Aaron Kiersh

At CU, Bloomberg, Gillibrand among politicians pushing for bipartisanship

Democratic, Republican, and Independent politicians converged on Columbia Monday to launch No Labels, an organization that promotes bipartisan alternatives.

By Aaron Kiersh | Dec 13 11:43 pm ET

Google News founder joins J-School in new media efforts

The selection of Bharat is the latest in a series of initiatives signaling the J-School’s commitment to integrating new media into its curriculum.

By Aaron Kiersh | Oct 8 03:05 am ET

Portugal’s prime minister touts alternative energy progress

Prime Minister José Sócrates focused on the “pragmatism” and “strategy” of his administration’s economic and energy policies.

By Aaron Kiersh | Sep 24 12:51 am ET

Year in review: Harlem politicians in the spotlight amid controversies

A few veteran Harlem politcians have endured perhaps the most difficult year of their careers.

By Aaron Kiersh | May 8 11:55 pm ET

After decade decrease, slight uptick in crime

Locally, there has been a very minor uptick in crimes for 2010, though many experts argue that the increase over this short period, across the city, may not yet be significant enough to declare a trend.

By Aaron Kiersh | Apr 28 04:18 am ET

Bollinger calls for revived free press commitment

President Bollinger refuted the argument that, in calling for greater freedom of expression, he is attempting to subject other cultures to American values.

By Aaron Kiersh | Apr 6 02:49 am ET

Uncertainty over Rangel’s career

Though Rangel said he expected the New York County Democratic Committee to unanimously endorse him for his 2010 bid for re-election, on Sunday, that endorsement was delayed.

By Aaron Kiersh | Mar 8 01:42 am ET

Mayor Bloomberg, Barnard launch mentoring program

On Thursday, Mayor Bloomberg announced the launch of a new mentoring program partnership with Barnard.

By Aaron Kiersh | Mar 5 05:05 am ET

Fiscal year 2011 budget bodes badly for CB7

If Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s preliminary budget for fiscal year 2011 is a predictor of the finalized budget, Community Board 7 may not fare too well.

By Aaron Kiersh | Feb 25 03:39 am ET

Stringer launches bank initiative, targets Harlem

In an effort to reduce the number of Manhattan residents who rely on non-bank institutions for their cash supplies, Stringer has unveiled a program called “Bank on Manhattan.”

By Aaron Kiersh | Feb 16 02:26 am ET

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