The UC Recap
The trailer for the much-anticipated In The Heights movie may have made its official premiere elsewhere, but on Wednesday, December 11 the cast and crew were welcomed home with a raucous and spirited affair at 809 on Dyckman. To see one’s neighborhood rendered so beautifully and tenderly gave everyone in attendance the collective chills and moved folks so much that the trailer had to be played twice that evening. The adoring crowd was also treated to a spectacular gag reel that illustrated the genuine bond the cast shared. The love in the room was palpable as all these luminaries who were a part of this film shared stories from what they all said was the best summer of their lives working on this project. The In The Heights movie is set to take over the globe next year but this past week it conquered Uptown. Washington Heights will never be the same again. The film will be released on June 26, 2020.
'Tis really the season. Forget the ponche, it's piragua time. Check out the exclusive new teaser trailer for the cinematic ode to uptown streets #InTheHeightsMovie.
Film release by Warner Bros on June 26, 2020.
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Spread Love: Que León
Spanglish Movies is back with another hot film. After making waves with its debut in the Dominican Republic and Puerto, Que León is coming to the states today, Friday, January 25, 2019. The film marks the first acting role for Reggaeton sensation Ozuna and boasts a stellar cast of some serious talent such as Clarissa Molina, Celines Toribio, Raymond Pozo and Miguel Céspedes to name just a few. Directed by Frank Perozo, Que León is a feel good film that will have you laughing from the beginning to the very end. The movie also does an excellent job of highlighting the rugged beauty of the Dominican Republic. The island is very much a character in the film.
The Dominican film industry has been growing by leaps and bounds and Que León represents a major development in that trajectory. Que León is the first Caribbean film to reach 25 countries and in the United states to reach 15 states, 35 cities and 65 theaters in its premiere in theaters. With that said, it is imperative that we support that growth, which will ensure that these types of films continue to be made. So get your tickets ASAP and let your people know that they have to see Que León.
By the way, word on the street is that Que León 2 is already in the works. Stay tuned!
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The incomparable Luis Miranda holding court in La Placita de Güisin in his hometown of Vega Alta with Frank DiLella Of NY1. #HamiltonPR
Buenas Noches
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“You want to help Puerto Rico? It is very simple, show up.” Chef José Andrés
#HamiltonPR #Facts
The one and only Jimmy Fallon showing love to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 & Hamilton.
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THE STORY OF TONIGHT. Hamilton 🇵🇷
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I The #HamiltonPR Schuyler Sisters, @SabrinaSloanNYC, @DarilynMelody, and @Lia_Man shared their excitement over what it means to be launching the #AndPeggyTour in Puerto Rico. #HamiltonPR
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Beyond thrilled to be here in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to cover the epic opening night festivities of Hamilton in Puerto Rico for the Manhattan Times & the Bronx Free Press. The mega smash Broadway play will be in Puerto Rico for a special super-limited run of 24 performances. It gets better, folks. Uptown super-hero, Lin-Manuel Miranda, will return to the stage as Hamilton for the exclusive engagement. In addition to general admission tickets, a limited number of VIP Tickets will launch the Flamboyán Arts Fund. The Flamboyán Arts Fund is an initiative dedicated to preserving, amplifying, and sustaining the arts in Puerto Rico by supporting all facets of the arts community including music, theater, visual arts, dance, literature, and youth arts education. Shout out to the entire Miranda clan for going above and beyond to shine a much needed light on the situation in Puerto Rico. Make sure you follow the ManhattanTimes on Social Media for behind-the-scenes access to the historical occasion.
MT Love: NYC Premier of “Don’t Look” Tonight
Tonight is the opening night of the 16th Annual NYC Horror Film Festival at Cinepolis Theater in Chelsea (W. 23rd Street) and good friend of the Manhattan Times, Javier E. Gomez, will have the NYC premier of his film, “Don’t Look.”
