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West Harlem Development Corporation Head Steadies Once-Troubled Group

West Harlem

March 21, 2013

West Harlem Development Corporation Head Steadies Once-Troubled Group

The WHDC will award $2 million in grants Thursday.

New Web Site Opposes Building Queens High Line on Abandoned Railroad

Woodhaven

January 29, 2013

New Web Site Opposes Building Queens High Line on Abandoned Railroad

No Way QueensWay asks locals to oppose developing the abandoned LIRR branch. 

Restored Home of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton to Re-Open Saturday

Harlem

September 17, 2011

Restored Home of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton to Re-Open Saturday

Five years after Alexander Hamilton's former home was closed so that it could be moved to a new location, it opens to the public with a $14.5 million historically accurate renovation.
Harlem YMCA Program Adds a Literacy Zone

Manhattan

July 01, 2011

Harlem YMCA Program Adds a Literacy Zone

A $325,000 grant will allow non-English speakers from Harlem and Washington Heights seeking literacy and other skills to access services.
Proposed Columbia Elementary School Agrees to Serve More Harlem Students

Harlem

June 21, 2011

Proposed Columbia Elementary School Agrees to Serve More Harlem Students

Residents feared Columbia was reneging on a promise to build a public school as part of its Harlem expansion.
Citarella Eviction From Disputed Harlem Site Upheld by Court

Harlem

May 03, 2011

Citarella Eviction From Disputed Harlem Site Upheld by Court

The state's appeals court ruled the city was right when it evicted Citarella from the former Taystee Bakery site.
Columbia University Reneging on Expansion Promise, Say Harlem Residents

Harlem

April 24, 2011

Columbia University Reneging on Expansion Promise, Say Harlem Residents

Residents say a promise to build a public school in CB 9 as part of Columbia's expansion will not serve area children.
Local Board Seeks to Boot Harlem's Mink Building From Landmark List

Harlem

March 22, 2011

Local Board Seeks to Boot Harlem's Mink Building From Landmark List

Community Board 9 said the building shouldn't be landmarked because they want to attract more tenants and jobs.
Convent Avenue Baptist Church Narrowly Wins Community Board Support for Addition

Harlem

March 20, 2011

Convent Avenue Baptist Church Narrowly Wins Community Board Support for Addition

The church wants to add an elevator to aid its aging congregation.
City Agrees to Give CB 9 a Say Over Citarella Site, Not Full Control

Harlem

March 11, 2011

City Agrees to Give CB 9 a Say Over Citarella Site, Not Full Control

The city's Economic Development Corporation insists on making the final decision over the developer.
Harlem Community Board Demands Say in Citarella Site Development

Harlem

March 07, 2011

Harlem Community Board Demands Say in Citarella Site Development

Chair Larry English says the Economic Development Corporation failed to get the gourmet grocer site right the first time.
Forget Chloe Sevigny! Try These Celebs on Community Boards

Manhattan

May 27, 2010

Forget Chloe Sevigny! Try These Celebs on Community Boards

Inspired by actress Chloë Sevigny, DNAinfo compiled a list of celebs that should be on community boards.
Fight Continues Over Non-Profit's Plans to Demolish Historic Hamilton Heights School

Manhattan

January 11, 2010

Fight Continues Over Non-Profit's Plans to Demolish Historic Hamilton Heights School

Inspired by actress Chloë Sevigny, DNAinfo compiled a list of celebs that should be on community boards.

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