Danny O'Donnell

Assembly member O’Donnell to be recognized for preservation efforts

O'Donnell, a founding member of the Morningside Heights Historic District Committee, has made preservation a priority in office.

Rangel attends Broadway Dems, urges locals to vote in November

The embattled congressman was greeted with loud applause from the 35 or so neighborhood residents who attended the meeting, organized by the local Broadway Democrats.

Columbia drops retail plan in Social Work building

Columbia is no longer trying to rent out the ground floor of the Social Work building to a retail tenant.

New bill may change land review process for charter schools

Assembly member Daniel O’Donnell, who represents Morningside Heights, recently introduced a bill that would require public school buildings in the city to go through an extensive public review process before leasing or selling space.

Politicians, professors take pulse of health care legislation

The passage of health care legislation is only the beginning of an uncertain course for the Democratic Party, local experts say.

Uncertainty over Rangel’s career

Though Rangel said he expected the New York County Democratic Committee to unanimously endorse him for his 2010 bid for re-election, on Sunday, that endorsement was delayed.

Assembly member O’Donnell hosts Manhattan Valley forum, solicits local feedback

Assembly member Daniel O'Donnell hosted a community forum on Saturday that focused heavily on affordable housing and small businesses.

Local preservationists seek landmark status for West End Avenue

The gargoyles and bay windows of buildings on West End Avenue may soon have a new kind of legal protection.

Columbia to proceed with disputed demolition

Three brownstones on 115th Street are in the center of a heated dispute.