Five New York City Millennials escape the Big Apple for a rustic Thanksgiving weekend in the country, but something threatens to shatter their peaceful getaway and they are targeted for murder.
Nicole, Ted, Lorena, Alex and Sebastian are off to party, but upon arriving at their idyllic farmhouse getaway, everything seems perfect as the friends let down their guard with food, drinks and sexy romance. The mood quickly turns sour as Nicole’s painful memories begin to encroach and her friends suddenly start to go missing…one-by-one.
As their savagely butchered dead bodies begin to turn up, the race is on for Nicole and her surviving friends to find the unknown killer before it’s too late.
Get your tickets here: http://nychorrorfest.com/movies/dont-look/
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Bodega Bid ¡Atención, atención!
Lin-Manuel Miranda wants you to audition for In The Heights, the story of Usnavi, the earnest bodega owner who wants to move back to the Dominican Republic after he inherits his Abuela’s fortune, and his close-knit neighborhood crew who live and work uptown.
In a 40-second bilingual rap, Miranda announced a world-wide casting call for the new movie: “Lights up on Washington Heights up — at the break of day, I wake up; I got all these roles someone was made to play. Necesito que representen, mi gente. Could it be you? — pues, depende”. The digital open call lets anyone submit an iPhone video for four roles—a stylish sassy female, a smart and streetwise goofball, a starry-eyed young woman and an energetic, charismatic male rapper. All roles require singing, dancing and familiarity with Spanish.
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Repost This On The Gram So We Know It’s Real... Listen up familia we are giving away FREE tickets to see the critically acclaimed The Wall. All you have to do is Repost this post on your feed and show your post to the folks at the door, while supplies last. Presented by USA Today. Reception to follow.
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NYLFF Today: The Wall
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Build The Wall is the hateful campaign slogan that made Donald Trump President. The Wall takes you beyond the scapegoating to a very real place of both pain and promise. For almost 2,000 miles, one line defines a country and divides two worlds.
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Julia De Burgos Performance and Arts Center
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We were kicked out of city hall for speaking truth so we waited them out to shame the council members who voted for the rezoning!!! #saveuptown #inwood #washingtonheights
Inwood rezoning protesters are tossed out of @nyccouncil meeting. They toss fake money and yell “shame!” and “sellout!” at Councilmembers.
City debuts carshare pilot
Curb it.
The city has partnered with carsharing companies on a program Mayor Bill de Blasio hopes will encourage New Yorkers to give up their personal vehicles.
Through a two-year pilot program with Zipcar and Enterprise, which launched on June 4, the city will dedicate 230 on-street parking spaces in 14 neighborhoods for carshare vehicles.
In addition, 55 dedicated parking spots at 17 Department of Transportation (DOT) lots will be reserved for carsharing, as well as 24 spaces at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) complexes lacking nearby public transportation options.
Both Zipcar and Enterprise will provide discounts to NYCHA residents citywide, while IDNYC cardholders are eligible for a complimentary, one-year Zipcar membership.
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BREAKING NEWS
Via @cnn
Puerto Rico has suffered an island-wide power outage, Puerto Rico's power authority said Wednesday -- nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the island's infrastructure and its electrical grid.
The authority said it estimates power will be restored within 24 to 36 hours. The cause of the blackout is unclear.
The utility said its priority was to restore service to hospitals, San Juan's airport, water pumping systems and banks.
BREAKING NEWS
Via @cnn
Puerto Rico has suffered an island-wide power outage, Puerto Rico's power authority said Wednesday -- nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria destroyed much of the island's infrastructure and its electrical grid.
The authority said it estimates power will be restored within 24 to 36 hours. The cause of the blackout is unclear.
The utility said its priority was to restore service to hospitals, San Juan's airport, water pumping systems and banks.
Rep Espaillat has made it clear that he wants to see 5,000 units of affordable housing as part of the Inwood Rezoning plan.
