Economy ABOUT-FACE ON WECARE CENTRALIZATION City changes course and closes hub centers for the disabled.
Economy DRIVER'S EDUCATION A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses in New York State gains some Republican backing.
Education PRINCIPALS WITH PUNCH: NEW PROGRAMWILL CREATE 'EMPOWERMENT SCHOOLS' City expands popular scheme that offers schools more control if they agree to higher standards.
Economy CHANCE OF A LIFETIME New report from the Center for an Urban Future looks at the imminent growth of several local industries, and how we can help prepare young people to take advantage of…
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Justice SAFE AND SOUND: LEGISLATION WOULDPROTECT INCARCERATED LGBT YOUTH State Senate and Assembly bills would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in juvenile detention facilities.
Housing and Homelessness REMEMBERING JANE JACOBS Urban planner Thomas G. Lunke on the life and times of a local luminary.
Justice THE COLOR OF CARE Fordham conference looks at how race factors into child welfare in New York.
Justice HEALTHY MOVE? ST. CHRISTOPHER’S, INC.GIVES UP COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS Agency wrestles with massive debt long after records tampering scandal.
Government COMMUNITY BOARD BOOST Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer takes steps to improve staffing and clout of community boards.