Court OKs Manhattanville expansion

The Empire State Development Corporation's use of eminent domain was upheld Thursday by the New York State Court of Appeals, paving the way for Columbia's Manhattanville expansion plan.

By Maggie Astor and Kim Kirschenbaum | Jun 24 10:58 am ET

Court of Appeals grills state on M'ville blight, civic purpose of expansion

Well over 100 people crowded into the courtroom—and more overflowed into a separate room with a closed-circuit television—to watch the significant eminent domain hearing unfold.

By Maggie Astor and Kim Kirschenbaum | Jun 1 07:32 pm ET

Legal briefs shed light on eminent domain arguments

The legal briefs submitted in April are a good indication of the arguments that will be made in the Court of Appeals on Tuesday.

By Maggie Astor | May 31 06:40 pm ET

After long battle, eminent domain to be scrutinized in highest state court

The stakes will be high at the Court of Appeals on Tuesday, where many contentious land use debates will be reignited in the public spotlight.

By Maggie Astor | May 28 01:21 pm ET

Precedent uncertain for eminent domain lawsuit

The Court of Appeals will soon re-examine whether the state can, on Columbia’s behalf, seize private property for the “public good” in exchange for market-rate compensation.

By Maggie Astor | May 3 02:00 am ET

Permit outstanding for Floridita repairs

The New York City Department of Buildings said the University does not yet have the necessary permits to repair the kitchen of Floridita, which operates out of a CU-owned building.

By Maggie Astor | Apr 29 03:31 am ET

Columbia shuts down Floridita for repairs

The popular Cuban restaurant closed on Tuesday in its current location in Manhattanville, though University officials said it was only temporary.

By Maggie Astor | Apr 27 04:32 pm ET

El proceso de Manhattanville está bajo vigilancia

El proceso que Columbia utilizó para negociar partes de su plan de expansión del campus de Manhattanville con los vecinos y políticos locales tiene muchas fallas, según el New York City Bar Association.

En un informe del 8 de marzo sobre el uso de “acuerdos de beneficios de la comunidad” a nivel de la ciudad, el Bar Association—una organización de abogados que aboga por mejoras en las prácticas legales—criticó el proceso de negociación del CBA y hizo un llamado para la regulación de esto por parte de la ciudad.

By Maggie Astor and Carolina Martes | Mar 28 06:32 pm ET

M'ville method draws scrutiny

The process Columbia used to negotiate parts of its Manhattanville campus expansion plan with neighborhood residents and local politicians is deeply flawed, according to the New York City Bar Association.

By Maggie Astor | Mar 24 05:10 am ET

MTA scales back service cuts for M104 and crosstowns

The MTA announced that it is revising its budget cut plans to preserve nighttime service for several Upper West Side lines.

By Maggie Astor | Jan 26 01:51 am ET