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Rangel's district might be expanded to Westchester

Congressman Charlie Rangel needs to accept the changes, New York State Assembly member Herman Farrell told attendees at a Saturday town hall.

By Daphne Chen | Jan 30 03:36 am ET

Income gap most extreme in Morningside, Hamilton Heights

The median household income of the highest fifth of the population is $207,053—34 times $6,073, the median income for the lowest fifth, according to a report by the Census Bureau released in November.

By Naomi Cohen | Dec 2 04:57 am ET

After low returns, calls for an NYC census extension

After below-average local participation in the census, officials are calling for an extension of New York City's census deadline.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Apr 20 02:45 am ET

Students hand in census, LGBT group seeks recognition

This week, residential advisers distributed 2010 census forms to all students living in University housing in an effort to aid the U.S. Census Bureau in its decennial population count.

By Leah Greenbaum | Apr 9 02:31 am ET

Disparities in Harlem census rates

In the wake of Census Day, local politicians, U.S. Census Bureau employees, and community board members noted a disparity between mail return rates throughout West Harlem.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Apr 6 02:53 am ET

Census organizers say too early to judge low return

As of Thursday evening, the response rate in West Harlem ranges from 9 to 19 percent, with New York County on the whole at 19 percent. Nationally, the average is 29 percent.

By Sarah Darville | Mar 26 03:40 am ET

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.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 26 04:46 am ET

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.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 22 03:58 am ET

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.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 22 03:58 am ET

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