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  1. In Manhattan, "uptown" just means "north." People living here rarely use cardinal directions for north and south within the City. The trains (subway lines) are usually labeled "uptown" or "downtown" to tell you which direction they are headed.
     
    Posted by: coast-to-coaster on Apr 08, 2008 08:55 AM (1) (0) Flag
  2. Generally refers to the northern part of Manhattan, although the exact location of its boundaries is a point of contention.
     
    Posted by: nycapital on May 16, 2008 09:37 AM (0) (0) Flag
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