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After being detained by federal border agents, Leticia, 15, faced having to navigate the immigration system—where there is no right to government-appointed counsel—alone. A pro bono attorney stepped up for…

ByMeredith Hoffman 0Comments

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Jun 2011

Education Government

Q&A With An 'Unsatisfactory' Teacher

In the debate over budget cuts, teacher layoffs and improving schools, much has been said about teachers who get “unsatisfactory” ratings. But little has been heard from those instructors.

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

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Jun 2011

Uncategorized

AIDS Program Cuts Stir Protest

Advocates are speaking out against proposed cuts to programs that feed and house people living with HIV/AIDS.

ByJohann Hamilton 0Comments

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May 2011

Economy Opinion

Supporting Businesses, Strengthening Neighborhoods

The city’s commissioner of small business services says New York’s efforts to bolster Business Improvement Districts will help to preserve the mom-and-pop character of neighborhood retail.

ByRobert Walsh 0Comments

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May 2011

Government

FDNY Closings Will Affect More Than Just 20 Neighborhoods

Closing fire companies to reduce the city’s budget gap could have broad ripple effects as firefighters travel farther to get to emergencies and deal with buildings with which they aren’t…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2011

Government Investigations

Bike Lane Battle: Role Of Senator's Wife, Ex-DOT Boss, Unclear

Iris Weinshall is not the only critic of the city’s bike lane on Prospect Park West. She’s just the only who used to build bike lanes and happens to be…

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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May 2011

Government Investigations

Behind-The-Scenes Ethics Board Seeks New Power

In a time of growing concern over government ethics, the Conflict of Interest Board wants more investigative authority—but not more publicity. Much of its work is confidential.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2011

Education Government

The Principal Is New. The School Is Closing.

With new boss Dennis Walcott, the city school system gets a new chance to improve relations with parents and teachers. But there’ll be no second chance for Robeson High in…

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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May 2011

Government

Mayor's Budget Scolds State, Saves Child-Care Slots

While announcing the restoration of some child care services that had been targeted for cuts, the mayor’s plan projects that many agency budgets will see bigger reductions than earlier predicted.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2011

Education Opinion

Support And Advice For Chancellor Dennis Walcott

New York’s public schools don’t need a savior or a superman. We need a leader with the maturity and vision to draw on the talent and resources in this city.

ByPedro Noguera 0Comments

Some Young Migrants Face Deportation With No Lawyer

Q&A With An 'Unsatisfactory' Teacher

AIDS Program Cuts Stir Protest

Supporting Businesses, Strengthening Neighborhoods

FDNY Closings Will Affect More Than Just 20 Neighborhoods

Bike Lane Battle: Role Of Senator's Wife, Ex-DOT Boss, Unclear

Behind-The-Scenes Ethics Board Seeks New Power

The Principal Is New. The School Is Closing.

Mayor's Budget Scolds State, Saves Child-Care Slots

Support And Advice For Chancellor Dennis Walcott

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