Another White Man’s Perspective
On a Friday afternoon while walking through Washington Heights, I find myself walking around Bennett Park looking for people to…
La Cabaña Salvadoreña
It translates to “The Salvadorian Cabin” and it is just that. This quaint and modest family owned establishment opened in 1995…
A White Man’s Point of View
Adorned with a floral shirt, a green bomber jacket, and a cat print snapback on top of a man-bun, Keri…
Artists from Washington Heights
STAR ARTIST Lin Manuel Miranda Lin Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980. He is a well renowned actor,…
Government Officials from Washington Heights
STAR GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL Mayor David Dinkins David Norman Dinkins, born July 10, 1927, was the 106th Mayor of New York…
Athletes from Washington Heights
STAR ATHLETE Lou Gehrig Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903 in New York City. He was the…
A Dominican’s Point of View
Grecia Fermin, a charismatic, Dominican, 50 year resident of Washington Heights, described her neighborhood as quiet. When was the last…
191st Train Station
191st Street is a station on the IRT Broadway – Seventh Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located…
Bennet Park
Bennett Park, also known as James Gordon Bennett Park, is a public park in New York City, named for James…
Yeshiva Univeristy
Washington Heights, near Manhattan’s northern tip, is a lively and historic neighborhood that has had a vibrant Jewish community since…
