Crime

'Youth crews' cause uptick in crime

Youth crews have been widely blamed for a perceived spike in crime in West Harlem, as well as in the Grant and Manhattanville housing projects.

By Luke Barnes | Jan 3 06:08 pm ET

In support of Morningside

Both Columbia and Morningside would benefit from a genuine relationship.

By Editorial Board | Dec 4 08:36 pm ET

Concerns continue as crime increases around M'side Park

“A lot of parents are getting increasingly concerned about the climate in the neighborhood,” Children’s Learning Center director Renee Bock said.

By Finn Vigeland | Dec 1 02:32 am ET

Suspect brandishes gun in attempted robbery on 114th

The suspect followed a Columbia student into his brownstone residence on 114th Street, drew a gun and demanded an iPhone. The resident gave up his phone, but after being told it wasn’t an iPhone, the suspect returned it.

By Jillian Kumagai and Casey Tolan | Nov 16 01:10 am ET

Policing through art

Public art exhibitions are being used to encourage safer environments—although more of an effort should be taken.

By Jessica Hills | Nov 3 07:50 pm ET

Thirty years later, grass is greener in M'side Park

The Friends of Morningside Park, founded by a group of Columbia students who wanted to preserve the crime-ridden park just east of campus, celebrated their 30th anniversary last week.

By Olivia Aylmer | Oct 19 01:42 am ET

Woman attacked in M’side Park Sunday night

The victim was walking, engaged in a short conversation with the suspect, and was then sexually assaulted, according to Columbia Public Safety.

By Lauren Chadwick and Finn Vigeland | Oct 11 04:22 am ET

Three suspects arrested in campus laptop thefts

The suspects have likely been charged with grand larceny.

By Abby Mitchell | Sep 28 02:09 am ET

After shooting, Harlem residents pessimistic about reducing violence

Politicians, pastors, and local residents say violence among young people in Harlem needs to stop—but they don't have much faith that it will happen.

By Daphne Chen | Sep 20 01:14 am ET

Skateboarder arrested near campus for sexual abuse, resisting arrest

Thomas McDonnell, 22, was tased three times at the southwest corner of West 111th Street and Broadway at 2:10 p.m. after groping several women near campus.

By Finn Vigeland | Jul 22 04:46 pm ET

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