Kim Kirschenbaum

Quirky politicians of Morningside and Harlem vie for support in loyal community

Outside the campus gates, there’s an entirely different set of movers and shakers, better known as the eccentric, dramatic, and sometimes corrupt politicians of Morningside Heights and West Harlem.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 30 02:21 am ET

Defining Manhattanville

Don't know Nick Sprayregen from Norman Siegal? Here's your glossary to all things Manhattanville.

By Sarah Darville and Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 30 02:19 am ET

Columbia looks ahead to satellite campus after bitter legal battle

The road to the the Manhattanville expansion has been—and continues to be—rocky, at best.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 30 02:12 am ET

Rangel parties on

Hundreds of politicians and close friends attended the embattled Congressman Charles Rangel's 80th birthday party, a highly-anticipated event which dispelled fears of a poor turnout.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 13 07:39 pm ET

No rain on Rangel's parade

Despite an ethics controversy that may derail Congressman Charles Rangel's career, a host of loyal politicians and constituents attended the Dominican Day Parade just to support him.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 9 10:39 am ET

Harlem Rep. Charlie Rangel faces ethics trial

The embattled congressman faced a slew of charges in Thursday's ethics trial.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Jul 29 11:11 pm ET

Business School alum arrested in alleged espionage ring

As an alleged spy, Cynthia Murphy, Business '10, infiltrated University classrooms and reported relevant information to “Moscow Center,” the headquarters of Russia's intelligence service (the SVR).

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Jul 1 01:19 pm ET

Court OKs Manhattanville expansion

The Empire State Development Corporation's use of eminent domain was upheld Thursday by the New York State Court of Appeals, paving the way for Columbia's Manhattanville expansion plan.

By Maggie Astor and Kim Kirschenbaum | Jun 24 10:58 am ET

Court of Appeals grills state on M'ville blight, civic purpose of expansion

Well over 100 people crowded into the courtroom—and more overflowed into a separate room with a closed-circuit television—to watch the significant eminent domain hearing unfold.

By Maggie Astor and Kim Kirschenbaum | Jun 1 07:32 pm ET

M'ville property owners prepare for eminent domain hearing

An air of optimism has long resonated with the property owners and their lawyers, who say that the December Appellate Division ruling in their favor could bode well for them in the Court of Appeals.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | May 31 09:58 pm ET

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