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With shelter numbers at record highs and Mayor Bloomberg’s homeless strategy failing to meet its goals, city officials and advocates weigh in on how New York might respond.

ByAbigail Kramer 0Comments

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Nov 2009

Justice

Fewer Options For Moms Seeking Natural Births

Midwives are protesting the shuttering of Manhattan’s only natural birth center that served women on Medicaid.

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Mourning the Choices That Might Have Been

One of the city’s poverty fighters wishes the people she works for, and with, had a better chance to realize their potential.

ByJudith Rubenstein 0Comments

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Oct 2009

Economy Government

Boro Presidents' Fight Extends Beyond Election

There’s just one real contest in the races for borough president this fall, but next year could see a debate over whether the city still needs the post.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2009

Justice

The World's Religions Meet In The Hospital

Health care providers are availing themselves of new tools to increase their cross-cultural sensitivity.

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AIDS Activists Seek Gains Amid High Infection Rate

With HIV spreading especially fast among young black men, advocates press for better treatment for communities of color in housing, corrections and immigrants’ services.

ByCurtis Stephen 0Comments

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Aug 2009

Economy Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Term Limits Backlash: Incumbents In Trouble

From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2009

ARTS and CULTURE Climate and Environment

Amid Reforms, Staff Still Fears Hospital Climate

Changes underway at Kings County Hospital should improve the psych ward there. But for now, the threat of violence remains part of the work environment.