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Labor Unions
Of the 150 million American workers, only 16 million are in labor unions. The percentage of unionized workers has decreased dramatically in recent decades as many companies have moved operations overs... READ MORE»
Latino
News and coverage of New York City and American Latino population.
Law
New York City's laws and regulations are adjudicated and interpreted by a large legal infrastructure that consists of private law firms, district attorneys, the New York Police Department, and a syste... READ MORE»
LGBTQ
Over 500,000 LGBT men and women inhabit New York. While most press attention goes to the city’s vibrant gay pride parades and the legalization of gay marriage approval, our stories have focused on the... READ MORE»
Libraries
Libraries are commonplace in New York City and are frequently visited by students and adults alike for access to literature and online materials. Due to recent budget cuts, certain institutions are fi... READ MORE»
Local Food Movements
In recent years, New York City has become a catalyst for a number of localized practices on how agriculture is grown and food is produced. The expansion of gourmet food trucks and cuisine on the stree... READ MORE»
Long Island City
Long Island City is the westernmost neighborhood in Queens, New York. The region was formerly a city of its own and is currently connected to Manhattan via the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Long Island C... READ MORE»
Lower East Side
Manhattan’s Lower East Side is located to the right of the financial district. The neighborhood is centered on the southern tip of the island and has a mix of businesses and residential areas. Alphabe... READ MORE»
Lunchtime Tuesday, Hunger in Brooklyn
On Tuesday, September 13, we sent reporters to a dozen food pantries or soup kitchens in Brooklyn to learn what the people who run them are seeing, and what the people who need them are going through.
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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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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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College and Community FellowshipCITY 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
