Lydia Wileden

Harlem Hosts Schools Fair

Hundreds of eager parents and children stretched out the door of Nat Holman Gym at City College on Saturday, waiting to get into the Harlem Education Fair.

By Lydia Wileden | Mar 2 01:34 am ET

CU Seeks Federal Funding for M'ville

One week after the $787-billion federal stimulus package was signed into law, the offices of Gov. David Paterson and other New York officials announced the first state projects that will be funded—though the extent of Manhattanville’s financial gain has yet to be seen.

By Lydia Wileden | Mar 2 01:22 am ET

CU Could Gain from Federal Stimulus Package

Columbia—both the students and the institution—may reap direct financial benefits from the federal stimulus legislation now in the final stages of congressional debate.

By Lydia Wileden and Shane Ferro | Feb 10 04:11 am ET

Eminent Domain Lawyer Recruits Law Students

When lawyer Norman Siegel appeared at Columbia Law School last Wednesday to discuss the history of eminent domain, he couldn’t help but invite the students in attendance to become part of its future.

By Lydia Wileden | Feb 5 03:58 am ET

State Passes 10 Housing Bills

The New York State Assembly took major strides on Monday to safeguard housing tenants, especially those living with rent regulation.

By Lydia Wileden | Feb 5 03:53 am ET

Simpkins Serves Barnard and CB9

For many Barnard students, the name Will Simpkins is synonymous with community service.

By Lydia Wileden | Feb 4 04:08 am ET

Locals Question Politics of Newly Appointed NY Senator

Though Senator-designate Kirsten E. Gillibrand made Harlem one of the first stops on her statewide “listening tour,” many New York City locals remain cautious about the outgoing upstate representative’s politics and her perceived outsider standing.

By Lydia Wileden | Jan 26 04:41 am ET

In NYC, Locals, Travelers Unite For Swearing-In

For those unable to make the trek to D.C. to witness history in the making, venues around Harlem and the Upper West Side opened their doors on Tuesday for live screenings of the inauguration of Barack Obama, CC ’83.

By Lydia Wileden | Jan 21 03:00 am ET

CU, Indian University Work for Clean Water Initiatives

As Columbia continues to expand its position as a global university, it has a new project on tap—developing fresh water resources with India’s Punjab Agricultural University.

By Lydia Wileden | Nov 7 01:28 am ET

Artists Exhibit Personal Definitions of Harlem

Individuals looking to escape the recent rain while waiting for a bus outside of the Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion in northern Harlem were met by a nice surprise just inside the building’s d

By Lydia Wileden | Oct 30 02:13 am ET

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