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Activism and Volunteerism
New York City has a long history of ordinary people affecting extraordinary change through active engagement with their governments, communities, and fellow residents. Read about any one of the many s... READ MORE»
Administration for Children's Services
The Administration for Children's Services was founded to protect the city's children from abuse and neglect. The organization that provides neighborhood-based services that create programs so childre... READ MORE»
Adriano Espaillat
Adult Training
With the current political environment focusing much of its time on the problems of unemployment in America, adult training and education have become increasingly important in the past several years, ... READ MORE»
Advocacy
For years, New York City has been home to thousands of advocacy groups, each working to help those in need. From homelessness to abuse to hunger, advocates have fought for others and have defended the... READ MORE»
Affordable Housing
Originally a newsletter for non-profit groups and tenants in New York’s housing community, City Limits has been investigating affordable housing issues since 1976. While access to affordable housing i... READ MORE»
Aging
Read about the difficulties legislators face in trying to restore many human services that Governor Cuomo proposed cutting.
AIDS
In the 1980s, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) surfaced in the United States among gay men. Because of this finding, scientists and doctors believed that AIDS only affected homosexuals. Howe... READ MORE»
Al Sharpton
Andrew Cuomo
In November 2010, Andrew Cuomo became the 56th Governor of New York. After graduating from Fordham Law School, Cuomo briefly experimented with a law career. However, Cuomo left his job in 1988, foundi... READ MORE»
Anthony Weiner
Anthony D. Weiner, former U.S. Representative, was a focused political leader in Congress. Before his 1998 election for the congressional seat, Weiner was a member of the New York City Council.
Af... READ MORE»
Artificial Turf in New York
City Limits' award-winning investigation in how New York City became the world’s biggest buyer of fake grass.
Astoria
Astoria is a neighborhood located in northwestern Queens. The area is known for its large Spanish population, and is also recognized as a hub for Greek business and culture with a number of shops, res... READ MORE»
Athletics
Despite being a densely populated urban area, New York City hosts numerous opportunities for aspiring athletes to train and compete as part of teams or individually. Recently, an increasing amount of ... READ MORE»
Atlantic Yards
In a matter of months the Nets will be playing ball at the corner of Flatbush and Atlantic, as envisioned more than eight years ago by developer Bruce Ratner. British financial firm Barclays will pay ... READ MORE»
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
Campaign Consultants
A handful of influential firms in New York State lobby elected officials while also serving as consultants for political campaigns, a practice that is perfectly legal but raises several ethical questi... READ MORE
Brooklyn Borough Presidency
If independent, Brooklyn would be the fourth-largest U.S. city, with a mayor to speak for its people. Instead, its spokesperson is a borough president. What has incumbent Marty Markowitz had to say? W... READ MORE
Beyond Promises: Bloomberg and Homelessness
In 2004, Mayor Bloomberg pledged a comprehensive effort to dramatically reduce homelessness in New York. Today, more people live in shelters than ever before. Figuring out the ways in which the plan s... READ MORE
PEOPLE
Raymond W. Kelly
Raymond W. Kelly is the current police commissioner for the New York Police Department. Kelly was appointed in 2002 by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to serve once again after representing the organization u... READ MORE
Veterans
New York City is home to a number of veterans who served in several wars throughout history. The New York Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs strives to find housing and jobs for veterans once they retu... READ MORE
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- Beyond Promises: Bloomberg and Homelessness
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Defining Brooklyn Launch
City Limits celebrates the launch of its March 2011 issue: Defining Brooklyn.The 35th Anniversary Celebration
City Limits celebrates its 35th Anniversary at BMCC in Tribeca.Brooklyn Bureau Launch
The Brooklyn Bureau launch as part of Social Media Week 2012.Tackling Poverty
The Tackling Poverty Series at Galapagos Art Space in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn.Tackling Poverty (Manhattan)
City Limits & the Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness
