The Manhattan Times

Police urge caution following string of sexual attacks

A 69-year-old woman is the latest victim in a string of early morning sexual attacks in Hamilton Heights and lower Washington Heights. Read More

MTA to continue inspecting 168^th Street 1-train station after collapse at 181^st Street stop 

While the MTA reported Monday that it will once again divert 1-train service this weekend after an inspection of the 168^th Street station “revealed some areas of concern,” it did restore train service at all local stops except 181^st Street, where a 30-foot section of ceiling collapsed Aug. 16. Read More

ELECTION WATCH  

The race for public advocate

New York City government is full of red tape. Read More

MONEY AND SUCCESS

Childcare workers learn how to get a leg up

On Aug. 12 in Washington Heights 12 more women gained the opportunity to increase their annual incomes by $15,000 each when they graduated from the Childcare Business Development Program (CCBDP), a 30-week course on building and expanding a successful childcare business offered by the Washington Heights and Inwood Development Corporation (WHIDC). Read More

Shhhh!

Shhhh!

As a thank you to its 15 teenaged summer interns, music video and film production company Eye On It assembled cast members from the 1983 gangster flick “Scarface” for an Aug. 20 meet and greet event at the company’s office, down the hall from the Manhattan Times at 5030 Broadway in Inwood. Read More

REAL ESTATE

Where we worship: A new landmark of architecture and history

Now known as Iglesia Presbiteriana Fort Washington Heights, the Fort Washington Presbyterian Church on Wadsworth Avenue and W. 174^th Street stands witness to the ever changing population tides of Washington Heights. Read More

UPTOWN DINING

Smoothie operators