, little seems to have changed.

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