Four students bound by friendship left their mark on Barnard college and Greek Life by founding a sorority based on friendship and inclusion in 1897: Alpha Omicron Pi.
Tour the histories linking the two campuses of Columbia University, from Morningside Heights to Manhattanville, spanning back to the 1700s.
Some say that the Battle of Harlem Heights, fought in 1776, changed the course of the Revolutionary War.
From the vestiges of an insane asylum to the remnants of Croton Aqueduct, these are the most fascinating secrets of Morningside Heights.
Emery Roth was a prolific New York City architect who designed many distinctive buildings in the 1920s and '30s like The Beresford.
Amid the bustle of Harlem, a Harriet Tubman memorial stands in celebration of the courage, commitment and compassion of the
It’s always a surprising fact: New York City is home to the world’s largest cathedral (defined as a church that
Cathedral of St. John the Divine There is a lot to know about landmarking in New York City. Within New
In Morningside Heights, a curious reminder of NYC's geologic history: a 30-foot tall section of rock is squeezed between two buildings taking up valuable real estate.
Near Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park is the grave of four-year-old St. Claire Pollock, who died over 200 years ago in 1797. Here is the story of how he died.