Coogan’s Way Nominated For An Emmy Award

Posted on July 26, 2022
Photo: Cristóbal Vivar

The documentary about the one and only Coogan’s, Coogan’s Way has been nominated in the Topical Documentary category at the 65th Annual NY Emmy Awards. Coogan’s Way tells the story of this beloved Uptown institution that meant so much to so many. The film interviews the owners Dave Hunt, Tess O’Connor McDade, and Peter Walsh as well as such folks as Lin-Manuel Miranda and his dad Luis Miranda, former Congressman Charlie Rangel, our current Congressman Adriano Espaillat. Not to mention that our very own Led Black is interviewed in the film.

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Free Mental Health Helpline Service Extended | Bronx Free Press

Posted on July 25, 2022
Man pushing cart - Washington Heights - Paul Lomax

The capacity of the city’s free mental health helpline, NYC Well, will be greatly expanded, thanks to a $10.8 million investment from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

Launched in 2016, NYC Well provides New Yorkers with immediate connection to counseling, crisis intervention, peer support, and referrals to treatment via phone calls, text or online chat.

The OMH funding, announced by Mayor Eric Adams and city health officials on July 18, will provide more staff for the helpline.

This enhanced capacity will allow NYC Well counselors and peer support specialists to answer up to 500,000 calls, texts, and chats between July 2022 and June 2023 — a nearly 20 percent increase in capacity from the previous year.

Read more: Free Mental Health Helpline Service Extended | Bronx Free Press

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07/30/22: Smoke Signals @ Chelas

Posted on July 23, 2022

Listen up familia, get your tickets to be in the building for the first ever Smoke Signals storytelling shindig on July, 30 at 7 pm at the posh Chelas (3820 Broadway @ 159th). Attendees will be treated to stories from Rachel La Loca, DotShotIt, Frankie Reese, Evelyn Indyka and Ramon Reyes. Our very own Led Black will host the festivities.

The Uptown Collective has teamed up with the Uptown Cannabis Coalition and Bud-A-Fly Treats to bring Uptown an elegant, elevated evening of food, drinks and storytelling.

Smoke Signals is all about celebrating community, cultura and cannabis. Guests will also be treated to a first look at what will soon be one of the dopest spots Uptown, Chelas. The brainchild of Oscar and Joel Napa of Locksmith Bar, Chelas is a feast for the senses and promises some seriously outstanding Peruvian fare. Check them out before everybody else.

General Admission: $50
Happy Hour VIP Reception: $100

Get tickets: 07/30/22: Smoke Signals @ Chelas

Get tickets: 07/30/22: Smoke Signals @ Chelas

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Dyckman Beer Now Available At Yankee Stadium | Bronx Free Press

Posted on July 22, 2022

By Gregg McQueen

A local craft beer company has been called up to the big leagues.

Inwood-inspired Dyckman Beer Co., a Latino-owned craft brew maker, can now be purchased at Yankee Stadium.

“As a small business from uptown, it’s a huge thrill to be sold alongside all the big brands at Yankee Stadium,” said Dyckman Beer founder Juan J. Camilo. “And for a huge Yankees fan like me, it’s really exciting.”

Dyckman Brew Pilsner, the company’s flagship brew, can currently be found at Yankee Stadium in Section 236 in the left-field bleachers and Section 227 along the third-base line.

Dyckman Beer Company produced special 19-ounce cans for sale at Yankees games.

Read more: Dyckman Beer Now Available At Yankee Stadium | Bronx Free Press

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Uptown Video: Que Viva La Republica 

Posted on July 19, 2022
Inwood Hill Park - Dominican & American Flags
(Photo: Briana E. Heard)

The Dominican Republic has produced more Major League Baseball players than any country outside of the United States. Chris Myers tells the story of their impact on baseball.

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