Colleges buy land they don't know how they'll use

NEW YORK — Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they'll be used.

Colleges buy land they don’t have use for

NEW YORK – Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they’ll be used. Some are taking advantage of good sales during a sluggish economy, while others, like Columbia University, are continuing a practice they’ve done for decades, buying even if the price isn’t discounted. The University of Dayton last year acquired the 115-acre ...

UD, other schools pouncing on good land deals in slow economy

NEW YORK — Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they’ll be used.The University of Dayton last year acquired the 115-acre world headquarters of technology company NCR Corp. for the fire sale price of $18 million after buying 50 acres from the company for three times the per-acre price in 2005. And the University of Delaware ...

Follow in the Footsteps of a Hero... More Than 20,000 to Participate in Tunnel to Towers Run on September 26, 2010

On September 26, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., New York City will once again celebrate firefighter Stephen Siller's bravery, and the indomitable will of all the fallen heroes of 9/11, at the ninth annual FDNY Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk. Â

Rec Center: Tourney to benefit Victims of Violence program

* Kickball tourney to benefit Victims of Violence program * State BMX championships set for Sept. 18