Zack Hoopes

Bars Try to Balance Student, Local Crowd

“Call me Juan,” he said. “J-a-u-n. Is that how you spell Juan? Wait. Shit.”

By Zack Hoopes | Sep 30 11:45 pm ET

Contested Primary Results Leave Local Politics Dry

Despite some interesting races elsewhere in the city, voter enthusiasm in the Morningside Heights area seems to have remained low Tuesday, with few residents turning out to vote in the primaries fo

By Zack Hoopes | Sep 10 03:19 am ET

In Hot Political Season, Local Primaries Fly Under Radar

Somewhat muffled by the roar of the upcoming presidential campaign­—not to mention the hype surrounding the impending arrival of John McCain and Barack Obama to Morningside Heights—New York City’s

By Zack Hoopes | Sep 9 12:02 am ET

Dems Set Up Tables, Hand Out Pamphlets

For Bob Botfeld, this year’s election has become messy in more ways than one.

By Zack Hoopes | Sep 4 02:43 am ET

Graduate Profile: Ron Towns

For someone just graduating from college, Ron Towns speaks about teaching with a passion beyond his years.

By Zack Hoopes | May 20 07:34 pm ET

Harlem Residents Consider Effects, Meaning of Gentrification

In his pink polo shirt and stylishly ripped jeans, 43-year-old Arthur Hoyt, Jr. is an archetypical local resident.

By Zack Hoopes | Apr 28 10:50 pm ET

Harlem Tenants Face Changing Douglass Circle

Toby Jenkins is a realtor of sorts.

By Zack Hoopes | Apr 28 02:59 am ET

Locals Await End of Frederick Douglass Circle Renovation

Ask Kaba, the attendant at the Exxon station at 110th Street and Central Park North if he’s looking forward to the end of construction at Frederick Douglass Circle, and his eyes light up.

By Zack Hoopes | Apr 21 02:37 am ET

Salvage Those Used Parts or Pay, City Says

Hauling your old TV to the dumpster used to just be a chore. Now it might be illegal.

By Zack Hoopes | Apr 18 03:20 am ET

Stringer Proposes Construction Watch Program

Despite some cries of opposition from community activists, Columbia’s plans for Manhattanville are moving toward the first phase of development.

By Zack Hoopes | Apr 10 03:05 am ET

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