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In race for 13th District, it’s Rangel vs. them

Four others are looking to unseat 41-year Rep. Charles Rangel, but it can be hard to overtake an incumbent’s political networks. Still, with a district that is no longer primarily African-American, a race crowded with hopefuls, and insuppressible rumors that he might bow out, Rangel has his work cut out for him.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | Apr 27 07:38 am ET

An aging Rangel faces a changing Harlem and a new Hispanic majority

The congressman, who has served for 41 years, has a loyal political base, but Upper Manhattan is evolving and the district’s lines are changing.

By Jillian Kumagai, Gina Lee, and Casey Tolan | Apr 26 06:18 am ET

Sports center construction ahead of schedule

With the steel and concrete structure completed, construction of the Campbell Sports Center is moving to its next phase.

By Gina Lee | Jan 18 04:02 am ET

Inwood benefits bring mixed reviews as construction continues

Before breaking ground at Baker Field, Columbia composed a set of benefits—including free tickets, lights on automatic timers, and alternative parking sites, but additional traffic problems have continued.

By Jeremy Budd | Nov 17 01:47 am ET

Construction to begin soon on Baker Field

Columbia has almost secured the funding it needs to begin development on the $50 million project.

By Chelsea Lo | Apr 15 03:33 am ET

Inwood politicians pushing own Baker agendas

Robert Jackson and Ydanis Rodriguez have taken their disagreements about plans for Baker Field to the public.

By Chelsea Lo | Mar 25 02:31 am ET

Politicians call for more benefits before Baker Field vote

State Senator Adriano Espaillat and City Council member Robert Jackson spoke at two public meetings about Baker Field this weekend.

By Chelsea Lo | Mar 21 02:12 am ET

Stabbed CU employee remains hospitalized

Police still searching for suspect Barion A. Blake, 30, after Akeem Ajimotokan’s car sale turned violent.

By Arvin Ahmadi | Jan 31 01:57 am ET

Tie vote leaves community board with no voice in CU Baker project

With 13 votes in favor, 11 against, and two abstentions, the vote came to a tie, which was not sufficient for passage.

By Betsy Morais | Oct 27 04:27 am ET

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