Inez Dickens

Despite rezoning, development slow on 125th

Some say they have not seen progress, and that the economic recession halted many developers in their tracks, leaving behind streets of vacant buildings.

By Daphne Chen | Dec 8 02:00 am ET

Perkins declares bid for State Senate reelection, celebrates birthday

“I’m here for you. All I ever wanted was to be here for you,” Perkins said at the event, which also doubled as his birthday party.

By Nicholas Bloom | Apr 19 01:26 am ET

City to close Morningside day care for low-income families

Harbor Morningside Children’s Center, located on 120th Street east of Manhattan Avenue, is one of 15 child care centers that the city announced would likely close by the end of the school year due to budget cuts.

By Shira Poliak and Sarah Darville | Feb 12 04:59 am ET

Activists, politicians oppose Columbia demolition

In November, the University obtained a permit to demolish three brownstones. On Thursday, preservationists discussed ways to halt the process.

By Nicholas Bloom | Feb 5 04:11 am ET

O'Donnell Files FOIL Request

State Assemblyman Danny O’Donnell (D-Morningside Heights and West Harlem) filed a Freedom of Information Law request last week for documents related to the possible establishment of parts of Mornin

By Maggie Astor | Apr 22 12:45 am ET

Dickens’ Bill to Ban Smoking Near Hospitals

City Councilwoman Inez Dickens, D-Morningside Heights and Harlem, has introduced a bill to ban smoking within 25 feet of city hospital entrances.

By Samantha Saly | Dec 3 01:58 am ET

Dickens Fined for Campaign Violations

Correction Appended

By Sara Vogel | Nov 12 03:50 am ET

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