(I just received this program notice -- disclosure: I work at
Thirteen, although not on this program.)

The Battle over Columbia's New Campus

Tonight at 10:30

Tonight Rafael Pi Roman looks at the current fight between Columbia
University and some of its neighbors.

Back in 1968, Columbia's attempt to expand ignited street riots and a
now legendary student takeover of the University. Today Columbia
wants to build a brand new 17-acre campus north of its home in
Morningside Heights. Many local residents say the plan will destroy
the neighborhood's character and some businesses owners are refusing
to sell despite the threat of eminent domain.

Is this 1968 revisited or is it an inspired transformation of the
area that's bound to bring great benefits to the community, the city,
and the public at large?

The program features interviews with Columbia President Lee
Bollinger, and the head of Community Board Nine, which has its own
plans for redeveloping the neighborhood.

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New York Voices is funded by:
Elise Jaffe and Jeffrey Brown
Michael T. Martin
The Members of Thirteen