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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 14, 2011

Former Rangel Foes Join Forces to Criticize Columbia University

Vincent Morgan and Adam Clayton Powell IV join forces to criticize the community benefits agreement of Columbia University's $6.4 billion Manhattanville campus expansion.

Harlem

November 09, 2011

Rangel Says AG Right to Investigate Group Handling Columbia Cash

US Rep Charles Rangel said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman would be "derelict" if he didn't look into accusations against the West Harlem Local Development Corporation.

Harlem

November 08, 2011

West Harlem Community Group Used Columbia Funds for Jobs Program

The Department of Youth and Community Development said it received $300,000 from the West Harlem Local Development Corporation to hire 220 Harlem kids for a summer jobs program.

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.

Harlem

November 02, 2011

Scott Stringer Wants to Halt Group's Spending of Columbia Cash in Harlem

Borough President Scott Stringer is trying to stop the group handling the $150 million Columbia University community benefits agreement with West Harlem to stop disbursing funds and reorganize.

Harlem

October 31, 2011

Candidate Wants Audit of Group Disbursing Columbia Money in Harlem

Vince Morgan, a candidate for the Congressional seat held by Charlie Rangel, said the West Harlem Development Corp. is a "shell of an organization" incapable of accomplishing its goals.

Harlem

August 16, 2011

Pols Seek to Fight Youth Unemployment with Urban Jobs Act

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Charlie Rangel are pushing for legislation that would fund groups who provide job training for young people.

Harlem

June 03, 2011

NAACP Leader Lashes Out at Critics of School Lawsuit

Hazel Dukes threw latest punch in squabble with Success Charter Network.

Harlem

May 26, 2011

Forum Looks to Give Residents Access to City Agencies

Assemblyman Keith Wright and Council Speaker Christine Quinn host open community forum at Harlem Hospital.

Harlem

May 17, 2011

Harlem Anti-Gang Seminar Looks to Educate Parents

Assemblyman Keith Wright hopes the community can come together to help keep kids away from gangs.

Manhattan

February 15, 2011

Rep. Charlie Rangel Files Early for Reelection

The 80-year-old congressman filed to seek a 22nd term, though many thought his 21st would be his last.

Harlem

January 07, 2011

New Schomburg Head Welcomed to Harlem

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, 38, outlined his plans for the cultural center.

Manhattan

November 29, 2010

Charles Rangel Wants Time to Argue Against Censure for Ethical Violations

Rep. Charles Rangel will ask to speak before the House before they vote on whether to censure him.

Harlem

August 30, 2010

Charles Rangel Compares Himself to President Obama, Says the Two Face Similar Criticisms

Harlem Rep. Charles Rangel said at a rally Sunday that President Obama faces the same hurdles as he does.