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The driver of a minivan hit and killed a philanthropist who was cycling north up Riverside Drive in Washington Heights late on Sunday, according to friends and cops. Cops say the wreck unfolded a little after 9 p.m. on Sunday at Riverside Drive and 158th Street when a 37-year-old driver of a white Toyota minivan struck the 78-year-old biker from behind. The driver remained at the scene and has not been charged. The investigation is ongoing, the NYPD said.

The plaza includes tables and chairs, bike corrals, and space for community members to host local events. This new permanent plaza reimagines nearly 11,000 square feet of roadway, creating a new community hub. It gives neighbors a place to rest, gather, connect, and celebrate their cultures, outgoing DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said during a Dec. 4 news conference. This plaza is proof of what happens when a city invests in people, in safety, in cultural space, he added.

Video shared by Abreu's office shows a man being wrestled into the unmarked vehicle in front of sacred and confused onlookers, including a young child. Show your faces! a crowd could be heard chanting at the agents, some of whom were masked, as they shoved the man into the car. amNewYork can confirm that at least one of the agents spotted in this latest incident was also involved in the now-infamous Oct. 21 Canal Street raid that saw street vendors targeted.

Washington Heights isn't just a neighborhood-it's a movement. From the beats blasting down Broadway to the laughter echoing from stoops, the Heights has always embodied community, creativity, and resilience. It's the northern heartbeat of Manhattan-a place that never forgot where it came from and never stops pushing forward. Now, as New York's cannabis culture grows, Washington Heights is making its mark. Uptown smokers aren't chasing hype-they're chasing fire weed that feels authentic, consistent, and made with care. Weed that delivers both strength and soul.

The Radio Hotel's bright patchwork exterior isn't shy-it's a landmark in its own right and the vibe inside is just as bold. The 221 rooms are modern and generously sized by Manhattan standards, with industrial-style ceilings and thoughtful touches like retro radio-shaped Bluetooth speakers. Yes, you might hear a bit of street noise, but that's part of the city symphony and the tradeoff is a big bathroom and a room where you can actually stretch without elbowing the wall.

Wonder's latest opening in Washington Heights features 20 new restaurants under one roof, continuing the company's rapid expansion across Manhattan with plans for more growth.

Someone deliberately set dogs on a defenseless cat while people watched and cheered, calling the incident pure evil, said Dan Rimada of Bodega Cats of New York.