District 10 is home to the vibrant communities of Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill. Since the 1900s, these neighborhoods have been the homes of immigrant communities such as Cubans, German Jews, Russians, Puerto Ricans and now Dominicans who are the primary immigrant group.  Uptown Manhattan is home to the highest number of Dominicans of any neighborhood in the United States who account for nearly 100,000 of the residents. This has earned Uptown the nickname of Little Dominican Republic. The district is home to many seniors, working-class families, and essential workers.

The history of the district, however, is tainted with inequities and exclusion in government. Gentrification threatens the very fabric of the community as long-time residents are pushed out for newer, wealthier ones. Small businesses, too, find it increasingly difficult to survive with rising rents.  When COVID-19 hit, our district one of the hardest hit in the city—highlighting just how much essential workers sacrifice to keep our city running. The next 10 years will be pivotal for our district: we must stop gentrification and build a city that is centered around the needs of the working class. Let’s build truly affordable housing, fund public schools, and support services that will help our community thrive. 

The structure of power in our community will change on June 22nd, 2021. Make sure your voice is heard.

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