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Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights is a primarily residential neighborhood in northwestern Queens. The area is home to a large Latino, East Indian, and Middle Eastern population. The district is known for its wide array... READ MORE»

Jamaica

Jamaica is one of Queens' largest neighborhoods and is known for a sizable African-American and Hispanic population. In recent years, the area has been affected by issues relating to high joblessness ... READ MORE»

Jane Jacobs


Jay Walder

Though thought to be the messiah of New York’s outdated transportation system, Jay Walder resigned on July 21, 2011 as head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. After only two short years at ... READ MORE»

Jews and Judaism

New York City has a Jewish population of over 1 million people, making it one of the largest Jewish populations in the world. The population is comprised of both reform and Orthodox followers and the ... READ MORE»

Joel Klein

In 2002, Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed Joel Klein Chancellor of New York City schools. Before his appointment, he was a business leader and the CEO of Bertelsmann, Inc. Immediately Klein and Bloom... READ MORE»

John Liu

John Liu is New York City's 43rd comptroller and the first Asian-American elected to a citywide office. He is currently running in the 2013 election for mayor on the Democratic Party Line. Prior to be... READ MORE»

Jonathan Bowles


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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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