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Wall Street
Wall Street is located in the financial district of New York City. The region's name is often used to describe American economics in general. Along with being a global economic hub, the Wall Street ar... READ MORE»
Waste to Energy
New York is thinking about diverting garbage from out-of-state landfills and using it to generate electricity locally. The plan pits concerns about city spending and carbon emissions against fears of ... READ MORE»
Waterfront
Coverage of New York City's rivers, beaches, and waterfront environment news.
Weather Hazards
Over the course of its history, New York City has had a plethora of devastating disasters including hurricanes, fires, extreme heat waves, blizzards, and earthquakes.
Welfare
William Thompson
Bill Thompson served as New York’s comptroller from 2002 until 2009 when John Liu replaced him. During the financial crisis, he acted quickly and efficiently in dealing with mortgage problems and READ MORE»
Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a cultural hub for many ethnic and artistic groups located in north Brooklyn. It was formerly a haven for Italian and Latin American immigrants but has since come to prominence as a ne... READ MORE»
Woodlawn
Woodlawn is the northernmost neighborhood in the Bronx, making it the northernmost region in all of New York City. Woodlawn has a large Irish-American population and is home to the famous Woodlawn Cem... READ MORE»
Workforce and Labor
New York City is home to a proud labor past and an innovative future in workforce development programs. City Limits diligently covers the impact of the many different programs that may or may not work... READ MORE»
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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
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
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City Limits celebrates the launch of its March 2011 issue: Defining Brooklyn.The 35th Anniversary Celebration
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