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Along a now-thriving Harlem boulevard, small businesses unite

Shopkeepers on Frederick Douglass formed the FDB Alliance to promote uptown Manhattan businesses and protect the increasingly trendy street.

By Gina Lee | Feb 9 04:10 am ET

Bollinger says he supports advisory financial aid committee

Barry Weinberg, CC ’12, is spearheading a move to revive the Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid. University President Lee Bollinger supports faculty having an advisory role in such processes.

By Varun Char | Feb 9 04:07 am ET

Just east of Morningside Park, residents push to slow down car traffic

“We really need it, right here in this spot,” said Tobie Childez, who has served as a crossing guard on the corner of 119th Street and Manhattan Avenue for almost 13 years. “They’re going against the light, and they don’t care.”

By Gina Lee and Casey Tolan | Feb 9 04:04 am ET

Exclusion of Google Docs avoids ADA challenges

The University’s negotiations with Google lasted a year, largely because of concerns over the ADA compliance. They come on the heels of a complaint filed in March by the NFB against New York University and Northwestern University.

By Yasmin Gagne | Feb 9 03:51 am ET

After six-month transition, revamped Office of Fellowships has new staff, same goals

The Office of Fellowships has an entirely new staff, but the new officers have experience and are ready to help students apply for fellowships and scholarships.

By Margaret Mattes | Feb 9 03:47 am ET

CB7 approves amendment to allow for ‘greener’ buildings

In an advisory vote, Community Board 7 members approved the Zone Green Text Amendment on Tuesday night, helping clear a local path for environmentally friendly buildings.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 8 05:42 am ET

Engineers map city energy consumption

A team at the School of Engineering and Applied Science measured the amount of energy that buildings consume on every block in New York City.

By Jeremy Budd | Feb 8 05:39 am ET

Residents, CB7 protest Jewish Home’s proposed high-rise

The nursing home organization wants to move to a new site on 97th Street, right in the middle of the Park West Village housing complex.

By Casey Tolan | Feb 8 05:33 am ET

Man tricked at least 8 classes in ticket scam

The man made appearances in at least eight classes over two weeks and likely raked in hundreds of dollars before he was caught on Thursday.

By Lillian Chen | Feb 8 05:27 am ET

Bollinger talks transparency at fireside chat

About 50 undergraduates were chosen by lottery for the fireside chat, which Bollinger held at his house at 116th Street and Morningside Drive.

By Abby Abrams | Feb 8 05:13 am ET

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