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West Harlem

December 19, 2012

Group Distributing Columbia Cash Did Nothing Illegal, Investigators Say

The West Harlem Development Corporation signed a settlement deal with the attorney general's office.

West Harlem

December 18, 2012

Black Architects Say Columbia Shut Them Out of $6.3 Billion Harlem Campus

Critics say Columbia hasn't hired enough African-American architects for its Manhattanville expansion.

West Harlem

June 25, 2012

Group Handling Columbia Cash Pledges 500 Summer Jobs

The troubled West Harlem Local Development Corporation said it will fund 500 jobs.

Harlem

April 09, 2012

Executive Director Hired for Group Handling Columbia Cash

The group was formed in 2009 but has come under scrutiny for its practices.

Harlem

March 15, 2012

Community Demands Full Day Pre-K as Part of $150 Million Columbia Deal

Two half-day sessions each day are currently planned at Teachers College, but residents want more.

Harlem

March 09, 2012

West Harlem Plans How to Spend $150M in Columbia Cash

Community Board 9 has formed a special committee to look at specific spending projects. 

Harlem

January 06, 2012

Group Handling Columbia Cash in West Harlem Finally Launches Website

The West Harlem Local Development Corporation is still facing calls to dissolve.

Harlem

December 18, 2011

Dissolve Columbia Cash Group After Unauthorized Money Move, Stringer Says

West Harlem Local Development Corporation denies the claim about one of its board members.

Harlem

November 22, 2011

CB 9 Wants Group Handling $150 M in Columbia Cash to Disclose Finances

The board says it has "no confidence" in the West Harlem Local Development Corporation which is being investigated by the State Attorney General.

Harlem

November 06, 2011

Attorney General Investigating Group Handling Columbia Cash

The West Harlem Local Development Corporation, the focus of an investigation by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, has spent more on consultants than programming.