Kim Kirschenbaum

New community board chair backs CU
Mon, Nov 29, 2010, 3:27am

As the University breaks ground in demolition near 125th Street, newly elected Community Board 9 Chair Larry English has spent the first few months of his job rethinking the way the board interacts with its institutional neighbor.

Charles Rangel found guilty for ethics violations
Wed, Nov 17, 2010, 3:14am

Back in New York, where Rangel represents the 15th Congressional District, some of his colleagues and constituents, along with political experts, have come to his defense.

Rangel’s walkout draws scrutiny
Tue, Nov 16, 2010, 4:16am

After Congressman Charles Rangel dramatically walked out of his trial before the House Ethics Committee on Monday, experts are split on whether his actions will help or hurt his case.

Perkins appeals to higher court
Thu, Oct 28, 2010, 5:50am

State Senator Bill Perkins has filed an amicus brief in hopes that the Supreme Court will take a look at the legality of eminent domain use in Manhattanville.

Harlem activists seek eminent domain law reform
Mon, Oct 18, 2010, 2:12am

Norman Siegel offered several recommendations to fix what he calls the broken system of New York state eminent domain procedure law.

Columbia at a crossroads in M’ville
Fri, Oct 1, 2010, 1:57am

The clutter of scaffolding, dirt, shoring, and black tarp marks the first phase of construction in Columbia’s proposed 17-acre campus expansion.

Property holdouts look to Supreme Court
Wed, Sep 22, 2010, 3:03am

The remaining property owners in Manhattanville argue that the recent court decision, which cleared the way for the University’s $6.3 billion project, was flawed.

Rangel celebrates expected victory
Wed, Sep 15, 2010, 4:52am

Congressman Charles Rangel won the Democratic nomination for the 15th Congressional District seat Tuesday night. Having served for forty years, Rangel has become a Harlem institution.

Joyce Johnson, lone female candidate in Rangel’s race, gains traction despite incumbent power
Tue, Sep 14, 2010, 2:08am

Johnson is no stranger to being the black sheep. Growing up, she was the only girl and had five brothers—but rather than stay in her room to play dress-up, she quickly took the reins among her siblings, earning the moniker “general” in the process.

Rangel’s challengers brace for uphill battle
Tue, Sep 14, 2010, 12:45am

Over the years, Rangel developed an ardently loyal support base. Now, that could all change.

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