Jillian Kumagai

In race for 13th District, it’s Rangel vs. them
Fri, Apr 27, 2012, 7:38am

Four others are looking to unseat 41-year Rep. Charles Rangel, but it can be hard to overtake an incumbent’s political networks. Still, with a district that is no longer primarily African-American, a race crowded with hopefuls, and insuppressible rumors that he might bow out, Rangel has his work cut out for him.

An aging Rangel faces a changing Harlem and a new Hispanic majority
Thu, Apr 26, 2012, 6:18am

The congressman, who has served for 41 years, has a loyal political base, but Upper Manhattan is evolving and the district’s lines are changing.

Alum giving $25 million for construction of Business School in Manhattanville
Mon, Apr 23, 2012, 1:50pm

Business School alumnus Leon G. Cooperman, Business ’67, will make a $25 million dollar donation towards new facilities in Manhattanville, the Business School announced on Monday.

After revote, Community Board 9 confirms reps to development corporation
Fri, Apr 20, 2012, 5:04am

Two community board members were appointed to the board of the West Harlem Development Corporation, but it took three months of negotiations and revotes.

Four indicted in 3333 Broadway drug bust
Thu, Apr 19, 2012, 3:40am

Rudy Cabrera, Jaime Gonzalez-Campo, Juan Honorio, and Rafael Oliveras were arrested after police searched Honorio’s apartment in 3333, where they found large quantities of heroin and cocaine.

Group handling West Harlem community benefits money hires executive director
Mon, Apr 9, 2012, 2:18pm

Businessman Kofi Boateng will lead the West Harlem Development Corporation as executive director, the organization announced Monday.

CB12 hears plans for new Medical Center education building
Fri, Apr 6, 2012, 4:08am

The $68 million facility will be located on Haven Avenue and 171st Street, two and a half blocks north of the heart of CUMC’s main campus, and will be used primarily for classroom and training space.

Joyce Johnson seeks to unseat Rangel
Wed, Apr 4, 2012, 5:33am

Johnson said that the 13th district needs “inspirational leadership," and she believes that she has been “plugged for leadership” from an early age.

State Senator Espaillat officially enters Congress race
Mon, Apr 2, 2012, 1:57pm

Espaillat, who represents significant portions of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, will run against longtime incumbent Rep. Charles Rangel.

Manhattan School of Music president to step down after 7 years
Fri, Mar 30, 2012, 3:41am

Robert Sirota announced on Wednesday that he would step down as president at the end of the academic year.

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