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Victoria Benitez

Recent Headlines

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.

Inwood

July 02, 2012

Columbia University to Cut Down Trees to Make Way for Waterfront Park

Columbia University plans to chop down "several" trees to make way for its Inwood public waterfront park.

Inwood

May 16, 2012

City OKs Columbia Plan to Build Public Waterfront Park

The Public Design Commission gave preliminary approval for Columbia University's waterfront park. 

Inwood

May 02, 2012

Residents Question Why Columbia has not Started Waterfront Project

Inwood residents want to know why Columbia has not broken ground on a promised public waterfront.  

Harlem

November 08, 2011

Rangel Joins Columbia and City College to Help Job Seekers

The Nov. 9 Columbia University expo will prepare job seekers to look for positions at the Nov. 14 City College job fair.

Washington Heights & Inwood

May 04, 2011

Columbia Rips Down Trees to Make Way for Inwood Athletic Complex

Officials said the trees had to be removed, but some said the removal was symbolic of CU's disregard for Inwood.

Harlem

March 22, 2011

Columbia Construction Blamed for West Harlem Rat Explosion

West Harlem residents say Columbia University's expansion plan has lead to a rodent infestation.

Manhattan

March 09, 2011

Protesters Say Columbia Not Living Up to Expansion Promises

More than 50 people protested outside Columbia University's Harlem employment information center Tuesday.

Harlem

March 04, 2011

Residents Near Columbia's Harlem Expansion Say Plan to Provide A/Cs Falls Short

Residents say Columbia should provide air conditioners to all residents and financial compensation for increased electric bills.