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Uptown Talk: Latinos Out Loud – Olympic Spice Skating

Once again it is on. On the latest episode of the Latinos Out Loud podcast, the crew discusses Bago’s newfound love of figure skating, Rachel’s list of top 5 things Latinos should give up for lent and Jaime delves…

GWB Bridge In Washington Heights - Paul Lomax

#InstagramUptown: From the wrong side of the tracks

A post shared by NightOwlVisuals (@nightowlvisuals) on Feb 12, 2018 at 5:06pm PST 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…

Commit to 5000 Units | Manhattan Times

By Rep. Adriano Espaillat In 2016, the city of New York built or preserved 21,963 affordable apartments, making it the best year for advancing affordable housing the city has seen in decades. While our city’s progress on this important…

In The Heights - Lin-Manuel Miranda - Washington Heights - United Palace

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Next Lion of New York | NY Times

John Leland of the NY Times penned a must-read article on Uptown super-hero Lin-Manuel Miranda. The piece delves into Lin’s formative NYC experiences as well as the importance of his family in his creative process. Click below for more.…

Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Jazz Washington Heights

Uptown Jazz Festival Debuts | Manhattan Times

Story by Gregg McQueen It’s uptown for the swing. The jazz standard “Take the A Train” was first composed in 1939, and it became one of Duke Ellington’s signature songs once he and his band introduced it in 1941.…

Uptown Talk: Latinos Out Loud – Baby Doll Playtime

On lucky episode #7 of the new season on ReVolver, the crew chops it up about juicing, hanging with the boys and the “F” word, foodie. This week’s special guest is VH1’s “Love + Hip Hop Miami” reality star…

#InstagramUptown: Build Bridges Not Walls

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Spread Love: SouSou! Saturdays Kicks Off February 10

A new season of SouSou! Saturdays kicks off this upcoming February 10th, 2018 presented by the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) in East Harlem, NYC. SouSou! Saturdays are a monthly family-oriented art-making, dance, and music workshops held…

Artist Andrea Arroyo with Lillith and Her Sisters.

Canvas of Compassion | The Manhattan Times

Story by Sherry Mazzocchi Beauty is revolutionary. Visual artist Andrea Arroyo, probably best known for colorful and lyrical images of goddesses, recently won first prize in the 2017 United Nations/Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award. The Washington Heights artist’s winning…