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The charges involve the misappropriation of $80 million, and revolve around a company whose questionable ties to a city official were first reported by City Limits.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2010

Economy Education

Subtraction Lesson: The 26 Schools Slated For Closure

The city this week announced plans to close schools in four boroughs. Read the dossiers on each of the institutions slated for shutdown.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Economy Education Government

Fill In The Blanks: Cuomo's Education Plans Short On Detail

The gubernatorial frontrunner says New York’s schools need to save money, improve performance and address inequality. He hasn’t been specific about how they’re supposed to do that.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Economy Education

Charter School, Struggling, Hired Leaders' Kin

After a tough first year, the Equality Charter School brought on two new deans—who happened to be the life partners of two of the school’s administrators. The move raised questions.…

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Economy In Depth Investigations

Medical Mystery: Why A Booming Health Sector Pays Low Wages

Home health aides are seeing some of the best growth of any sector in New York. But the growing demand for their services hasn’t improved wages that leave many in…

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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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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Sep 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Economy

From ‘Fun City’ to Crisis State: John Lindsay and Hugh Carey

Two new books explore the legacies of a former mayor whom history maligned and a governor whose role has been all but forgotten.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Economy Education Government

Reading The Political Tea Leaves Of Harlem's State Senate Race

Will charter schools, the age difference between the candidates and Harlem’s changing racial and income demographics determine the outcome of the race between Bill Perkins and Basil Smikle?

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

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Jul 2010

Economy

13 Tenant Activists Arrested During Protest

Thirteen housing activists were arrested Monday afternoon at a sit-in outside the office building of the New York City Housing Authority at 250 Broadway in lower Manhattan.