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Family Court
For children stuck in New York State's child welfare system, New York has one of the worst outcomes for re-uniting families, placing children in safer adoptive homes, and trying 16- and 17-year-old of... READ MORE»
FDNY
The New York Fire Department is the first response squad to the city's medical, biological, chemical, and fire-related emergencies.
Film and Television
New York City serves as the backdrop for both Hollywood blockbusters and smaller independent movies. The city's diverse population and well-known landmarks attract filmmakers from the college level to... READ MORE»
Firefighter Fatalities
Ten years after September 11th, City Limits revisits the day's very costly lessons and what the New York City Fire Department has learned them. This investigation was supported generously by the Fund ... READ MORE»
Five-Borough Ballot
The city faces an important election in 2013. Instead of only covering the candidates, why not cover the voters? In cooperation with City & State and WNET, we'll be following groups of residents in fi... READ MORE»
Flatbush
Flatbush is a neighborhood in Brooklyn that is generally recognized for having a large community of citizens of African-American and West Indian descent. The area is the home of Brooklyn College and t... READ MORE»
Flushing
Flushing is located in the northern central part of Queens and is one of the largest and most diverse neighborhoods in New York City. The area is home to residents from a myriad of backgrounds but in ... READ MORE»
Food
New York City cuisine covers dining options from around the world. Everything from street vendors to larger gourmet restaurants can be found within the five boroughs of the city.
Food Stamps
Food stamps aid low-income people in buying groceries. The program, which started during the Great Depression, recently changed names to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In additi... READ MORE»
Foreclosures
A foreclosure is the process of taking possession of mortgaged property when the owner has failed to make mortgage payments. The recent crash of the housing market took place when banks gave out mortg... READ MORE»
Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center)
The Freedom Tower, now known as One World Trade Center, is currently under construction adjacent to the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero. Once it is completed, the Freedom Tower will earn the title of the... 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
- Campaign Consultants
- Brooklyn Borough Presidency
- How To NYC
- Beyond Promises: Bloomberg and Homelessness
- Straphangers Speak
- hate crimes
- Broken Adoptions
- income inequality
- Latino
- Searching for El Primero: Latinos & the Mayoralty
- Campaign 2013
- The Class of 2013
- NYC in Congress
- Hurricane Sandy
- The Bronx Votes
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CITY LIMITS EVENTS
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
