Washington Heights is a historic Manhattan neighborhood known for stunning views and a rich Latino culture. However, it is also a community at a crossroads between tradition and sweeping change.

“It was so far north on the island, and so people didn’t commute up here,” Mariza Lizardo recalled. “But now people have discovered it.”

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As New Yorkers prepare to vote in an unprecedented mayoral election, NY1 spent time in Washington Heights to learn about the pressing issues residents hope will be addressed in the next administration

One issue emerged as urgent — the current federal crackdown on immigration

According to data from the CUNY Graduate Center, Washington Heights is one of the city neighborhoods where President Donald Trump collected votes in 2024 compared to

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