New York City is working to build a foster-care system that welcomes gay and trans youth. New training has made gains against still-common cultural and religious hangups among caseworkers and…
Stop-and-frisk, the inspector general, Ray Kelly and Muslim surveillance: How do the hopefuls come down on the key issues of crime and policing in New York?
Detecting a spate of shootings associated with basketball games—often involving pre-existing beefs—organizers in Brooklyn are teaching kids and coaches to “hold the ball” when violence threatens.
A diverse field is vying to replace Michael Nelson, one of the longest-serving members of the City Council, and represent a district hit hard by the superstorm.
Al Vann, a political force in Bed-Stuy for 40 years, has endorsed a former rival to succeed him. But five other candidates are also involved in a race more about…
William Pollard’s resignation hasn’t quelled controversy at the Crown Heights school, where some believe the search for a new leader has moved too quickly.
A week after the shooting of an 11-year-old made headlines, community members gathered to talk about the causes of violence. Some trained for patrols aimed at thwarting it.