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NYC Local Legends: Hector Espinal in Washington Heights

In this episode, Hector Espinal Jr., co-founder of the running club We Run Uptown (WRU Crew), takes us around his Washington Heights neighborhood.

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Exploring Latino Culture in Washington Heights

The Washington Heights neighborhood is a unique Latino New York community home to the largest Dominican population in NYC. Enjoy food, festivals, and more.

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Latino Culture in Washington Heights 

The energy here is unlike anywhere else in NYC.

Check out this diverse Manhattan neighborhood where an array of Latino businesses thrive.  

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El Malecon 

This longtime uptown Dominican restaurant is a neighborhood favorite, not just for its food, but for its late hours (it’s open until midnight). Serving up such authentic Latin cuisine.

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This longtime uptown Dominican restaurant is a neighborhood favorite.

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La Casa Del Mofongo

La Casa Del Mofongo, a cheerful uptown Dominican restaurant, is easy to find: just look for the gigantic pilon—the cooking tool used to mash plantains.

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This cheerful Dominican restaurant draws crowds day and night. 

The Met Cloisters

Discover the wonders of medieval Europe through the art, architecture, and gardens found at The Met Cloisters.

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Met Cloisters

Enjoy Hudson River views, enchanting gardens and masterpieces of medieval art.

La Plaza de las Americas 

This year-round outdoor market hosts mini-clothing shops, gift booths and food stands.

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Locksmith Bar

A popular Washington Heights bar that’s noted for its happy hour specials and weekly events.

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This popular bar in Washington Heights has happy hour specials, weekly events and tasty food..

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J. Hood Wright Park 

A green space and playground nestled between 173rd and 176th Streets and bounded by Fort Washington and Haven Avenues in Washington Heights.

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J. Hood Wright Park provides a much-needed central green space for the Washington Heights neighborhood.

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Audubon Mural Project

Murals in Harlem honoring John James Audubon shine a light on endangered birds.

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United Palace of Spiritual Arts

For more than 40 years, United Palace of Spiritual Arts has offered weekly live music and inspirational sermons, in a historic 1930 building in Washington Heights.

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This theater offers weekly live music and inspirational sermons—along with tours and screenings—in a historic 1930 building.

Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse

Visitors to Fort Washington Park's lighthouse can have a nearby picnic before taking a look at the red beacon.

Fort Tryon Park

This northern Manhattan park contains The Met Cloisters. 

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Jumel Terrace

Highbridge Water Tower

Standing nearly 200 feet tall, this striking octagonal tower looms over Highbridge Park, a reminder of 19th century feats of engineering.

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Sister’s Uptown Bookstore

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Check out this Washington Heights family-owned and -operated bookstore. 

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The northern tip of Manhattan offers awe-inspiring Hudson River views, along with plenty of dining options.

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Locksmith Bar

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