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Los dominicanos somos una de las comunidades más grandes en el estado de Nueva York. Somos una comunidad para que ser tomada en cuenta. #somos2018 #somoselfuturo #diaspora #marisolalcantara @manhattantimes @nysylc @nysylc_dtn @sd31volunteers @telemundo47 @ydanis_rodriguez
Stray dogs, or Satos as they are known on the island, are a common sight in Puerto Rico, one that unsettled Chrissy Beckles.
Originally from England, Beckles moved to the U.S. and had her own consulting business. On a return flight from Puerto Rico in 2007, she had what she called, “her Oprah moment.” She started calling organizations to see if she could help and began to volunteer.
Eventually she quit her business and started The Sato Project in 2011.
The organization spays and neuters dogs. Volunteers feed them and arrange for medical care. They also bring dogs to the mainland for adoption.
Since the hurricane, The Sato Project has reunited 183 families with their dogs.
“We call it the ‘No Dog Left Behind Program,’” Beckles said. “It’s a program we’d love to continue but we need financial help.”
“In an average year, we rescue about 300 to 350 dogs,” she said. “Since September, we’ve rescued over 1,000.”
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Everybody Loves Coogan’s
Our Congressman Adriano Espaillat speaking at Coogan’s earlier today after the NYRR Washington Heights Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K.
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The Community Speaks: The Inwood Rezoning Public Hearing
“Rezoning should benefit the community as much as possible.”
Uptown resident
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The Community Speaks: The Inwood Rezoning Public Hearing “It seems that the Uptown we knew so well is slipping from our fingers.”
Pastor Rich Perez
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“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Three Wise Men arrived in Vega Alta & thanks 2 Lin-Manuel’s Toys4PR campaign, 40,000 toys will be distributed on the island. Thanks ToysRUs, Telemundo, R.evolucion Latina.
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It's crazy that a cartoon character has more common sense, decency and empathy than the most powerful man on the planet. It is what it is.
S/O to Moe and the Simpsons for the love!!!!
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Nothing says Fall Uptown like the Medieval Festival. The 33th Annual Medieval Festival goes down today at 11:30 am at the majestic and enchanting Fort Tryon Park. Get ready to take your annual trip back into time and join the thousands of folks from all over the city and beyond that come out to take part in the merriment.
Video: Kadshah Nagibe
The good folks behind the Medieval Festival as well as several organizations have teamed up to help our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. Things were bad on the island before they got hit with back to back hurricanes but now things are catastrophic. The people of Puerto Rico have an indomitable spirit but they are in dire straights and need our help post-haste. Stop by the tent at the entrance of the Medieval Festival and please donate what you can. If you can’t make it, please consider donating to the Hispanic Federation at hispanicfederation.org/donate.
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The Throne Watchers
Watching Game of Thrones will never be the same.
Comedy stars Michael Díaz and Anthony Palmini created a new video that beautifully sends up the hugely popular HBO series.
Gente of Thrones has sleek production values, spine-tingling music and great comic timing.
Palmini was always a big fan of the show. Michael Díaz., who plays Lord Abogado in the 3:18 minute trailer, recently binge watched the show and was hooked.
In the video, Juan Snow (Jean Fernández) attempts to unite the various factions of Westerňos (including House DR, House PR and House of Orale) to fight the feared White Walkers. Room 28’s comedy cast is heavily represented. Mama Stark (Rachel Strauss-Muñiz) has her own version of how things should be “united.” K-Lo (Ariana Rodríguez) is the mother of chupacabras and holds the avocados that will eventually hatch the dreaded beast. There are wall jokes, a pasteles, sight gags and Díaz himself steals a scene with a fabulous costume.
But what’s really noticeable about the video—which can be found BuzzFeed’s Pero Like—are the high production values. The shots are complex. The lighting is just right, the editing is tight and the timing is on the money. The orchestral sound track is worthy of the TV show it mocks. It’s clear that Díaz (aka Juan Bago), Palmini and Room 28 have traveled a long way since their early and hilarious Hooked on Hookah and Vivaporu videos.
