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

M'ville property owners prepare for eminent domain hearing

An air of optimism has long resonated with the property owners and their lawyers, who say that the December Appellate Division ruling in their favor could bode well for them in the Court of Appeals.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | May 31 09:58 pm ET

As Manhattanville hearing approaches, Perkins pushes for eminent domain law reforms

Harlem State Senator Bill Perkins says that the time is ripe for change in eminent domain laws.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | May 31 07:03 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

Manhattanville expansion timeline

Since the University announced its Manhattanville expansion in 2002, the development has gone through many hurdles. On Tuesday, eminent domain will be debated in the highest state court.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | May 29 05:11 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

GS valedictorian accused of plagiarism

By | May 25 03:19 pm ET

Former Business School dean dies at 77

John Burton, dean of the Columbia Business School, died of liver failure this week at 77.

By Alix Pianin | May 21 02:04 pm ET

2010 seniors celebrate graduation

By | May 20 06:40 pm ET