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Cuomo, Now an Advocate for Saving NYCHA, Oversaw Public-Housing Demolition as HUD Chief

As HUD secretary in the 1990s, Andrew Cuomo approved the demolition of tens of thousands of public-housing units around the country. Results for tenants were mixed.

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Bid to Change City’s Scaffolding Law Stirs Old Debate

Store-owners say sidewalk sheds are killing their businesses, especially when the wooden barriers stay up for years. But critics say a Council bill to impose time limits will raise costs…

In Depth Investigations Justice

Outdated Ideas About Violent Crime Hurt Victims and Trap Offenders

Criminal-justice reform has largely avoided changes to how we treat ‘violent criminals.’ But research shows they’re less likely to re-offend than others. And victims aren’t always well served by sentences…

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations News

Rezonings Carry Opportunities and Risks for Low-Income Seniors

The city is taking several steps to shore up housing options for aging New Yorkers. The question is whether those moves will offset the displacement pressures many feel.

Education Investigations Justice

Program Keeping Convicted Youths Closer to Home Enjoys Success, Faces Cuts

‘Close to Home’ has hit a few bumps in the six years since the state launched the pilot program. But a proposal to shift costs to the city is the…

Investigations Justice

A Protest. An Arrest. An Injury. Does Video Back Up What Cops Say Happened?

Officers told internal investigators that she ‘slipped and fell.’ The video evidence does not favor that version of events.

In Depth Investigations Justice

NYC’s Immigration Court Erodes Accommodations for Children Without Attorneys

The changes inside New York City’s immigration court reflect problems in courthouses nationwide.

In Depth Investigations Justice

Despite NYC’s Vision Zero Progress, Most Hit-and-Run Drivers Avoid Arrest

The NYPD has bulked up the unit that investigates serious collisions. But as hit-and-run incidents have increased in number, arrests have barely kept pace. Read our print and video investigation.

Education Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations News

NYC’s Homeless Pre-K Kids with Special Needs Face Steep Barriers to Getting Help

Only 35 of the more than 6,550 homeless students enrolled in pre-K were in special education – a share that falls well short of citywide averages.

Investigations Justice

A Correction Officer’s Conviction Signals Deeper Troubles at Brooklyn’s Federal Jail

The Metropolitan Detention Center has seen several officers charged with sexual abuses, including one whose job was to train colleagues to comply with a federal law aimed at ending prison…

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