Morningside Heights is located within greater Harlem, expanding from Cathedral Parkway and W. 125th St, with Riverside Park and Morningside Park flanking its western and eastern borders. It is home to some of West Harlem’s greatest academic institutions including Columbia University, Barnard College, Teachers College, Bank Street College of Education, Manhattan School of Music and Jewish Theological Seminary of America. It belongs to both Manhattan Community Board 9 and New York City Council District 7. Morningside Area Alliance, established in 1947, is a nonprofit membership organization that fosters collaborations and partnerships between members, provides a forum for communication, and is a valued source for neighborhood information.