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|  Community Board #12 Manhattan is a local government unit of the City of New York encompassing the neighborhoods of Washington Heights and Inwood in the Borough of Manhattan. It is delimited by the Harlem River on the east and on the north, the Hudson River on the west, and W 155th Street on the south. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Community Board #12 Manhattan has a population of 208,867; this population is very diverse including almost every ethnic group, with a large number of Hispanic or Latino residents. As an independent City Agency, Community Board #12 Manhattan is committed to improving the delivery of City services in the district and advocating for the welfare of the Community District and its residents. As mandated by the New York City Charter, Community Board #12 Manhattan is responsible to participate in long-term community planning, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), review applications for liquor licenses and sidewalk cafes, street fairs, street closings, and assessing community needs in the City budget. |  |
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