The rate of overdose deaths in New York City continues to rise, according to a new report released by the city’s Health Department. In the first two quarters of 2021, there were 1,233 overdose deaths in New York City,…
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) We invite you to subscribe to the weekly Uptown Love newsletter, like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter & Instagram or e-mail us at [email protected].…
Back in 2013, Country Club, the popular Dominican soda brand, ran a brilliant ad campaign that featured a group of aliens coming to the Dominican Republic with nefarious intent but end up falling in love with Quisqueya. Enjoy!…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Latino USA (@latinousa) La Lupe was a force of nature. It was with good reason that the Cuban Afro-Latina songstress from the Bronx was known as the “Queen of Latin…
I don’t like wearing masks. No one does. I love seeing people laugh and smile. But I will never understand how a measure to protect your health and others became a major flashpoint. The price of freedom is high.…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) Jamel Shabazz is one of the greatest street photographers of all time. You know his work even if you might not know his name. His stirring images…
By Gregg McQueen The New York City public school system is expanding access to Gifted and Talented programs, making them available in every school district for the first time. At a press conference on April 14, Mayor Eric Adams…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) The first Uptown Night Market of the year was a rousing success. Under the protection of the iconic West Harlem Arches, not even the rain could dampen…
By Gregg McQueen Yes to the union. Graduate student workers at Fordham University have successfully voted to unionize during an official National Labor Relations Board election held on April 7. At an election held on the Fordham’s Rose Hill…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by West Harlem Development Corp (@westharlem_dc) All roads lead to West Harlem tonight for the return of the Uptown Night Market at 4 pm. Bring the family, your dancing shoes and…