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Agency leaders say that Adult Protective Services is taking steps to serve clients better.
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By Rachel Nielsen >
Questions about 'Chinatown bus' policies gain urgency after last month's deadly crash.
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By I-Ching Ng >
A water filtration facility to be built under Van Cortlandt Park could be a path for local workers to become tradespeople.
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By Dan Rivoli >
More than 100 afterschool programs aren't funded for next year.
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By Rob Fischer >
From all around the city, people unite in their discontent about development.
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CITY CONVERSATIONS
The Housing Problem: Political Priority No. 1
Residents fed up with the affordable housing shortage should become single-issue voters, say two leading activists.
The Housing Problem: New Ideas For Progress
The city has got to increase the supply of affordable housing, in addition to rethinking the suppliers and the market itself, says a policy expert.
Of Rehab and Reintegration: Or, How to Lead Life Post-Prison
Some of the country's top experts on "re-entry" share their thoughts on success for those who have served their time.
Working for NYC's Youngest: Child Care at a Turning Point
Pros in this critical field came together recently to discuss better serving children and families by knitting together the city's disparate services.
The State of Whose City?: Six Ways to Hear a Speech
Leaders in a variety of endeavors give Mayor Michael Bloomberg both kudos and criticism for the substance of his State of the City speech last week.
more City Conversations >
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IN THE NEWS
Indian Mangoes Have Arrived
A long ban on mangoes from India was lifted, and many are thrilled about access to the delicious fruit.
Queens Tribune
Bridging the Cultural Divide: Building A Continuum of Support Services for Latino Families
Given that Latinos make up 28 percent of the NYC population and use social services at higher percentages, there should be more Latino-focused services, says this report.
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families
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AROUND THE WEB
The New York City Hunger Blog
News and commentary about hunger in New York and the groups working to reduce it, headed by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger.
The State of the Nation's Housing 2007
This comprehensive annual report was just released, focusing on the housing slowdown and what it means.
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CENTER FOR AN URBAN FUTURE
Staten Island 2020
How NYC's fastest-growing borough can meet its economic and infrastructure challenges to reach new heights.
Half Full, Half Empty: Children and Families With Special Needs
Here's how the city can better treat children with developmental and emotional disabilities in the child welfare system.
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