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Community art back in elevators at 181st Street and 190th Street A-train stops

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VIDEO: Rangel’s Run Nearing Its End?

by Zack Seward
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Congressman Charles Rangel is one of New York City’s most powerful and popular politicians. But with another recent round of alleged ethics violations, a cloud is hanging over his storied political career — and competition for his long-held seat is heating up.

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Tenants Claim Legal Victory Against East Harlem Landlord

by Sarah Fitzpatrick

A group of tenants pursued what housing lawyers called an innovative lawsuit against the the Dawnay, Day Group, framing the actions as a violation of consumer rights as opposed to housing rights.

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Robot “Warriors” Gear Up for Battle

by Sarah Fitzpatrick

The Warriors of East Harlem, an award-winning robotics squad, made it to the national championships last year. The team is hoping to replicate success in this year’s competition against other local squads.

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Tower Gives NYPD Eyes on the Street

by Amikka Smith
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Last month, New York police installed a 25-foot surveillance tower in central Harlem after two women were shot on the corner of 131st and Lenox Avenue. The portable tower — one of 11 deployed around the state — is designed to provide police with a better vantage point for preventing crimes.

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Columbia Moves Toward Gender-Neutral Housing

by Jane Lee
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Columbia University students could soon have more options when it comes to selecting roommates. Under pressure from gay, lesbian, and transsexual students, Columbia is edging closer to a gender-neutral housing policy, similar to existing rules at most other Ivy League colleges.

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VIDEO: Reality Chef Serves Northattan

by Nusha Balyan
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To see a celebrity on the streets of Manhattan is no surprise, but to be served by one is something else. Who would have known that there is a reality show celebrity chef in a local restaurant just a couple of blocks away from the Columbia University campus?

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Dwindling Parish Drives New Outreach

by Kethevane Gorjestani
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Among the bodegas and Latino restaurants that Washington Heights is famous for, there’s another landmark. On Wadsworth Avenue, between 179th and 180th streets, stands one of the biggest Greek Orthodox churches in the country.

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SLIDESHOW: The Life of a Congressman

by Kibkabe Araya
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Congressman Charles Rangel has been a major figure in Harlem politics since the 1960’s, but recent controversies are beginning to overshadow that legacy. Here’s his story.

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