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In 1969, President Richard Nixon’s Justice Department took the first steps in what he would later declare the “War on Drugs.” This timeline outlines the policing, politics, and culture of…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2012

Government Housing and Homelessness

Coney Island's Invisible Towers

The Bloomberg administration has rolled the dice on a major rezoning and costly infrastructure upgrades in Coney Island. Will the hoped-for development ever appear?

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Mar 2012

Education Government Opinion

A History Lesson as NYC School Tests Near

Next month, city students take the standardized tests on which their progress, and perhaps the fates of their teachers and schools, depend—all amid a debate over testing that, this writer…

ByFred Smith 0Comments

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Feb 2012

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Opinions Harden Over Atlantic Yards Housing

The dramatic slow-down in housing construction at the Brooklyn site is fodder for opponents of the project. But supporters believe the development will still make good on its commitments.

ByDarren Sands 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bloomberg Housing Plan Hits Milestones, Obstacles

The mayor’s ambitious affordable housing initiative is three-quarters to completion. But reshaped by fiscal woes, complicated by other city policies and often outgunned by the private market, what will the…

ByPatrick Arden 0Comments

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Dec 2010

Economy Government

Missing Moses' Muscle

The politics of parks.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Nov 2010

Government Housing and Homelessness

Can a Year-Round Coney Island Succeed?

After seven years of legal wrangling, hundreds of millions of dollars in city expense, and the eviction of many of Coney Island’s historic amusement operators, the island is still seasonal.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Government Investigations Justice

The Murder That Changed New York City

Johnny Hincapie has done 20 years for his role in one of New York City’s most infamous killings. Was he even there?

ByBill Hughes 12Comments

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Sep 2010

Economy Government

'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival

Kevin Parker is a regular tabloid target over angry outbursts and allegedly violent conduct. But allies cite his progressive record. His opponent, meanwhile, is making his ninth try at office.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Government

“Enemies” of Reform Question Koch's Agenda, Style

Some legislators labeled enemies of reform by the newly formed advocacy group New York Uprising are bristling over the categorization and writing letters or making phone calls to protest it.

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

High Times: New York City's War on Drugs

Coney Island's Invisible Towers

A History Lesson as NYC School Tests Near

Opinions Harden Over Atlantic Yards Housing

Bloomberg Housing Plan Hits Milestones, Obstacles

Missing Moses' Muscle

Can a Year-Round Coney Island Succeed?

The Murder That Changed New York City

'Hothead' Sen. Kevin Parker Has Foes, Friends And A Familiar Rival

“Enemies” of Reform Question Koch's Agenda, Style

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