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Reynaldo Cuevas (credit: Family handout)

Wake Set For Bronx Bodega Worker Reynaldo Cuevas

A wake will be held Tuesday for the bodega worker who was accidentally shot by a police officer while fleeing a gunpoint robbery in the Bronx.

2012/09/10

Ed Koch leaves the hospital - Sep 7, 2012 (credit: Rich Lamb / WCBS 880)

Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Leaves Hospital

The man who some call New York’s “mayor for life” is alive and was well enough to leave the hospital today.

2012/09/07

Dominican Day Parade (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Dominican Day Parade Rolls Up 6th Avenue

The parade ended at 2 p.m., but festivities will continue all afternoon and evening throughout the city, with lots of celebrating taking place in Washington Heights. Much of Sixth Avenue is expected to be closed off through the evening.

2012/08/12

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Anonymous Donor Provides Baseballs For Underprivileged Athletes

Underprivileged baseball players in Upper Manhattan recently received a gift from a very thoughtful donor.

2012/08/08

Mabel Pantaleon (credit: Handout/NYPD)

Cops: Manhattan Actress Who Appeared On ‘Dexter’ Found Safe

Mabel Pantaleon, 31, was found Thursday trying to purchase a plane ticket at John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to several reports.

2012/07/27

Mabel Pantaleon (credit: Handout/NYPD)

Police: Manhattan Actress Who Appeared In ‘Dexter’ Missing Since Sunday

Mabel Pantaleon, 31, was last seen around 9 a.m. Sunday at her apartment on W. 157th Street in Washington Heights, police said.

2012/07/26

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Police Search For Would Be Rapist In Washington Heights

The NYPD is looking for a man who allegedly tried to rape a 14-year-old girl in Washington Heights.

2012/07/08

"Juan" tells CBS 2 about how he was attacked in an attempted mugging. (credit: CBS 2)

EXCLUSIVE: Dad Attacked In Violent Attempted Washington Heights Mugging Speaks Out

Police believe the man’s attackers are responsible for a half dozen muggings over the past few weeks on the streets and parks of Inwood and Washington Heights. Bats have been used to steal cash and valuables like iPhones.

2012/07/03

Rep. Charlie Rangel, State Sen. Adriano Espaillat (credit: CBS 2)

Rangel Touts Experience While Opponent Argues He Doesn’t Hold ‘Sway’ Anymore

Rangel campaigned in the Norwood section of the Bronx touting his experience, but in Washington Heights, Espaillat said the times and scandals have caught up with the incumbent.

2012/06/25

Pierce Crowley (credit: Facebook)

Teen Missing From Rye Found Safe In NYC, Returned Home To Family

Pierce Crowley, 15, was spotted walking with some kids in Washington Heights by a NYPD officer early Thursday morning.

2012/05/31

Near Broadway and 180th

Man Found Dead Behind Washington Heights Building, Cause Unknown

A man was found dead, on Sunday morning, behind a building in Washington Heights, according to authorities.

2012/04/29

Angie Fryar (credit: Facebook)

NYPD: Man Kills Sister, Critically Injures Mother In Washington Heights Shooting

A 13-year-old girl is dead and her mother seriously wounded in a shooting that ended with a firefight between officers and the woman’s son, police said Tuesday.

2012/04/24

High-Bridge_Photographer_Malcolm-Pinckney

New York City’s 4 Best Little-Known Parks

Sure, Central Park is not to be missed. But what about New York City’s hundreds of other precious green gems?

CBS New York–2012/04/17

Luis Gonzalez (credit: NYPD)

Police: Bronx Man Arrested In Petroleum Jelly Burglaries

Police said the 14 incidents all took place in Hamilton Heights, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood between Sept. 4, 2011 and March 8 of this year.

2012/04/05

(credit: CBS 2)

New York Road Runners Holds Youth Jamboree In Washington Heights

Kids from all over took part in the race, which was held at the Armory Track.

2012/03/24

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