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West Harlem

March 22, 2013

CB9 Calls for Audit of Columbia's Promises to West Harlem Community

The board says Columbia is not living up to goals it agreed to during negotiations for its expansion.

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

September 21, 2012

Teachers College Community School Moves to Permanent Home

Teachers College Community School will serve students in grades K-8 in West Harlem.

Prospect Heights

June 12, 2012

Barclays Center Has Bieber, Jay-Z on Schedule, But No 'Community Events'

The Barclays Center has lined up shows by Justin Bieber, but community events remain unscheduled.

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

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 08, 2011

Group Handling Columbia Cash Spent $300K on Consultants With Political Ties

The West Harlem Local Development Corporation paid $320,000 to two politically-connected consultants.

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 31, 2011

Petition Calls for Extra Concessions in Columbia's Baker Field Plan

Residents and community activists mounted an online petition for more benefits from Columbia University.