Jillian Kumagai

Former Clinton adviser looking to challenge Rangel

Clyde Williams, a former political director of the DNC, still has not entered the race because of the uncertainty of redistricting.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 16 03:08 am ET

Delbanco, American studies scholar, awarded National Humanities Medal

History professor Eric Foner said of his colleague, “He’s a public intellectual in an old-fashioned way both inside and outside the academic world.”

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 14 12:57 am ET

Applications to Barnard up more than 5 percent

Last year, Barnard saw an 11 percent application increase, meaning applications have now risen by 17.5 percent over the last two years.

By Sammy Roth and Jillian Kumagai | Feb 9 10:43 am ET

Man shot at Grant Houses, recovering in St. Luke’s

The Grant Houses are where 18-year-old basketball star Tayshana Murphy was fatally shot in September 2011.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 7 03:44 am ET

Eminent domain process nears conclusion

More than a year and a half after the New York State Court of Appeals upheld eminent domain in Manhattanville, three property owners still have not agreed on sale prices.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 6 02:20 am ET

M’ville looks for minority, women, local businesses

The University has often had a strained relationship with its neighbors in working on the campus expansion, especially when it comes to fulfilling its employment promises. But small business owners said they had a lot more to be happy about on Tuesday.

By Jillian Kumagai | Feb 3 03:44 am ET

Rangel talks redistricting, West Harlem's future

In an interview Monday, Rangel dished on the potential redrawing of his district, comparing the shape of the new area to the likeness of a dragon, and said he was satisfied with the probe of the West Harlem Development Corporation.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 31 02:36 am ET

Harlem rezoning plan has local residents nervous

At a meeting with city officials on Thursday night, residents criticized the rezoning plan’s Environmental Assessment Statement.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 27 05:14 am ET

Group handling M’ville money builds website, sets up office

Some locals say it's progress—but not enough for an organization charged with doling out $76 million.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 19 02:57 am ET

City still negotiating with CU after Cornell wins tech competition

Over break, Cornell won the mayor's $100 million competition to bring a new tech campus to New York. Still, officials say Columbia may receive money for its Manhattanville campus yet.

By Jillian Kumagai | Jan 17 12:47 am ET

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