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The article presents information about New Orleans, Louisiana Mayor C. Ray Nagin's visit to an economic development initiative held at the Tribeca Theater in New York City. The event, which included a reception, informative workshops, and previews of director Spike Lee's film "When the Levees Broke," was designed to entice potential investors in the redevelopment of his native city.

The article presents information on the Atlantic Yards Project started in Brooklyn, New York. The project involves construction of skyscrapers, housing and an arena for the Nets in downtown Brooklyn. The project has been designed by Frank Gehry and Laurie Olin. There is much opposition against the project but supporters contend that it will provide great opportunities for Blacks, Latinos and women.

Reports on Bronx County President Fernando Ferrer's plan to boost the economy of New York City's Bronx district. Connection with the global marketplace; Progress of the government's housing program; Economic development's revitalization of commercial and residential areas.

Relates the forming of an alliance between the Consortium for Central Harlem Development and international developers Kerbel and Muzzo to develop the Bradhurst neighborhood of Harlem in New York, New York. Plans of the alliance for the neighborhood; Implications of the development.

The article echoes the author's fear that New York City-based Columbia University's planned expansion will destabilize West Harlem. He believes that the expansion will lead to real estate speculation, dramatic change to neighborhood character, and displacement pressures on local residents and businesses. The author proposes a special purpose zoning district called the West Harlem Special District to save the area from the clutches of expansion.

This article presents news briefs related to political events of New York. Friends of Inez Dickens made its first filing with the New York City Campaign Finance Board, reporting over $90,000 raised in just six weeks after entering the race, for the open seat in the 9th Council District. Andrew Cuomo, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and candidate for New York Attorney General, has received the support of Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin. McLaughlin, who also serves as President of the New York City Central Labor Council, which brings together 400 local unions and represents more than 1 million workers across New York City, announced his support for Cuomo last Monday.

The article comments on Harlem's growing population. Harlem may be growing too large for its streets, opine city planners and community organizers. At a recent public meeting, city officials with the Department of Economic Development, Transportation and Planning shared results from a transportation study done in Harlem and Morningside Heights that revealed congestion along the neighborhood's 125th Street spine. Looking at problems of slow public transit, clogged streets and a lack of public parking, the "River-to-River Study," is one element of a Department of City Planning project to rezone the 125th Street corridor between the Harlem and Hudson rivers, a stretch of Manhattan real estate rapidly gaining public notice as it shoots up in both height and price.

Many are still talking about the power breakfast and birthday party hosted by the Black Alumni of Pratt in honor of Bruce Gordon, president of the Retail Market Group at Verizon. The breakfast, which took place during this time of Black History Month celebrations, attracted many from the corporate, civic, artistic and other communities including: Tawana Tibbs, Bruce Gordon's wife, who is also an executive at Verizon. Governor George E. Pataki has announced that he is making available $60.7 million in tax-exempt bonds to the New York City Housing Development Corporation, providing funds to help construct 454 new housing units in Brooklyn, Harlem and the Bronx.

Reports on the housing crisis in Amsterdam in New York City. Expiration of Section 8 contracts; Buildings opting out of the US Housing and Urban Development program.

Presents an interview with Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields. Fields' representation of residents in the areas of commercial and residential development, education and budget; Budget allocations to programs in New York, New York; Support of children's program through funding, advocacy and legislative initiatives.