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Gentrification

Gentrification and urban gentrification refer to the changes that result when wealthier people acquire or rent property in low income and working class communities. Urban gentrification is associated ... READ MORE»

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Greenpoint

Greenpoint is the northernmost neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn. The majority of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was constructed in the Greenpoint neighborhood, and it is home to a sizable commu... READ MORE»

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village is a neighborhood in lower Manhattan that is recognized as the home of New York University as well as Washington Square Park. The area has a rich history as the home to a number of a... READ MORE»

Gun Politics

A special investigative look at the effect of gun politics on the gun industry and policing in New York City



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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

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Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee for United States President in 2012.

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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