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Uptown Tonight: Dominican Film Festival returns
This year’s festival, which runs from July 25 to 30, will present 70 films at seven different venues.
It will debut with José María Cabral’s Carpinteros, the first film from the Dominican Republic to screen at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film is focused on the love story between Julian and Yanelly as set within the Najayo prison, and how they master the elaborate sign language known as woodpecking to communicate.
Get your tickets ASAP before they are all gone.
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Uptown Tonight: Film Works Alfresco - Los Sures
Make your way to Gaelic Field in Inwood Hill Park tonight to catch this must-see film. The pre-show begins at 7:30 and features a performance from Los Pleneros de la 21.
In the late 70’s and early 80’s, Los Sures was one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. In fact, it had been called the worst ghetto in America. Diego Echeverria’s film skillfully represents the challenges of its time: drugs, gang violence, crime, abandoned real estate, racial tension, single-parent homes, and inadequate local resources. The complex portrait also celebrates the vitality of this largely Puerto Rican and Dominican community, showing the strength of their culture, their creativity, and their determination to overcome a desperate situation. Beautifully restored, this documentary is a priceless piece of New York City.
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06/26/17: Film Works Alfresco - Los Sures
This is one installment of the Film Works Alfresco series that you don’t want to miss. Los Sures beautifully documents the neighborhood of Los Sures (South Williamsburg) in Brooklyn in the early 80’s. Make your way to Gaelic Field in Inwood Hill Park on Monday, June 26 to catch this must-see film. The pre-show begins at 7:30 and features a performance from Los Pleneros de la 21.
In the late 70’s and early 80’s, Los Sures was one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. In fact, it had been called the worst ghetto in America. Diego Echeverria’s film skillfully represents the challenges of its time: drugs, gang violence, crime, abandoned real estate, racial tension, single-parent homes, and inadequate local resources. The complex portrait also celebrates the vitality of this largely Puerto Rican and Dominican community, showing the strength of their culture, their creativity, and their determination to overcome a desperate situation. Beautifully restored, this documentary is a priceless piece of New York City.
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What can you build on a foundation of ice? S/O @figureskatinginharlem - Hit up www.UptownCollective.com or click link in bio to check out the rest... #FigureSkating #FigureSkatingInHarlem #Harlem #EastHarlem #ElBarrio #WashHts #Dyckman #Inwood #Bronx #WHIN #NYC #WashingtonHeights #InwoodNYC #HarlemNYC #HarlemUSA #Uptown #UptownNYC #UptownLove #WashHeights #QuisqueyaHeights #UptownCollective #SpreadLoveItsTheUptownWay
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The Fix: Break Out The Crazy - Hold On S/O @breakoutthecrazy @chris_hierro - Hit up www.UptownCollective.com or click link in bio to check out the rest of the video... #BreakOutTheCrazy #WashHts #Dyckman #Inwood #Bronx #WHIN #NYC #WashingtonHeights #InwoodNYC #HarlemNYC #HarlemUSA #Uptown #UptownNYC #UptownLove #WashHeights #QuisqueyaHeights #UptownCollective #SpreadLoveItsTheUptownWay
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Here is a bit of the trailer for Yo Soy La Salsa. Catch it on SAT, Jan 14 @ 4PM S/O @dffnyc @armando_guareno @yosoylasalsard - Get your TIX ➡www.dffnyc.eventbrite.com - Hit up http://bit.ly/UC_DFFNYC17 to check out showtimes, trailers and more... #DFFNYC #TeamDominican #DominicanFilms #WashHts #Dyckman #Inwood #Harlem #WHIN #NYC #HarlemNYC #HarlemUSA #WashingtonHeights #Uptown #UptownNYC #UptownLove #WashHeights #QuisqueyaHeights #UptownCollective #SpreadLoveItsTheUptownWay
