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New York City is working to build a foster-care system that welcomes gay and trans youth. New training has made gains against still-common cultural and religious hangups among caseworkers and…

BySara Sugar 1Comment

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Aug 2013

Justice

Bed-Stuy Businesses Offer LGBTQ Safe Spaces

The havens from harassment and violence also serve other communities who aren’t comfortable asking the police for help, organizers say.

BySara Sugar 0Comments

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Jun 2013

Justice

LGBTQ Group Reboots as Hate Worries Grow

After scandal scuttled the Bronx Pride Center, a new entity is taking shape amid persistent concerns about the hostile atmosphere that confronts the borough’s gays.

ByNaomi Cohen 0Comments

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Jun 2013

Justice

Doubts on Hate-Crime Laws Amid Rash of Anti-Gay Crimes

Some suspect the current bias-crime statutes aren’t strong enough to deter or punish violent bigots. Others wonder if extra jail time is the best way to change mindsets.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2013

Justice Opinion

Report Faults NYPD's Treatment of Some Groups

This writer says NYPD tactics and attitudes unjustly target blacks, Latinos, gays, transgender people, vendors and sex workers.

ByRobert Gangi 0Comments

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May 2012

Investigations Justice

City Investigating Home for LGBT Youth

Current and former residents of a group home for LGBT youth say physical abuse, sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement were common.

ByAdelyn Maldonado and Julio Palleiro 3Comments

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Aug 2011

Justice

Opponents Of Over-Policing Target 'Vague Laws'

When you bump someone on the subway, is it a mistake or a misdemeanor? One advocacy group wants New York State to clarify vague laws that it says grant police…

ByLeah Robinson 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Gay Marriage, Tenants' Rights, Albany Reform: The Primary Races To Watch

From southeastern Queens to the north central Bronx, background on the races that could determine what kind of State Senate will emerge from election 2010.

ByCity Limits 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform

Coverage of the matchup between Sen. Shirley Huntley and Challenger Lynn Nunes revolves around gay rights. But hospital closings, foreclosures and flooding are the issues closer to the district.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2010

Economy

A Troubled Age: Tough Times For NYC Youth

When New York City public schools let out next week, the tests will have just begun for many teens, who will face rising crime and the weakest young adult job…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Struggle Amid Progress: To Be LGBTQ in Foster Care

Bed-Stuy Businesses Offer LGBTQ Safe Spaces

LGBTQ Group Reboots as Hate Worries Grow

Doubts on Hate-Crime Laws Amid Rash of Anti-Gay Crimes

Report Faults NYPD's Treatment of Some Groups

City Investigating Home for LGBT Youth

Opponents Of Over-Policing Target 'Vague Laws'

Gay Marriage, Tenants' Rights, Albany Reform: The Primary Races To Watch

Queens Race Defies Narrative Of Gay Rights, Reform

A Troubled Age: Tough Times For NYC Youth

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