James Fleming

Local stimulus funding in the works

Uncertainty, the banner for recession, looms in Harlem as plans formed seven weeks ago at the Upper Manhattan Economic Summit have yet to come to fruition.

By James Fleming | Apr 30 10:55 pm ET

CU Alum Tapped for Commerce Secretary

In the face of economic crisis, President Barack Obama, CC ’83, called upon Columbia alumnus and third-term U.S. Senator Judd Gregg, CC ’69, (R-N.H.) to be the next Secretary of Commerce.

By James Fleming | Feb 4 04:19 am ET

CU Seeks to Demolish Brownstones O’Donnell Deems Historic

The New York State Historic Preservation Office recently deemed three brownstones that Columbia plans to demolish as eligible to be added to the state and national registers of historic places.

By James Fleming | Jan 30 04:38 am ET

Senator's Supporters Cheer Secretary of State Selection

Students and politicians from Senator Hillary Clinton’s (D-N.Y.) home base of New York embraced President-elect Barack Obama’s decision to name her as his Secretary of State, an appointment which he a

By James Fleming | Dec 2 09:38 am ET

Turkish PM Promotes Diplomacy at Forum

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan promoted open cooperation and diplomacy with the United States at the World Leaders Forum Thursday afternoon.

By James Fleming | Nov 14 04:33 am ET

Religion’s Place in Democracy

Experts on religion and international affairs engaged in an open discourse Wednesday, discussing the proper approach to encouraging democratization in countries that contain a predominantly religio

By James Fleming | Oct 30 02:18 am ET

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