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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

Schley announces House bid against Rangel

Announcing his candidacy Tuesday evening, Harlem activist Craig Schley vowed to revitalize arts and entertainment in the neighborhood, search for funding to stabilize nonprofits and small businesses, support public and charter schools, and re-evaluate family courts.

By Daphne Chen | Jan 11 12:11 am ET

Tearing down Wall Street

When everything looks grim and dark, a small glimpse of light may be visible as tired citizens rally to "tear down" Wall Street.

By Virgilio Urbina Lazardi | Sep 20 07:51 pm ET

Paying the Bills

Columbia students can do without paying off debt for Congress.

By Jessica Geiger | Sep 14 07:25 pm ET

For Powell, road to congressional victory is all in the numbers

State Assembly member Adam Clayton Powell IV is hoping to take down Representative Charles Rangel in the upcoming Democratic primary for the 15th congressional district seat. Forty years ago, Rangel unseated Powell IV's father, Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Sep 8 03:21 am ET

Powell announces bid for Congress against Rangel

At 116th Street and Lexington Avenue, the spot known as the “lucky corner” for some local politicians, Powell officially announced that he will be running for Congress on Monday morning.

By Sarah Darville | Apr 12 07:00 pm ET

Two Democrats move to challenge Rangel

Democratic challengers are making Congressman Charlie Rangel work to keep his seat.

By Aaron Kiersh | Nov 20 01:12 am ET

Rangel Withstands Political Controversy

Though reporters and constituents have followed the money to tie U.S. Representative Charles Rangel (D-Harlem) along a string of controversies over the past year, he remains a fixture both in Washington and New York as his past credentials and ability to charm a crowd maintain Rangel’s political stature.

By Aaron Kiersh | Feb 23 12:39 am ET

Local Activist Runs for Congress

Community activist Craig Schley announced Wednesday that he will run for Harlem’s Congressional seat this November.

By Daniel Amzallag | Sep 5 03:34 am ET

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