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Bill Gates has donated more than $5 billion to improve U.S. schools. But he sees little bang for all those bucks. What do other philanthropists—and the school systems who’ve benefited…

ByHelen Zelon 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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Sep 2011

Justice

With Rising Crime and Fewer Cops, Civilians Eye Street Patrols

As a depleted police force struggles to battle a 20 percent spike in crime over the last year, the communities of Washington Heights and Inwood are adopting their own crime…

ByCharu Sudan Kasturi 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

Fire Inspections: Closed Doors Aren't the Only Barrier

After an April fire killed a family in a building that had been illegal converted, City Hall established a new task force to improve inspections. Some pols pushed for more…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

ARTS and CULTURE

The New 911: Emergency Calling Changes

Problems with the performance of the 911 system on Sept. 11 led the Bloomberg administration to undertake a four-pronged emergency communications transformation program

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

Out of 9/11 Tragedy Came Change for FDNY

Serious problems with the emergency response on 9/11 contributed to the loss of rescuer lives. A decade later, FDNY counts itself much better prepared. But some questions remain.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Justice

Leaving Prison, Free … and Homeless

It’s hard for many New Yorkers to find an apartment they can afford. Those getting out of jail or prison face even steeper obstacles—especially those who need not just a…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Aug 2011

Economy Investigations

Can Job Training Reduce Unemployment?

Governments are pouring money into job skills programs as a way of combating poverty. But what jobs are participants being prepared for?

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Economy Justice Opinion

More Than Money: Bloomberg's Focus on Young Men of Color

Critics on the left say the mayor’s Young Men’s Initiative misses the mark, and those on the right say it reflects old thinking. But a former City Hall adviser writes…

ByAndrea Batista Schlesinger 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Government Justice

Concerns Persist Over Child Welfare Cases Involving Mental Health

As many as one in five child welfare cases involves a parent with a mental health diagnosis, creating challenges for parents, children and caseworkers. Advocates say efforts to address those…

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

In Public School Reform, What Can Private Money Buy?

Bloomberg Housing Plan Hits Milestones, Obstacles

With Rising Crime and Fewer Cops, Civilians Eye Street Patrols

Fire Inspections: Closed Doors Aren't the Only Barrier

The New 911: Emergency Calling Changes

Out of 9/11 Tragedy Came Change for FDNY

Leaving Prison, Free … and Homeless

Can Job Training Reduce Unemployment?

More Than Money: Bloomberg's Focus on Young Men of Color

Concerns Persist Over Child Welfare Cases Involving Mental Health

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