Chris Meyer

West Harlem environmental group works to transition to cleaner heating oils
Thu, May 2, 2013, 12:29am

Local environmental group WE ACT for Environmental Justice is using a $45,000 grant from the West Harlem Local Development Corporation to help buildings transition to a cleaner, less polluting fuel.

Rangel sues members of House ethics committee to overturn 2010 censure
Wed, Apr 24, 2013, 11:18pm

Rep. Charles Rangel is aiming to overturn his 2010 censure by filing a lawsuit against members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics, claiming they suppressed evidence that led to his censure.

Scholarship program opens CU classes, resources to locals
Wed, Apr 17, 2013, 11:35pm

The accepted applicants will take part in the three-year Community Scholars Program, in which they will pursue independent study on a project of their choosing or improve their skills in a specific academic area.

Mama Foundation to expand gospel classes with grant
Mon, Apr 15, 2013, 11:44pm

After receiving a $40,000 grant from the West Harlem Local Development Corporation, the foundation—which teaches gospel music to local teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19—hopes to expand its recruiting efforts into Community District 9.

With $42,500 grant, local nonprofit PA'LANTE to expand tenant advocacy efforts
Thu, Apr 11, 2013, 2:12am

PA'LANTE Harlem, a tenant advocacy organization, received a $42,500 grant from the West Harlem Local Development Corporation, which is helping the nonprofit expand its efforts.

Creative Arts Workshop gives students arts employment with WHLDC grant
Tue, Apr 9, 2013, 1:05am

The workshop is one of the 83 organizations that received funding from the West Harlem Local Development Corporation

City Council candidate opens political club in West Harlem
Mon, Apr 8, 2013, 5:22am

Corey Ortega joined with local political figures and nonprofit partners on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of his newly formed West Harlem Progressive Democratic Club.

West Harlem Local Development Corporation expects increased interest in camp scholarship
Tue, Apr 2, 2013, 8:54pm

Under the Community Benefits Agreement signed with West Harlem residents in 2009, the University is required to fund scholarships for 25 children to attend the day camp, which focuses on athletics and team-building exercises.

Hudson River Foundation to dole out $1.5 million in grants
Fri, Mar 29, 2013, 4:33am

Organizations are encouraged to be able to match the size of any grant they receive, which can range from $5,000 to $25,000, and demonstrate that the project will eventually become self-sustaining and involve members of the West Harlem community.

Gandre, new Manhattan School of Music president, looks to sustain innovations
Sun, Mar 17, 2013, 1:13am

Manhattan School of Music's new president, James Gandre, will focus on keeping the Morningside Heights college at the forefront of music education while relying on his past experience working at the school.

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