Ahead of July 4th, it's a good time to revisit an old question: Why does Fort Tryon Park bear the name of a terrible British governor who tried to crush the American Revolution? It's a wild story; more here: https://thelighthousenyc.org/fort-tryon-park-name/
I'm sharing the most recent issue of The Lighthouse here, just to give a sense of what the full email newsletter looks like: https://thelighthousenyc.org/email/326961fc-5763-4916-a4d7-32d4fbf84b25/.
There's a lead story! (This week it's an interview with Rep. Adriano Espaillat.) There's a shorter story! (All about a brewing conflict between Zeta Charter Schools and the local police precinct.) There's even shorter stuff than that! (About local events, about dog poop, about the 2-K rollout.)
The newsletter is free, and you can sign up here: thelighthousenyc.org.
Thanks for everyone who shared their experiences with me: https://thelighthousenyc.org/washington-heights-wheel-theft/. (Some updates to come in the next issue of the newsletter, including that, as I was finishing up this story, prosecutors announced actions against 16 people for alleged auto-part theft, mostly involving incidents in the Bronx: https://www.norwoodnews.org/update-bronx-da-police-commissioner-16-charged-with-252-thefts-of-cars-tires-rims-catalytic-converters/)
I'm looking to chat with people in the Heights who have had their car wheels or catalytic converters stolen, for a story for The Lighthouse Washington Heights (thelighthousenyc.org). Is that you? DM me! Contact info is also available through the link.