Ex-con quizzed in Harlem train fire that led to conductor’s death is charged in earlier arson

A homeless ex-con questioned about the smokey fire that led to the death of a heroic Harlem train operator has been charged in an earlier arson at Columbia University, police said Tuesday.

Nathaniel Avinger, 49, is accused of starting a fire early March 11 outside Prentis Hall, a women’s dorm on...

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