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Charles Rangel steps down as Ways and Means chairman

Charles Rangel sent a letter on Wednesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting a leave of absence as the House Ethics Committee completes its investigation of his tax and financial transactions.

Charles Rangel sent a letter on Wednesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting a leave of absence as the House Ethics Committee completes its investigation of his tax and financial transactions.

Students push for gender-neutral housing policy

While students have yet to receive their housing lottery numbers, some say their fate has already been sealed for next year.

While students have yet to receive their housing lottery numbers, some say their fate has already been sealed for next year.

Harlem politicians, civic groups seek better participation in 2010 census

With just a 40 percent participation rate, Harlem has been among the lowest-counted communities in North America. As the March 2010 census approaches, some claim that this is about to change.

With just a 40 percent participation rate, Harlem has been among the lowest-counted communities in North America. As the March 2010 census approaches, some claim that this is about to change.

Recession forces New York City libraries to check out early

The New York Public Library announced in early February that it would reduce hours at two-thirds of its 87 locations, the most drastic change made since 2001 in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, according to NYPL administrators. Put into effect on Feb. 16, this reduction comes on the heels of a $5.9 million mid-year cut for Fiscal Year 2010.

The New York Public Library announced in early February that it would reduce hours at two-thirds of its 87 locations, the most drastic change made since 2001 in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, according to NYPL administrators. Put into effect on Feb. 16, this reduction comes on the heels of a $5.9 million mid-year cut for Fiscal Year 2010.

McBain empties after Deluxe fire

An electrical fire that originated on a sign above Deluxe Restaurant on 113th Street and Broadway, forced residents of McBain—which is adjacent to the building—to evacuate for approximately an hour Wednesday morning.

An electrical fire that originated on a sign above Deluxe Restaurant on 113th Street and Broadway, forced residents of McBain—which is adjacent to the building—to evacuate for approximately an hour Wednesday morning.

CB9 aims to involve Harlem in census

As the decennial U.S. census approaches, Community Board 9 members, and city officials are gearing up to address problems concerning Harlem’s participation—or lack thereof.

As the decennial U.S. census approaches, Community Board 9 members, and city officials are gearing up to address problems concerning Harlem’s participation—or lack thereof.

CB9 aims to involve Harlem in census

As the decennial U.S. census approaches, Community Board 9 members, and city officials are gearing up to address problems concerning Harlem’s participation—or lack thereof.

As the decennial U.S. census approaches, Community Board 9 members, and city officials are gearing up to address problems concerning Harlem’s participation—or lack thereof.

Fire in Barnard dorm does little damage

A fire broke out in 616 West 116th Street, a Barnard residence hall, on Thursday afternoon due to an ignited lamp.

A fire broke out in 616 West 116th Street, a Barnard residence hall, on Thursday afternoon due to an ignited lamp.

Activistas locales protestan la apelación del poder del dominio pleno

Adversarios contra el poder del dominio pleno llevaron su protesta más allá del límite de Manhattanville el jueves pasado.

Miembros de la Coalición para la Preservación de la Comunidad, un grupo local que se opone al poder del dominio pleno en la expansión del campus de Columbia, marcharon junto con residentes de Harlem y otros activistas a la oficina del Gobernador David Paterson y la Corporación “Empire State Development”.

Allí tuvieron una manifestación y algunos delegados entraron al edificio para entregarle una carta al gobernador.

Adversarios contra el poder del dominio pleno llevaron su protesta más allá del límite de Manhattanville el jueves pasado.

Miembros de la Coalición para la Preservación de la Comunidad, un grupo local que se opone al poder del dominio pleno en la expansión del campus de Columbia, marcharon junto con residentes de Harlem y otros activistas a la oficina del Gobernador David Paterson y la Corporación “Empire State Development”.

Allí tuvieron una manifestación y algunos delegados entraron al edificio para entregarle una carta al gobernador.

Ladrón huye de asalto al Banco Popular

Un hombre de 30 años asaltó al Banco Popular situado en la Calle 111 y Broadway el jueves por la tarde, según los oficiales del NYPD.

Un policía en el sitio del recinto 26º, quien se negó a dar su nombre a causa del protocolo administrativo, dijo que ninguna arma fue empleada y que nadie fue herido.

El asaltante entró al banco a la 1:25 y le exigió dinero al cajero, según la Oficina del Comisionado Diputado, Información Pública.

Luego, el criminal huyó al norte por Broadway con una cantidad de dinero desconocida.

Un hombre de 30 años asaltó al Banco Popular situado en la Calle 111 y Broadway el jueves por la tarde, según los oficiales del NYPD.

Un policía en el sitio del recinto 26º, quien se negó a dar su nombre a causa del protocolo administrativo, dijo que ninguna arma fue empleada y que nadie fue herido.

El asaltante entró al banco a la 1:25 y le exigió dinero al cajero, según la Oficina del Comisionado Diputado, Información Pública.

Luego, el criminal huyó al norte por Broadway con una cantidad de dinero desconocida.