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New York Braces for Private Investment in Hospitals

In a state where all hospitals are either public or non-profit, Gov. Cuomo’s bid to permit private investment in health facilities stirs cheer among fans and fears among opponents…

Is the Bronx as Progressive as De Blasio Says?

The mayor lauds the borough’s “progressive values,” but the buzzword’s application to Bronx politics is uneven at best—a fact that may complicate the mayor’s ability to execute his agenda.

Housing and Homelessness Investigations NYCHA

Concerns Over Private Firm Managing Some NYCHA Properties

The move to bring in outside management for some of the authority’s Section 8 properties is not the first, but comes at a sensitive time for the agency.

Economy Investigations

Why Big Newspapers Skip the Bronx

Income levels appear to drive the decision, as surveys indicate the poor consume less news.

Education Investigations

New, Tougher GED Has Students Scrambling

With more rigorous standards for the high-school equivalency diplomas set to arrive in 2014—and get harder after that—people are racing to prep for and take the test now.

Government Investigations NYCHA

How Vito Lopez Changed Bushwick

Many think the former assemblyman and powerbroker is a creep. Some hail him as a hero. In Bushwick, his legacy—and the story of his downfall—are more complicated than either label…

Housing and Homelessness Investigations News

Program to Take Buildings from Bad Landlords Fades

7A, once a key enforcement tool, is used less often amid a changed real-estate market and new programs. But it’s still needed as a threat. The question is: Can the…

Investigations

Brooklyn Hospitals Retool in Face of Cost Crisis

Quietly, three Brooklyn hospitals are revamping their operations to increase efficiency and reduce ER visits—hoping to avoid the fate that has befallen LICH and Interfaith.

Investigations

Rising Deaths from Hepatitis C Spur City Action

Deadlier than HIV, the disease can appear years after infection, and testing and treatment are complicated. The city’s Action Plan draws praise, but advocates want more resources applied.

Government Investigations

Latino Nonprofits Blame Mayor's Policies for Struggles

Organizations say contracting reforms by the Bloomberg administration have made it harder for them to compete for funds. But management problems have also hampered their efforts.

Investigations

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