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Uptown Artist: Katie Ruiz

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. Being that you have traveled the world, what attracted you to living Uptown? A: What I like about Uptown is that it feels like home. I have been looking for home for a long…

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In her own words | The Manhattan Times

An advocate makes her way forward Story by Debralee Santos “Words are very, very important.” You’d expect no less from a schoolteacher, one who thrills in days spent teaching second graders. “They’re amazing,” she exclaims, detailing the manner in…

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The Faces of WHIN III

The groundbreaking, grassroots Uptown Hip-Hop showcase, WHIN By Any Means 3, is going down on Thursday, February 28th at Negro Claro (3805 10th Ave). This event is going to be bigger than ever. Swank space, more acts and a…

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The Best of the Boogie Down: The Bronx Beer Hall

BY Jenni Ruiza (@RuizaJenni) A glass breaks – everyone cheers. Immediately, you’re exposed to the fun and relaxed atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The place is packed to the brim, making it a very successful opening day.…

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In The Heights @ The United Palace – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) There is truly no place like home. On Monday, February 11th the Tony Award-winning musical, In The Heights, came home for a one-night only performance on the 5-year anniversary of…

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UC Exclusive: MTV’s Washington Heights – Sneak Peak of Reyna’s Debut Performance

‘Washington Heights’ episode 7 airs on Wednesday, February 13 at 10/9c. Check out: http://mtv.com/shows/washington_heights/ Related: MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 5 MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly Breakdown: Episode 4 MTV’s ‘Washington Heights’ – The Weekly…

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The significance of “In the Heights” at the United Palace

By Mike Fitelson  (@MikeFitelson) After months of planning, yesterday the George Washington Bridge finally arrived on stage at the United Palace, the scenic backdrop for tonight’s one-night only performance of “In the Heights: The Concert.” Five years ago this…