Julia Ross

Nov 7, 2024 | columbiaspectator.com | Jayon Park |Julia Ross

Following the 2021 legalization of the sale of recreational marijuana in New York, Gotham Buds was one of the first recreational dispensaries to open in Manhattan. As a social-equity applicant—a status that gives priority to communities that have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition—Gotham Buds was slated to open in 2022. “Since our inception, we had a few hurdles with the suit against OCM,” Bellamy said, referring to the New York Office of Cannabis Management.

Sep 25, 2024 | columbiaspectator.com | Manuela Silva |Claire Cleary |Julia Ross |Sarah Huddleston

The conservancy has used goats every summer since 2019, with the exception of summer 2020, to clear weeds and invasive plants that are difficult for humans to reach. The conservancy has used goats every summer since 2019, with the exception of summer 2020, to clear weeds and invasive plants that are difficult for humans to reach.

Sep 22, 2024 | columbiaspectator.com | Julia Ross

Crabman Mike’s, a local Harlem seafood business run by Michael Summerville, was one of several bidders for a Landmarks and Preservation Commission’s Request for Proposal for the cafe and received approval to begin construction in January 2023. However, ongoing water leakage near the site of the cafe and adjacent restrooms, which have been closed since the spring, have left the project on hold.

Oct 19, 2023 | columbiaspectator.com | Julia Ross

Oct 4, 2023 | columbiaspectator.com | Julia Ross