Sara Sugar, Author at City Limits

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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…

BySara Sugar 23 minRead time

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Sep 2013

Government Justice

The 2013 Primary Candidates on Public Safety

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?

BySara Sugar 15 minRead time

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Aug 2013

Justice

Bed-Stuy Businesses Offer LGBTQ Safe Spaces

The havens from harassment and violence also serve other communities who aren’t comfortable asking the police for help, organizers say.

BySara Sugar 10 minRead time

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Aug 2013

Economy Justice

Planning a Defense for Violence on the Basketball Court

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.

BySara Sugar 7 minRead time

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Aug 2013

Government

Sandy a Big Issue in Crowded Council Race

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.

BySara Sugar 16 minRead time

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Jul 2013

Justice NYCHA

Version of 'Occupy' Seeks to Deter Brooklyn Gun Violence

Activists in Bed-Stuy, Brownsville and other neighborhoods believe a few friendly faces on troubled corners can help stave off summer shootings.

BySara Sugar 8 minRead time

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Jul 2013

Government

Bed-Stuy Council Race Tests Incumbent's Sway

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…

BySara Sugar 12 minRead time

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Jun 2013

Justice

Gays in Bed-Stuy See Hope in Council's Frisk Bill

The Community Safety Act is seen as a response to the stop-and-frisk program. But backers say it also would prohibit police profiling of LGBTQ people.

BySara Sugar 2 minRead time

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Jun 2013

Education

Critics: CUNY Rushing Medgar Evers Search

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.

BySara Sugar 6 minRead time

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Jun 2013

Economy Justice

Bed-Stuy Eyes Block Watch to Stop Violence

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.

BySara Sugar 4 minRead time

Sara Sugar

Struggle Amid Progress: To Be LGBTQ in Foster Care

The 2013 Primary Candidates on Public Safety

Bed-Stuy Businesses Offer LGBTQ Safe Spaces

Planning a Defense for Violence on the Basketball Court

Sandy a Big Issue in Crowded Council Race

Version of 'Occupy' Seeks to Deter Brooklyn Gun Violence

Bed-Stuy Council Race Tests Incumbent's Sway

Gays in Bed-Stuy See Hope in Council's Frisk Bill

Critics: CUNY Rushing Medgar Evers Search

Bed-Stuy Eyes Block Watch to Stop Violence

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