Audubon Partnership for Economic Development Audubon Partnership for Economic Development offers loans and assistance with storefront improvements all over Washington Heights.

Workshops in Business Opportunties (WIBO) "WIBO helps small business owners and budding entrepreneurs in under-served communities obtain financial success in starting, operating, and building successful businesses that develop economic power, provide jobs, and improve communities"

Upper Manhattan Council Assisting Neighbors UCan "UCAN's mission is to enhance the local community and build the capacity of Northern Manhattan neighbors, small businesses, and community-based organizations"

Northern Manhattan Coalition for Economic Development NMCED promotes economic independence and self-sufficiency through programs including English (ESL), GED and College Preparation, Computer Literacy, Job Placement, and Resume Building.

SCORE "America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs."

BOC Network The Business Outreach Network (BOC) has offices in all 5 boros, and the greater Newark, NJ area. BOC assists miroentrepreneurs and small businesses with business development programs, including microloans.

NYC Department of Small Business Services "We can help you resolve issues with city agencies, obtain permits and licensing, access financing and incentives, bid on government contracts, hire and train your workforce, and take advantage of the benefits of being in New York City"

NYC Department of City Planning The Department of City Planning is responsible for the city's physical and socioeconomic planning, including land use and environmental review; preparation of plans and policies; and provision of technical assistance and planning information to government agencies, public officials, and community boards

-NYC Department of Consumer Affairs The Department of Consumer Affairs administers licenses to those businesses that require a license, as well as educating consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.

-Mayor's Office, Community Assistance Unit The "eyes and ears" of the Mayor, the Community Assistance Unit serves as a liaison with the Mayor's office and other city agencies. The CAU also includes the Street Activity Permit Office, which administers permits for street festivals, fairs, and block parties.

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Established in 1994 to encourage and nurture investment in Upper Manhattan.

BRISC (website currently down)

Harlem CDC Harlem CDC's goal is to revitalize Upper Manhattan's economy and culture by attracting new attention to Harlem's underutilized commercial and residential spaces. Also provides information and technical assistance to entrepreneurs.

Washington Heights Historian an excellent, brief biography section covering almost every historical site in the neighborhood. (Part of the Hudson Heights Owners Coalition website)

The Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest house in Manhattan and is a museum highlighting 232 years of New York history, culture, and arts.

The Cloisters the medieval art branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (located in Fort Tryon Park)

The Little Red Lighthouse This Landmark has no website of it's own, however this page provides an indepth history of the lighthouse's past and present. The Jeffreys Hook Lighthouse served as a navigational aid before and after the George Washington Bridge was built. Today, Park Rangers conduct tours.

George Washington Bridge One of the most beautiful (and busiest!) bridges in the world, the GWB boasts gorgeous views of the Hudson River, the Palisades and Manhattan.(* Warning: Image Heavy site)

The American Academy of Arts and Letters
633 West 155th Street, Tel: (212) 368-5900
hosts exhibitions of art and manuscripts as well as readings and performances of new musicals.

The Hispanic Society of America is dedicated to the art and culture of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, with permenant display, exhibitions and lectures. One of the largest collections of important Goya's & Velasquez's paintings in the world.

The American Numismatic Society international center dedicated to the preservation and study of coins, medals and paper money, representing 2,500 years of culture and history.

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