Scott Stringer

Despite some cries of opposition from community activists, Columbia’s plans for Manhattanville are moving toward the first phase of development. But after a rash of tragic construction accidents in Manhattan—most recently the collapse of a high-rise crane on East 51st Street—Borough President Scott Stringer has set his sights on enhancing safety precautions around building sites.

While Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer has promised to bring “thousands of local businesses into the financial mainstream,” neighborhood entrepreneurs are dubious about the impact his proposed program will really have.

Black History Month has induced reflection in Harlem this year, as some worry that the neighborhood’s heritage needs not only to be celebrated, but also sustained in the face of great change.

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer presented his State of the Borough Address at City Hall Monday evening, calling his vote for Columbia’s campus expansion plan the most important decision he made in the past year.

With a new initiative against needlessly vacant properties, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer is leading an effort to fight housing shortages in upper Manhattan.

“Go Green” apparently doesn’t have the same ring as “Go Giants.” Only 15 people showed up for Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer’s Monday night book signing of a new East Harlem health cookbook, and most in attendance were involved in the book’s creation.

A representative for Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said Friday night that unless significant modifications were made, Stringer would vote to reject Columbia’s proposed Manhattanville expansion.