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Marriage Equality (Gay Marriage)
In the 1990s, conversations about gay marriage became more frequent and less taboo. New Yorkers especially have worked in the past decades to create a wave of acceptance and pride. On June 24, 2011, N... READ MORE»
Marty Markowitz
As Brooklyn’s Borough President, Marty Markowitz has advocated for children and for the arts. In Ma... READ MORE»
Media
New York City is a major media hub for both the United States as well as globally. While large-scale media outlets and institutions are among the most recognized, the city also has a rich tradition of... READ MORE»
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) oversees the New York City region's commuter rails, buses, subway systems, and operates multiple toll bridges and tunnels.
Michael Bloomberg
Recently elected to his third term, Michael Bloomberg is New York City’s 108th mayor. Among his initiatives,... READ MORE»
Milbank Portfolio
The Milbank portfolio, a batch of 10 Bronx buildings, where default and disrepair inspired a new early warning system for troubled buildings.
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee for United States President in 2012.
Mott Haven
Mott Haven is a neighborhood in the south Bronx with over 50,000 residents per square mile. Most of the town's citizens are of Puerto Rican descent along with a sizable Caucasian population. The neigh... READ MORE»
Music
New York City has a rich musical tradition, spurred by the number of diverse cultures who call the city home. It has fostered such music genres as Jazz, Salsa, Disco, Folk, Rock, and Hip-Hop, and 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
